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08/09/2026

Our favourite time of year on campus 🌸

The blossoms are back, and Ōtautahi spring is officially starting to show off.

There’s nothing quite like UC at this time of year. 💕

07/09/2026

Takurua is starting to take shape! 🏀🏋️‍♀️

The new recreation centre will feature sports courts, fitness spaces, health and wellbeing facilities, social spaces and more, becoming a hub for connection and movement at UC.

Read more about the project: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/life/sports-fitness-and-recreation/takurua

31/08/2026

Join Professor Tammy Steeves at Raising the Bar 2026 for a closer look at New Zealand’s response to H5N1 bird flu.

Years of preparation have seen surveillance systems, species protection plans and even vaccine programmes put in place. Yet some of our rarest birds remain at risk.

Discover why some species are more vulnerable than others, and what H5N1 can teach us about protecting wildlife from whatever threat comes next.

Want a preview? Read Tammy's recent article for The Conversation: https://bit.ly/3SxhMz3

🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://www.rtbevent.com/tammy-steeves

27/08/2026

Prominent Malaysian business and finance leader Tan Sri Datuk Oh Siew Nam P.S.M., P.J.N., whose UC journey began with a Colombo Plan scholarship, received an honorary doctorate at the University's Spring Engineering graduation celebration on Tuesday 25 August.

The honorary doctorate recognises Tan Sri Oh's outstanding contribution to business, finance, public service and philanthropy, as well as his enduring connection to UC and support for Malaysian students.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4wKv6xT

24/08/2026

Professor Michael Plank has been in the news last week as one of NZ’s leading experts in infectious disease modelling, speaking to Newstalk ZB and RNZ about the current flu outbreak, what might happen next, and what lessons from Covid-19 could help inform the response.

Now you can hear from him in person at Raising the Bar. Michael will take you behind the predictions and explain how experts use mathematical models to make sense of outbreaks, deal with uncertainty and work out what might happen next.

Find out more and book tickets to Michael's talk here: https://www.rtbevent.com/michael-plank

18/08/2026

Raising the Bar Christchurch is back!

On Tuesday 15 September, 10 bars across Christchurch will host 20 fascinating talks from UC academics, bringing research, expertise and fresh perspectives into some of the city's favourite venues.

Whether you're curious about science, technology, history, health or the world around us, there's a talk for you!

Choose your talk and book your tickets now: https://www.rtbevent.com/rtbchch2026

11/08/2026

New arrivals on campus! Spring isn't far away now 🐥🌼

07/08/2026

❄️ GIVEAWAY CLOSED❄️

Campus has been feeling chilly this week, so we're giving away a UC hoodie to one lucky winner!

To be in with a chance to win, let us know your favourite spot to keep warm on campus 👇

02/08/2026

Congratulations to UC alumnus Lindsay Faithfull, Managing Director of McKay, on being named a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year New Zealand 2026 awards.

The programme celebrates entrepreneurs who are making an impact and driving innovation, and we're proud to see one of our alumni included among this year's finalists.

We wish Lindsay all the best for the next stage of the awards! 👏

Read his finalist profile here: https://bit.ly/4xlSWB4

09/07/2026

Matariki is a time to reflect on the past, celebrate the present and look ahead to new beginnings.

Wherever life has taken you since UC, we wish our alumni community a happy and restful Matariki✨

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