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.
UC is proud to sponsor a range of community focused initiatives, including our key partnerships with the Student Volunteer Army, and the Crusaders.
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 a 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 Festival 2026 will be held from 1 September until 6 September and includes the Inspiring Minds session held at UC where guest writers speak to secondary school students about their work.
Stand by for more exciting news about this year’s WORD Christchurch Festival programme.
WORD Christchurch is a 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 Festival 2026 will be held from 1 September until 6 September and includes the Inspiring Minds session held at UC where guest writers speak to secondary school students about their work.
Stand by for more exciting news about this year’s WORD Christchurch Festival programme.
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 (UC) hosts Hui ā-Hapori | Community Meetings for campus neighbours to meet, discuss matters of mutual interest, and come together as part of the UC community by sharing in manaakitanga.
The University of Canterbury (UC) hosts Hui ā-Hapori | Community Meetings for campus neighbours to meet, discuss matters of mutual interest, and come together as part of the UC community by sharing in manaakitanga.
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.
UC has deepened its collaboration with Business Canterbury to drive regional economic growth and prepare graduates for the evolving job market
UC has deepened its collaboration with Business Canterbury to drive regional economic growth and prepare graduates for the evolving job market
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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