
12 June 2020
Internships with professional sporting organisations are helping bridge the gap between study and work for UC Sport Coaching students. A strong relationship has developed between the University of Canterbury and the Crusaders in recent years, with UC interns learning on the job and making a valuable contribution.

11 May 2020
People facing redundancy, suspension or significant reductions in work hours as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19 can now upskill or change careers with the help of a University of Canterbury Study Grant. Called FutureU, the UC initiative will provide grants of up to $7500 per person to subsidise tuition fees.

05 May 2020
The University of Canterbury’s College of Engineering is offering a new opportunity that fast-tracks entry into a professional engineering degree, especially tailored for technically skilled workers whose jobs may have been impacted by the pandemic.

09 April 2020
Until quite recently, University of Canterbury graduate and Kiwi entrepreneur Guy Horrocks was living in New York helping launch a new data management company, Solve. But, as the number of Covid-19 cases in the city climbed, cafes closed and business meetings were cancelled, he realised it was time to go.

06 March 2020
The University of Canterbury (UC) is the first and remains the only New Zealand university to be led by women.

16 January 2020
Police, firefighters and other emergency personnel from Utah, United States of America, are visiting the University of Canterbury (UC) this week to learn from academics who have transformed their experiences during Canterbury’s earthquakes into valuable lessons to share with others.

17 December 2019
University of Canterbury doctoral student Prerna Singh’s academic adventures in computer science have taken her from working with hospital sonographers on ultrasound image enhancement to her current job, data wrangling for Weta Digital in Wellington.

22 August 2019
New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon plans to take motorsport into the future developing a world-first electric rally car. Paddon publicly announced the electric rally car project yesterday, with the University of Canterbury as a technical partner.

09 August 2019
The University of Canterbury is celebrating 50 years of postgraduate journalism excellence on 7 September, with graduates from all over the world congregating to celebrate the milestone.

08 August 2019
How does a university walk the talk of building a sustainable future? University of Canterbury Sustainability Officer Dr Matt Morris looks at how one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutions is overcoming the challenges of moving to clean energy, not just in its research, but on its campuses.

16 July 2019
The 2019 Stats NZ Prize for a paper with “the best use of official statistics” has been awarded to University of Canterbury researchers whose work concluded that the timing of a child’s fifth birthday, and when they typically first start school, may impact on their NCEA results and University Entrance (UE) later on.

19 June 2019
The University of Canterbury (UC) has continued to prove its international position, improving four places to 227th in the latest QS World University Rankings.

06 June 2019
University of Canterbury alumni and friends of the University have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List this year.

09 May 2019
Innovation is good for the world, and University of Canterbury (UC) researchers will explain how their innovative technological solutions are making a difference – from Antarctica to Africa – during Techweek on 22 and 23 May.

16 April 2019
An evolving archive of Christchurch community images captures everyday life in an urban landscape for future generations. With a strong focus on human interactions, the Christchurch Documentary Project is a collaboration between Christchurch City Libraries (CCL) and the University of Canterbury’s (UC) School of Fine Arts.

01 April 2019
Robotic retailers, traveling by virtual reality, and pilotless planes are just some of the ideas that University of Canterbury students had for how digital disruption and emerging technologies will impact the future of travel.

08 February 2019
If you're new to UC you can avoid make your gym sign up process super simple by creating your gym account online, and avoid queues at reception.

20 November 2018
Business and economics at UC first equal in New Zealand according to recent university rankings.

29 October 2018
The University of Canterbury and Lincoln University are bringing the Children’s University to New Zealand.

10 October 2018
An innovative biological treatment to overcome antibiotic resistance, a pioneering technique to create environmentally friendly, near-zero waste processes in the galvanising industry, and a diagnostic test to save mother and baby from life-threatening pre-eclampsia are among the winners in this year’s University of Canterbury Innovation Jumpstart competition.

13 September 2018
The Commonwealth Young Person of the Year is heading to Christchurch this month to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs aiming to create positive change in the world, at the University of Canterbury.

02 August 2018
University of Canterbury makes it easy for businesses to recruit its students by offering a platform for internships.

02 August 2018
University of Canterbury makes it easy for businesses to recruit its students by offering a platform for internships.

24 April 2018
When four festival-going flatmates were appalled at the amount of textile waste left at their campsite, they thought of a way to turn that waste into a sustainable business venture, taking out the UCE Sustainability Challenge 2018 in the process!

