2026 Careers Advisor Update Conference | Rongo o te Wā

The Careers Advisors Update brings careers advisors from across Aotearoa New Zealand together to learn about the latest developments at the University of Canterbury, including new programmes, study options, accommodation and teaching facilities. By providing current, practical information and showcasing UC’s campus, student experience and connection to Ōtautahi Christchurch, the event helps advisors confidently support students and whānau as they make decisions about future study.

The programme

Thursday 27 August 2026

8.30am - Registration & Refreshments available
9.00am - Product Design Lab Tours
9.30am - Earth Science - Talking Garden Tour
9.50am - Mihi whakatau & UC Welcome
10.00am - Keynote Address
10.30am - Bachelor of Computer Science - Engineering
11.00am - Break
11.15am - Engineering Q&A
11.30am - Criminal Justice Minor & BCJ - Law
11.45am - Waikato Pathway - Science / Health
12.00pm - Lunch Break
12.45pm - Transitions Programme – Diploma in University Studies
1.00pm - Module 0 Workshop
2.15pm - UC Careers session
2.45pm - ChristchurchNZ - Head of Workforce Strategy and Attraction Session
3.15pm - Special Experience (Details to Be Revealed)
4.30pm - Check in at the Fable hotel
6.30pm - Welcome Dinner at Earl

Friday 28 August 2026

8.00am - Transfer to UC
8.15am - Buffet Breakfast at Tī Kouka, Haere-roa
9.00am - Rā Tomene | Open Day
9.15am - Campus Tour (with cultural narrative) - Optional
12.30pm - Lunch Break at Bentleys, Haere-roa
1.30pm - Rā Tomene | Open Day continues
4.00pm - Farewell and event close at Bentleys, Haere-roa

You will create your own programme for Rā Tomene | Open Day.

Registration
This is an invite–only event as numbers are limited.

More Information
If you have any questions, please contact events@canterbury.ac.nz