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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.
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.
12 February 2018
This year’s winning startup ventures created by keen young University of Canterbury student entrepreneurs have been chosen at the recent EY Summer Startup Annual Showcase.
22 January 2018
In the first UC Connect public lecture of 2018, NASA engineer Tim Atkins' multi-media lecture will present an overview of NASA’s vision of landing humans on Mars; building the Space Launch System (SLS), the world’s most powerful rocket; and the array of disciplines and careers needed to support this mission.
18 January 2018
The University of Canterbury and Regenerate Christchurch have teamed up to support Christchurch’s continued recovery from the earthquakes.
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 Commerce 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, 6 March 2019 |
| 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: | $540.00 + GST and booking fee |
| Registrations: | Register now. Registrations close Wednesday, 6 Feb 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 6 March, 2019 |
| 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: | $540.00 + GST and booking fee |
| Registration: | Register now. Registrations close Wednesday 6th February |
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
Whether you are actively recruiting quality graduates or keen to raise your organisation's profile for future recruitment, the University of Canterbury's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Careers Fair is ideal for you!
The STEM 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, 15 May 2019 |
| Venue: | Engineering Core and Ernest Rutherford Atrium |
| Setup: | 8.30 am - 9.45 am |
| Exhibition hours: | 10.00 am - 3.30 pm |
| Pack up: | 3.30 pm - 4.00 pm |
| Fee: | $820 + GST and booking fee |
| Registrations: | Register now. Registration close Monday, 15 April 2019 |
Included with your stand
- A site 2m wide x 1.2m deep with walls
- Table, 2x chairs, tablecloth, signage, power, wireless internet access, and resuable water bottles
- Drop off zone close to venue and allocated car parking within campus
- Assistance from student volunteers
- Company listing on event collateral
- Complimentary water, tea, coffee, juice, snacks, and lunch
Exhibitor Information Pack coming soon
Need more information?
If you have any queries, please contact:
UC Events Team
Phone: 03 369 3931
Email: events@canterbury.ac.nz