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In recognition of UC’s 150th anniversary, and the success of our graduating students, we’re holding a special street parade during graduation week.We invite you to line the streets, enjoy the festive atmosphere and show your support of our students and their achievements.More information about the street parade can be found here.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Come and find out more about the UC MBA programme, who is involved, and how it is delivered. About this eventJoin us at this informative session at the University of Canterbury Ilam Campus. After a short presentation by a guest speaker, MBA Director Dr Elsamari Botha will provide an overview of the MBA programme. Following this, you will have the opportunity to talk to MBA lecturers, current students, and graduates. If you have questions or need advice with the application process, you can arrange to meet with our MBA Director, Dr Elsamari Botha. To make a time, email mba@canterbury.ac.nz or call +64 3 369 0529. The presentation will be followed by refreshments and networking.

Ararau UC | UC Possibilities Ararau UC | UC Possibilities is a full-day event where you get the opportunity to explore the main subjects available to you in a BA and ask any questions that will help you become more clear about your future studies.A Bachelor of Arts gives you the flexibility and choice to create a degree that works best for YOU. However, we also know the large range of subjects can seem a bit overwhelming. At UC Possibilities you will be able choose which sessions to attend from a timetable of sessions, hear from our students about their experiences studying a BA, chat with our friendly Arts staff including our advisors, and meet other students with similar interests! What does the day include? Attend sessions delivered by our leading experts and learn about various career options Find out about the UC campus and student life Ask our friendly team any of your pressing questions Free lunch!  This event is free to attend and will run during the April school holidays. Timetable  You can find the full timetable here: https://bit.ly/3wAm5uE There is no need to enrol in each session, just decide on the day!

Work-Integrated Learning is “an educational approach that uses relevant work-based experiences to ​allow students to integrate theory with the meaningful practice of work as an intentional component of the curriculum.” (www.wilnz.nz)   WIL is a high impact, experiential teaching practice where students can bridge their disciplinary specific knowledge into the world of work. WIL provides students with a special opportunity to foster and develop professional identity, personal and professional capabilities and deepens their understanding of how knowledge from the classroom becomes invaluable in the “real world.” If you are Interested in learning more, come along to the upcoming Conference. We look forward to seeing you there. Work-Integrated Learning International Conference You are warmly invited you to the Work-Integrated Learning International Conference, here, in Ōtautahi Christchurch at Te Pae (20-21 April).  Come along to share and hear innovative and inspirational ideas, practice and research from around NZ and abroad. With an after-hours viewing of the Christchurch Art Gallery before dinner at the Thirsty Peacock, and an optional punting activity – there are options aplenty to connect with fellow practitioners, researchers and wider WIL connections to enhance practice, research, and publishing capability. Register now General registration (until 19 March) - $400 - $475 Late registration - $450 - $525 Pre-conference workshop - Wednesday 19 Aprill, 2-5pm Registration includes Conference presentation attendance Meal break catering Conference dinner being held at The Thirsty Peacock, including a after hours viewing of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū Keynote speakers Dr Rod Carr Chair, He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission. Keynote topic: Opportunities to create a thriving, climate resilient, low emissions future. Implications for the way we work and what we work on. Dr Rod Carr is a leading voice in climate policy and action with extensive experience in both public and private sector governance and leadership. He served as Chair and non-executive director of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and served as Deputy Governor and for a time Acting Governor of the Bank. He led the University of Canterbury as Vice Chancellor for ten years, leading the University through a challenging period following the Canterbury earthquakes. Tracey Cotter-Martin Associate Director: Futures, Insights + Experience, Datacom. Keynote topic: The future of learning and how it interconnects with the future of working. Datacom is Australasia’s largest technology services and solutions organisation and Tracey and her team are responsible for bringing an increased focus on innovation and out-of-the-box thinking to its customers throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Recently, Tracey led a major research project examining mindsets, macro trends and industry pressures which identified the need for new ways of working in a post-pandemic world. With her career based in strategy, consultation and big-picture thinking, Tracey is perfectly positioned to discuss how applying a ‘mindset-based’ approach to learning can help ensure tomorrow’s workforce is future fit.