Power, Politics, and Profit: The High-Stakes Game of Global Business - By Anna Earl
Anna Earl, Senior Lecturer at the University of Canterbury Business School, discusses how multinational corporations respond to sanctions and continue international trade. Drawing on her research, she highlights how firms adapt, leverage networks, and navigate the political game to protect profits in global business.
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Chasing the Universe’s Explosive Secrets - By Jenni Adams
Jenni Adams, Professor of Physics at the University of Canterbury, discusses how scientists are using the IceCube Neutrino Observatory buried deep in Antarctic ice to study ghost-like particles called neutrinos. She explains how these elusive messengers from exploding stars and black holes are helping us unlock some of the universe’s biggest secrets.
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Richer Lives, Not Just Richer Economies - By Stephen Hickson
Stephen, Lecturer in Economics and Finance at the University of Canterbury, discusses why economic growth matters for more than just wealth. From dramatic gains in global life expectancy to broader measures of human flourishing, he examines how growth underpins better health, education, and living standards worldwide.
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When the World Pulls Back: Navigating Globalisation in Reverse - By Kuntal Das
Kuntal Das, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Canterbury, discusses the unraveling of globalisation. He examines the rise of tariffs, trade wars, and “de-risking” strategies, and what these shifts mean for countries like New Zealand that depend on global trade in an increasingly uncertain world.
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Bats: Saviours of the Planet or Harbingers of Death? - By Stuart Parsons
Stuart Parsons, Professor of Biological Sciences and Executive Dean of Science at the University of Canterbury, discusses the myths and realities of bats. He explores their role in disease transmission, their importance as pollinators and pest controllers, and why these misunderstood creatures are vital for healthy ecosystems — and even tequila.
In September 2025, Raising the Bar and the University of Canterbury hosted 20 talks in 10 Christchurch venues, filling the city with ideas and conversation for one unforgettable night. The recordings are now available for everyone to enjoy.
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