Smart Cities: Social Change Through Technology

The University of Canterbury experts offer insights into smart cities

Smart cities harness the power and potential of digital technology. Cities can harness the power of digital technology to collect innovative data and use it to improve their operations and resources, and promote sustainable development.

New Zealand is a leader in smart city design. This six-week course is presented by the University of Canterbury and gives you a detailed look at the process and how your city can follow it.

Explore New Zealand's smart cities and their infrastructure

The course will take participants on a journey through New Zealand, including smart city development in Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton.

As you explore real-life smart-city projects like solar-powered waste management or LED lighting, you'll also be able to see how smart living can drive social change.

Learn how smart cities can tackle challenges

You'll learn how smart city infrastructure can help solve wicked problems

This understanding will help you to understand the role of government and stakeholders in smart urban development. You'll also learn how smart life principles can be applied to your city context.

Learn how communities and citizens are important to a successful smart life

You'll be able to see the value of citizens in this infrastructure, and go beyond smart-city principles. This knowledge will allow you to explore how smart cities can address community challenges and improve quality of life in these cities.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply smart city practices in New Zealand.