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FM Audit- Fire Safety Signage

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 FM Audit- Fire Safety Signage

Facilities Management (FM) would like to advise key contacts and affected building users that, as part of our ongoing fire safety and compliance improvement programme, we are reviewing and updating all fire safety signage across UC buildings.

Maintaining clear, visible, and effective fire safety signage is a critical part of FM’s commitment to workplace safety and legislative compliance. These signs play a vital role in guiding evacuation paths and informing behaviour during emergencies. However, over time, signage can become damaged, outdated, or faded.

As part of this review, FM is conducting a full audit to identify and remove ineffective signage, replacing it with compliant alternatives where necessary. In some cases, signage may be relocated to a safer and more appropriate position.

We are taking a phased approach to ensure staff are informed of any changes to evacuation routes or egress paths. These improvements will be coordinated with warden training.

What you can do:

  • Familiarize yourself with any new signage in your work area.
  • Participate in training sessions and trial evacuations as they become available.

Improving our fire safety signage is not just about compliance—it’s about ensuring everyone’s safety.

Please refer any enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to maintaining a safe workplace.

Health and Wellbeing, Our Community, Postgraduate study, Wellbeing

Team UC City2Surf – Be part of this iconic Christchurch event in 2026

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If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I should give the City2Surf a go…” this is your year.

Runners of all levels at the start line for City to Surf 2021

Whether you’re in it for friendships, a fresh challenge, or your own personal goals, we’d love to have UC staff and postgraduate students, especially first-timers, join Team UC for the 2026 Fresh Choice City2Surf.

Last year was an incredible day out with an amazing UC turnout, and we’re excited to build on that momentum in 2026!

What’s on offer:

We’re making it as easy as possible for newbies and postgrads tostep up to the start line on Sunday March 15th, 2026:

  • 100 FREE registrations for UC Postgraduate students and UC Staff
  • Access to our online 12 week training program (Starting 1st December) designed especially for first-timers
  • Free Team UC athletic t-shirt to run in on the day
  • Choose your distance — 6km or 12km
  • Walk, wheel, jog, or run your way to the finish at Rāwhiti Domain
  • Snacks and chats at the finish line
  • Supportive guidance from the UC Rec & Sport team

Whether you’re taking your very first steps into running or simply want something positive to work toward, this is a friendly, achievable, community-focused way to get active.

Postgrads – this one’s for you

City2Surf is a great way to meet other postgraduate students, get moving, and balance the pressures of research or study with something fun and energising. Come join the UC community outside the lab, library, or office.

A great option for first-timers

If you’ve never taken part in City2Surf before – perfect!

Our training plan is simple, encouraging, and accessible, and you can complete it wherever it suits your schedule. It’s designed to build your confidence, prevent overuse injuries, and help you show up on the day feeling prepared.

Want in? Spots will go quickly, so get in early!

🔗 Sign up here:
(City2Surf (Fun Run) Team UC)

Once registered, download the 12-week training programme on our and get started!

If you have health concerns or any other questions and want a private chat before committing, feel free to contact:

tina.george@canterbury.ac.nz or josiah.leigh@canterbury.ac.nz

We can’t wait to see you on the start line!

Please note that UC Rec&Sport reserve the right to:

  • allocate free tickets and t-shirts to those who have not been part of TeamUC City2Surf before  (eg. first timers)
  • allocated remaining spots to returning or first-time Team UC participants using a waitlist protocol, regardless of level of study
  • Confirmation of your registration may take up to a week, so sit tight.   Thankyou for your understanding.

Ngā mihi
UC Rec & Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina

 

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Temporary Closure of Entrance to Ernest Rutherford 412 (Teaching Space)1/12/2025

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A temporary closure of the entrance to  Ernest Rutherford 412 (teaching space) will be in place 7:00 AM Monday, 1 December until 5:00 PM Tuesday, 2 December.

FM contractors will be completing remedial fire protection work in the ceiling above the entrance, and the work area and access point will be cordoned off during this period.

Safety Reminders

  • Be aware of ongoing works and take extra care when walking past this area.
  • Do not attempt to access the teaching space or enter the construction zone.
  • If you require access, call the number on the safety sign attached to the barriers and wait for assistance.
  • Follow all staff instructions and usual evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.

Please direct all enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz.

Thank you for your cooperation during these works.

Facilities Management