Regular events and celebrations

Guided campus tours visit different faculties, as well as the library, bookshop, lecture theatres, student social and study spaces, and some of our fantastic new learning facilities. Our Tour Guides give insider knowledge of different areas of the university.

The UC Future Student team regularly visits schools all over New Zealand. Find out about school visits by the UC Future Student Advisors in your area.

From volunteering through to STEM, Law, Business and Arts, UC hosts a range of careers fairs. Learn more about Careers Fairs and keep an eye here for the next event.

UC has a special Te Rā Tūhura | Discovery Day for Year 12 students who are thinking of studying with us. This event brings students and teachers from Canterbury to our campus to enjoy the opportunity to explore our university. Check it out.

UC’s Research Student Showcase is a series of annual competition events for postgraduate students to showcase their research and engage a wider audience.

University graduation ceremonies are part of a tradition that dates back to when the first universities were established in Europe in the 12th century. Today graduation is a special, momentous occasion for our graduates and their families. Find out everything you need to know about graduation at UC.

Previously known as Update Day, Rongo o te Wā gives Careers Advisors a chance to learn more about how UC’s unique, world-class education experience gives graduates the edge. Learn more.

Save the date: 28 August 2026

Open Day is an awesome opportunity to discover everything about life at UC. Join us for tours, activities and advice to help you make the right choice for your tertiary education.