We are inspired by the Ngāi Tahu whakataukī: mō tātou, ā, mō ngā uri ā muri ake nei – for us and our children after us.
We are proud to sponsor a range of community focused initiatives, including our key partnerships with the Student Volunteer Army, the Crusaders, and the Young New Zealander of the Year Award - Te Mātātahi o te Tau.
We stand with our community in times of need, mobilising our networks to provide solutions, resources, and simple kindness.
Canterbury Knowledge Commons seeks to bring UC's vision of being an engaged university to life. It is a place where research draws on the collective knowledge, mana, resources, networks, and data of the wider community to show the relevance, impact, and applicability of our research. Learn about our vision and impact and get involved.
Canterbury Knowledge Commons seeks to bring UC's vision of being an engaged university to life. It is a place where research draws on the collective knowledge, mana, resources, networks, and data of the wider community to show the relevance, impact, and applicability of our research. Learn about our vision and impact and get involved.
UC is proud to be the exclusive tertiary education supporter of New Zealand’s most successful professional rugby team, the Crusaders. We deliver creative, innovative research that benefits the Crusaders and we find solutions that respond to their needs and aspirations. Learn about our exclusive internship programme and research with the Crusaders.
UC is proud to be the exclusive tertiary education supporter of New Zealand’s most successful professional rugby team, the Crusaders. We deliver creative, innovative research that benefits the Crusaders and we find solutions that respond to their needs and aspirations. Learn about our exclusive internship programme and research with the Crusaders.
WORD Christchurch is festival of books, storytelling, and ideas that brings communities together through a love of words. It gives Ōtautahi Christchurch audiences direct access to the best storytellers and writers in Aotearoa New Zealand and from around the world. WORD Christchurch 2023 included a 150th panel session with UC leaders.
WORD Christchurch is festival of books, storytelling, and ideas that brings communities together through a love of words. It gives Ōtautahi Christchurch audiences direct access to the best storytellers and writers in Aotearoa New Zealand and from around the world. WORD Christchurch 2023 included a 150th panel session with UC leaders.
UC is proud to support the combined South Island Women’s rugby team. We are committed to gender equity and social inclusion. Matatū, a name gifted by Ngāi Tūāhuriri, will be proudly carried forward by wāhine competing under the Super Rugby banner. Learn more about our Matatū community partnership.
UC is proud to support the combined South Island Women’s rugby team. We are committed to gender equity and social inclusion. Matatū, a name gifted by Ngāi Tūāhuriri, will be proudly carried forward by wāhine competing under the Super Rugby banner. Learn more about our Matatū community partnership.
The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) began in response to the Canterbury earthquakes. Since then, the student group has grown to a national movement of young people actively involved in their communities. UC is proud to support the SVA as they make a positive difference in Christchurch and beyond. Learn more about the SVA and get involved!
The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) began in response to the Canterbury earthquakes. Since then, the student group has grown to a national movement of young people actively involved in their communities. UC is proud to support the SVA as they make a positive difference in Christchurch and beyond. Learn more about the SVA and get involved!
The University of Canterbury Young New Zealander of the Year Award - Te Mātātahi o te Tau recognises a young person brimming with potential to build a bright future for Aotearoa, striving across the last year to improve or support their whole community and Tai Ao. Learn more about this award and check out our latest finalists.
The University of Canterbury Young New Zealander of the Year Award - Te Mātātahi o te Tau recognises a young person brimming with potential to build a bright future for Aotearoa, striving across the last year to improve or support their whole community and Tai Ao. Learn more about this award and check out our latest finalists.
The University of Canterbury hosts Hui ā-Hapori | Community Meetings for campus neighbours to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest and come together as part of the UC community by sharing in manaakitanga. Get in touch if you would like to be included in these.
The University of Canterbury hosts Hui ā-Hapori | Community Meetings for campus neighbours to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest and come together as part of the UC community by sharing in manaakitanga. Get in touch if you would like to be included in these.
From the James Logie Memorial Collection to the UC Art Collection, we have a variety of collections from all over the globe. Have a look at UC's exhibitions and collections.
From the James Logie Memorial Collection to the UC Art Collection, we have a variety of collections from all over the globe. Have a look at UC's exhibitions and collections.
Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University (TMMCU) supports and encourages tamariki aged seven to 14 to participate in exciting and engaging learning experiences outside the classroom.
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