Conditions of use for UC field stations
All UC field stations are shared facilities. No individual user or group should expect exclusive use of a field station unless prior arrangements have been made.
While staying at a UC field station, all University of Canterbury policies, procedures, and regulations must be followed.
Accommodation charges are kept to a minimum on the understanding that all users contribute to the cleaning, care, and upkeep of the facilities. Where this expectation is not met, additional cleaning or maintenance charges may apply.
Conditions for minimum length of stay, daytime use and conference functions may apply.
The University reserves the right to amend or cancel bookings if facilities are required for University of Canterbury site-specific activities. Every reasonable effort will be made to avoid cancelling confirmed bookings.
For further information about availability and conditions of use, please contact the Field Services Manager.
Cass and Westport field stations
The Cass and Westport field stations are primarily used to provide accommodation and facilities for University of Canterbury site-specific teaching field courses and research activities undertaken by staff and postgraduate students.
When not required for University of Canterbury teaching or research, the facilities may be available to schools, other educational institutions, and community groups with appropriate educational or natural history interests.
Mt John Observatory, Takapō
The University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory operates primarily as a remote research facility. Accommodation at Mt John is not generally available to non-site-specific researchers or teaching groups.
For information about accommodation availability and conditions of use, please contact the Field Services Manager.
Kaikōura accommodation
University of Canterbury maintains limited accommodation in Kaikōura, primarily for site-specific researchers.
Priority for use of UC field stations
First
- UC site specific, teaching and research staff and postgraduate research students.
- University staff and postgraduate students with Faculty/School/Department approval for site specific, teaching, learning or research activities requiring them to be based at a field station.
Second
- UC non-site specific, teaching or workshop opportunities for UC staff led groups.
- University staff with Faculty/School/Department approval for teaching or research opportunities that could be facilitated at a field station.
Third
- Visiting academics and researchers, to UC, undertaking site specific research. This includes postgraduate students, undertaking site specific research as part of their time at UC.
Fourth
- Education providers (external to UC) with field based - site specific requirements for teaching and learning.
Fifth
- Professional organisations, with field based – site specific requirements for teaching, learning or research.
Sixth
- Other organisations/groups/individuals that require site specific learning opportunities.
