Regular events and celebrations
From campus tours and information evenings to open day and school visits, check out our regular events and celebrations at UC.
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Campus tours
Guided campus tours visit different faculties, as well as the听library, bookshop, lecture theatres, student social and study spaces, and some of our fantastic new learning facilities.听Our Tour Guides give insider knowledge of different areas of the university.
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Campus tours
Guided campus tours visit different faculties, as well as the听library, bookshop, lecture theatres, student social and study spaces, and some of our fantastic new learning facilities.听Our Tour Guides give insider knowledge of different areas of the university.
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Campus tours
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Graduation
University graduation ceremonies are part of a tradition that dates back to when the first universities were established in Europe in the 12th century. Today graduation is a special, momentous occasion for our graduates and their families. Find out everything you need to know about graduation at UC.
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Graduation
University graduation ceremonies are part of a tradition that dates back to when the first universities were established in Europe in the 12th century. Today graduation is a special, momentous occasion for our graduates and their families. Find out everything you need to know about graduation at UC.
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Graduation
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Info Evenings
Hui Tairanga
Info Evenings are great in-person events to gain valuable information about UC qualifications and application processes.
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Info Evenings
Hui Tairanga
Info Evenings are great in-person events to gain valuable information about UC qualifications and application processes.
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Info Evenings
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Careers Fairs
From volunteering through to STEM, Law, Commerce, EngSci, and ICT, UC hosts a range of careers fairs. Learn more about Careers Fairs and keep an eye here for the next event.
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Careers Fairs
From volunteering through to STEM, Law, Commerce, EngSci, and ICT, UC hosts a range of careers fairs. Learn more about Careers Fairs and keep an eye here for the next event.
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Careers Fairs
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Future Student team visits to schools
The UC Future Student team regularly visits schools all over New Zealand. Find out about school visits by the UC Future Student Advisors in your area.
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Future Student team visits to schools
The UC Future Student team regularly visits schools all over New Zealand. Find out about school visits by the UC Future Student Advisors in your area.
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Future Student team visits to schools
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Research Student Showcase
Whak膩turanga Rangahau
UC鈥檚 Research Student Showcase is a series of annual competition events for postgraduate students to showcase their research and engage a wider audience.
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Research Student Showcase
Whak膩turanga Rangahau
UC鈥檚 Research Student Showcase is a series of annual competition events for postgraduate students to showcase their research and engage a wider audience.
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Research Student Showcase
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Open Day
R膩 T艒mene
Save the date: Friday 5 September 2025
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Open Day is an awesome opportunity to discover everything about life at UC. Join us for tours, activities and advice to help you make the right choice for your tertiary education.
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Open Day
R膩 T艒mene
Save the date: Friday 5 September 2025
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Open Day is an awesome opportunity to discover everything about life at UC. Join us for tours, activities and advice to help you make the right choice for your tertiary education.
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Open Day
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Discovery Day
Te R膩 T奴hura
UC has a special Te R膩 T奴hura | Discovery Day for Year 12 students who are thinking of studying with us. This event brings students and teachers from Canterbury to our campus to enjoy the opportunity to explore our university. Check it out.
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Discovery Day
Te R膩 T奴hura
UC has a special Te R膩 T奴hura | Discovery Day for Year 12 students who are thinking of studying with us. This event brings students and teachers from Canterbury to our campus to enjoy the opportunity to explore our university. Check it out.
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Discovery Day
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Public lecture series
Tauhere Connect
Sharing knowledge and spreading ideas 鈥 Tauhere Connect is here to grow your mind.听
UC鈥檚 popular free public lecture series, Tauhere Connect, offers topical, educational public lectures by experts and leading thinkers from Christchurch, Canterbury and beyond.听
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Public lecture series
Tauhere Connect
Sharing knowledge and spreading ideas 鈥 Tauhere Connect is here to grow your mind.听
UC鈥檚 popular free public lecture series, Tauhere Connect, offers topical, educational public lectures by experts and leading thinkers from Christchurch, Canterbury and beyond.听
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Public lecture series
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Campus tours
Guided campus tours visit different faculties, as well as the听library, bookshop, lecture theatres, student social and study spaces, and some of our fantastic new learning facilities.听Our Tour Guides give insider knowledge of different areas of the university.
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Campus tours
Guided campus tours visit different faculties, as well as the听library, bookshop, lecture theatres, student social and study spaces, and some of our fantastic new learning facilities.听Our Tour Guides give insider knowledge of different areas of the university.
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Campus tours
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Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School
The Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School is a programme for Year 13 students who are keen to study Astronomy or Physics at university. Applications have now closed.听
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Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School
The Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School is a programme for Year 13 students who are keen to study Astronomy or Physics at university. Applications have now closed.听
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Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School
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Jandals
Jandals are social evenings organised by the Pacific Development team. Held three times a year, these evenings usually involve a few fun games, quizzes, spot prizes, impromptu entertainment and a lot of very loud laughter!
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Jandals
Jandals are social evenings organised by the Pacific Development team. Held three times a year, these evenings usually involve a few fun games, quizzes, spot prizes, impromptu entertainment and a lot of very loud laughter!
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Jandals
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Pacific Graduation
Every year The Pacific Development Team take great pride and joy in seeing a growing number of Pacific students graduate from UC with degrees from various disciplines. In honour of this, we hold an Autumn and Spring graduation celebration.听
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Pacific Graduation
Every year The Pacific Development Team take great pride and joy in seeing a growing number of Pacific students graduate from UC with degrees from various disciplines. In honour of this, we hold an Autumn and Spring graduation celebration.听
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Pacific Graduation
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Aukaha
Are you in year 10 or 12 and keen try out uni life? Come along and meet 膩konga who are already at UC and find out about Aukaha Pathways for M膩ori.
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Aukaha
Are you in year 10 or 12 and keen try out uni life? Come along and meet 膩konga who are already at UC and find out about Aukaha Pathways for M膩ori.
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Aukaha
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Pacific Orientation - Get Fresh
Get Fresh is our UC Pacific Orientation programme designed to give new to UC Pacific students the best start to their university journey!听
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Pacific Orientation - Get Fresh
Get Fresh is our UC Pacific Orientation programme designed to give new to UC Pacific students the best start to their university journey!听
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Pacific Orientation - Get Fresh
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Ng膩 Hui
Ng膩 Hui
Get hyped for a year packed with electrifying events tailored just for you!听 Stay tuned on Facebook, Instagram and our newsletter for the latest updates. Let's make this year unforgettable, together!
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Ng膩 Hui
Ng膩 Hui
Get hyped for a year packed with electrifying events tailored just for you!听 Stay tuned on Facebook, Instagram and our newsletter for the latest updates. Let's make this year unforgettable, together!
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Ng膩 Hui
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Rongo o te W膩
Previously known as Update Day, Rongo o te W膩 gives Careers Advisors a chance to learn more about how UC鈥檚 unique, world-class education experience gives graduates the edge. Learn more.
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Rongo o te W膩
Previously known as Update Day, Rongo o te W膩 gives Careers Advisors a chance to learn more about how UC鈥檚 unique, world-class education experience gives graduates the edge. Learn more.
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Rongo o te W膩
