Regular events and celebrations
From campus tours and information evenings to open day and school visits, check out our regular events and celebrations at UC.
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Discovery Day
Te Rā Tūhura
14 January 2026
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.
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Discovery Day
Te Rā Tūhura
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.
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Discovery Day
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Campus tours
26 February 2026
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.
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Campus tours
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.
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Campus tours
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Future Student team visits to schools
21 February 2025
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.
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Future Student team visits to schools
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.
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Future Student team visits to schools
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Careers Fairs
30 January 2026
Our Careers Fairs and Volunteering Expo events are designed to connect UC students with learning opportunities, potential employment, or volunteering opportunities, as well as provide valuable insights into different industries and roles.
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Careers Fairs
Our Careers Fairs and Volunteering Expo events are designed to connect UC students with learning opportunities, potential employment, or volunteering opportunities, as well as provide valuable insights into different industries and roles.
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Careers Fairs
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Open Day
Rā Tōmene
28 August 2026
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.
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Open Day
Rā Tōmene
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.
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Open Day
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Research Student Showcase
Whakāturanga Rangahau
03 November 2025
UC’s Research Student Showcase is a series of annual competition events for postgraduate students to showcase their research and engage a wider audience.
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Research Student Showcase
Whakāturanga Rangahau
UC’s Research Student Showcase is a series of annual competition events for postgraduate students to showcase their research and engage a wider audience.
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Research Student Showcase
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Graduation
23 February 2026
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.
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Graduation
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.
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Graduation
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Rongo o te Wā
22 August 2025
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.
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Rongo o te Wā
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.
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Rongo o te Wā
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Welcome Day
Herea tō waka
19 February 2027
2027 save the date: Friday 19 February
Your UC adventure starts here, Herea tō waka | Welcome Day is your first step into campus life.
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Welcome Day
Herea tō waka
2027 save the date: Friday 19 February
Your UC adventure starts here, Herea tō waka | Welcome Day is your first step into campus life.
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Welcome Day
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Info Evenings
Hui Tairanga
15 February 2026
Info Evenings are great in-person events to gain valuable information about UC qualifications and application processes.
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Info Evenings
Hui Tairanga
Info Evenings are great in-person events to gain valuable information about UC qualifications and application processes.
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Info Evenings
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Campus tours
26 February 2026
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.
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Campus tours
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.
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Campus tours
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Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School
16 February 2026
The Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School is a 5 day residential programme for Year 13 students who are hoping to study Astronomy or Physics at university.
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Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School
The Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School is a 5 day residential programme for Year 13 students who are hoping to study Astronomy or Physics at university.
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Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School
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Jandals
18 February 2026
Jandals are social evenings organised by the Pacific Development team. Held three times a year, these evenings usually involve a few fun games, quizzes, spot prizes, impromptu entertainment and a lot of very loud laughter!
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Jandals
Jandals are social evenings organised by the Pacific Development team. Held three times a year, these evenings usually involve a few fun games, quizzes, spot prizes, impromptu entertainment and a lot of very loud laughter!
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Jandals
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Pacific Graduation
17 February 2026
Every year The Pacific Development Team take great pride and joy in seeing a growing number of Pacific students graduate from UC with degrees from various disciplines. In honour of this, we hold an Autumn and Spring graduation celebration.
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Pacific Graduation
Every year The Pacific Development Team take great pride and joy in seeing a growing number of Pacific students graduate from UC with degrees from various disciplines. In honour of this, we hold an Autumn and Spring graduation celebration.
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Pacific Graduation
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Aukaha
09 July 2025
Are you in year 12 and keen try out uni life? Come along and meet ākonga who are already at UC and find out about Aukaha Pathways for Māori.
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Aukaha
Are you in year 12 and keen try out uni life? Come along and meet ākonga who are already at UC and find out about Aukaha Pathways for Māori.
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Aukaha
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Pacific Orientation
03 February 2026
Pacific Orentation welcomes our new to UC Pacific students with Pacific Welcome Day and Get Fresh!
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Pacific Orientation
Pacific Orentation welcomes our new to UC Pacific students with Pacific Welcome Day and Get Fresh!
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Pacific Orientation
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Ngā Hui
Ngā Hui
27 February 2026
Get hyped for a year packed with electrifying events tailored just for you! Stay tuned on Facebook, Instagram and our newsletter for the latest updates. Let's make this year unforgettable, together!
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Ngā Hui
Ngā Hui
Get hyped for a year packed with electrifying events tailored just for you! Stay tuned on Facebook, Instagram and our newsletter for the latest updates. Let's make this year unforgettable, together!
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Ngā Hui
