University Of Canterbury

University Of Canterbury is a quarter in , . University Of Canterbury is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Macmillan Brown Library and Puaka–James Hight Building.

Library
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The is a research library based in the city of . It is a library collection of national significance administered by the University of Canterbury.

University building
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The is the main library building of the University of Canterbury, and houses the university's Central Library. It is named after Puaka the Māori star cluster also known as Rigel in the Orion constellation, and Sir James Hight, former, professor, and rector at Canterbury College.

Historic building
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is a historic building and museum on Clyde Road in the suburb of , bordering the University of Canterbury. It was the home of Kate Sheppard from 1888 to 1902, the key years where she led the campaign for women's suffrage.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ilam and Upper Riccarton.

Suburb
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is a suburb of , New Zealand, about five kilometres west of the city centre. It is the location of the University of Canterbury. Located adjacent to State Highway 1 and , it is handily placed for transportation.

Suburb
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is a suburb of . It is due west of Riccarton. is made up of residential, retail and education areas. It includes a major intersection known as "Church Corner", as well as the Bush Inn Shopping Centre and multiple schools.

Suburb
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is a suburb of . It is due west of the city centre, separated from it by Hagley Park. is to the west of .

University Of Canterbury

Latitude
-43.52318° or 43° 31′ 23″ south
Longitude
172.58043° or 172° 34′ 50″ east
Open location code
4V8JFHGJ+P5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 14172989723
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
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