Rongo o te Wā 2021
Save the date: 29 and 30 March

Rongo o te Wā gives Careers Advisors the chance to learn more about how UC’s unique, world-class education experience gives graduates the edge.
Rongo o te Wā is free to attend, including accommodation and food. Travel reimbursements are available for one attendee per school located outside of Ōtautahi Christchurch.
The Programme
We have an exciting two-day programme planned for our 2021 event, and you can book to attend either one or both days.
Day One | Monday 29 March
Day one is a specific day just for Careers Advisors and will cover:
- Accommodation Services update and tours
- Lunch in the inner city
- Keynote presentations:
- Vice-Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey
- Academic success and pathways
- Discover the UC experience - straight from a UC student
- Welcome Dinner
Day One Programme | |
8.30am-10.30am | On demand tours of Tupuānuku |
10.00am | Airport collection and transfer to UC |
10.30am | Registration and welcome morning tea |
10.50am | Welcome and overview of the day |
11.15am | Accommodation Services update |
11.35am | Hall of Residence tour |
12.45pm | Bus to the City Centre |
1.00pm | Lunch at Riverside Markets |
1.45pm | Walk to Tūranga |
2.15pm | Keynote: Professor Cheryl de la Rey, Tamu Whakarae | Vice-Chancellor |
2.40pm | Keynote: Academic success and pathways |
3.00pm | The UC experience from a student perspective |
3.20pm | Walk to Novotel and Check-In |
Free time | |
5.15pm | Walk to Botanic for Dinner |
5.30pm | Welcome dinner |
7.30pm | Return to Novotel Hotel |
Please note these times and specific locations are subject to change.
Day Two | Tuesday 30 March
Day Two Programme | |
8.00am | Transport from Novotel Hotel to campus |
8.30am | Registration opens, tea and coffee served |
8.55am | Welcome |
9.00am | Keynote: Empowering Students for Future of Work |
9.25am | Ask the expert session 1 |
10.05am | Ask the expert session 2 |
10.30am | Morning tea |
11.05am | Ask the expert session 3 |
11.40am | Keynote: Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership |
12.10pm | Lunch |
1.00pm | Keynote: Bachelor of Data Science |
1.30pm | Keynote: Scholarships at UC - Top tips for your students |
2.00pm | Keynote: Bachelor of Enviromental Science |
2.30pm | Event ends - buses depart to the Airport |
Please note these times and specific locations are subject to change.

2019 session slides
Click here to see the 2019 Update Day session slides