02 March 2018
University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship student Oliver Hunt has won a $100,000 award from the Dream Believe Succeed Foundation.
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Careers Fairs information for employers

The University of Canterbury’s Careers Fairs are an excellent way of raising your organisation’s profile with future graduates. During the academic year we host a series of careers fairs including the Law and Justice Recruitment Evening, Commerce Careers Fair, Engineering and Science Careers Fair and ICT Careers Fair.
Whether you are actively recruiting quality graduates or keen to raise your organisation's profile for future recruitment, the University of Canterbury's Commerce Careers Fair is ideal for you!
The Business and Arts Careers Fair allows you to meet prospective graduate employees, introduce and market your organisation, and inform students of employment and career opportunities.
It will contribute to increasing awareness of, and raising, your organisation’s profile on campus, enable you to provide UC students with your knowledge and advice as well as distribute your organisation and recruitment information.
Event details
Date: | Wednesday, 4 March 2020 |
Venue: | Undercroft, Puaka-James Hight building |
Setup: | 12.30 pm - 1.15 pm |
Exhibition hours: | 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm |
Pack up: | 4.00 pm - 4.30 pm |
Fee: | To be released early December 2019 |
Registrations: | Open early December 2019 |
Included with your stand
- A 2m wide x 1.2m deep site
- Table, 2x chairs, tablecloth, signage, power, wireless internet access, and reusable water bottles
- Drop off zone close to venue and allocated car parking within campus
- Assistance from student volunteers
- Company listing in event collateral
- Complimentary afternoon tea
Exhibitor Information Pack coming soon
Whether you are actively recruiting quality Law and Justice graduates or keen to raise your firm's profile for future recruitment, the University of Canterbury's Law and Justice Recruitment Evening is ideal for you!
The Law and Justice Recruitment Evening allows you to meet prospective employees, introduce and market your firm and inform UC’s law and justice students of employment and career opportunities.
It will contribute to increasing awareness of, and raising, your firm’s profile on campus, provide UC law and justice students with your knowledge and advice as well as distribute your firm and recruitment information.
Event details
Date: | Wednesday 4 March, 2020 |
Venue: | Undercroft, Puaka-James Hight building |
Setup: | 5.00pm - 5.45pm |
Exhibition hours: | 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm |
Pack up: | 8.30 pm - 9.00 pm |
Fees: | To be released early December 2019 |
Registration: | Open early December 2019 |
Included with your stand
- A site 2m wide x 1.2m deep
- Table, 2xchairs, tablecloth, signage, power, wireless internet access and reusable water bottles
- Drop off zone close to venue and allocated car parking within campus
- Assistance from student volunteers
- Company listing in event collateral
Exhibitor Information Pack coming soon
Wednesday 20 May 2020:
Downer NZ 10.00 am https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/92944923852
Summer of Tech 11.00 am https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/92493071329
EnergySkills NZ 12.00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87394403718?pwd=ZlU3RHROaTNFL0s5Ymk3RTVyWFFmQT09&status=success
New Zealand Defence Force Engineering 1.00 pm https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/98033498097
Beca 2.00 pm https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/97078126870
Masters of Product Design/Product Innovation 2.00 pm https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/6395658579
Silvester Clark Engineering 3.00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84764443599
SIGNAL ICT Grad School 4.00 pm https://canterbury.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErc-qqqDkvG9IpDyzNJ8csL6CWlZ0SiONq REGISTER NOW
Applied Data Science School of Maths & Stats 5.00 pm https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/94737464729
UC Business School 6.00 pm https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/93115057071
Thursday 21 May 2020:
Xero 10.00 am https://xero.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6q_hEuuUToarAFzMB1H19w REGISTER NOW
Todd Energy 11.00 am https://toddcorporation.zoom.us/j/94094634333?pwd=ZUoydkFUNXM5VXo3eXFjUmdVeWtBdz09
Wyma Engineering 12.00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82713465157
Transpower NZ Ltd 1.00 pm https://bit.ly/2yMM9bY
WSP New Zealand Limited 2.00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85143523518 PASSWORD: WSP2020 WSP
New Zealand Defence Force Psychology 3.00 pm https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/94379142234
Northrop Consulting Engineers 4.00 pm https://zoom.us/j/98196397608?pwd=SWllT1dqcU9ZREdFdVhqYVlGRHNDdz09
Master of Engineering in Management (MEM) 5.00 pm https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/96958003154
ENGEO 6.00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84192098828?pwd=a1VteUJ4RjVjYjlZR010ZjNLZFFqQT09
Each year the University of Canterbury and Volunteering Canterbury (http://volcan.org.nz/) partner host a Volunteering Expo for registered not-for-profit organisations here on campus.
This event provides an opportunity for organisations looking for new recruits to showcase the opportunities they have available and the benefits of volunteering. It also provides our students and staff who are striving to make a change a chance to connect.
We have experienced strong attendance numbers over the past few years.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2020
Venue: Undercroft, Puaka-James Hight Building
Exhibition hours: 11:30 - 2:30pm
If you have any questions please contact our Employment Coordinator
Robyn Cummins
03 369 3359
robyn.cummins@canterbury.ac.nz
Need more information?
If you have any queries, please contact:
UC Events Team
Phone: 03 369 3931
Email: events@canterbury.ac.nz
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about engaging with UC students