We know it can be tough to experience anxiety while at University. The UC Health Centre is hosting an anxiety workshop series to provide students with the opportunity to explore new ways to experience life so that anxiety doesn’t run the show. You will be with a small group of likeminded students – a safe and supportive environment.
For enrolment or info reach out to Anna Dalzell, Counsellor at the UC Health Centre.
Kaiwhakatere Oranga | Wellbeing Navigators – Recruiting now!
The UC Student Wellbeing Team are recruiting for some new members of the Kaiwhakatere Oranga | Wellbeing Navigators.
You might have seen them around campus this year sharing wellbeing kōrero over hot drinks in the Living Room, handing out free toasties at Connect Zones, or hosting groups like Rainbow Café and Book Club.
The Kaiwhakatere Oranga work to enhance the wellbeing of UC students through engagement, peer to peer support, and student voice.
We are looking for people who are confident connecting with others, passionate about student wellbeing, and keen to help their peers feel supported and informed about the help available. Full training will be provided!
This is a casual role for students currently enrolled at UC, and we are looking for people who can commit to about 6-8 hours each week during term time and actively contribute to programme activities for at least a year.
Applicants with diverse lived experiences are highly valued for this role.
Interviews will take place during weeks 3 & 4 of Term 3, and successful candidates must be available to attend paid training during the mid-semester break (exact dates TBC)
For more information including a position description and instructions on how to apply, email holly.coulter@canterbury.ac.nz
Applications are open until 9am, Monday 21 July.
Pink Shirt Day 2025 is Friday 16th May – Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
This year we are inviting the whole UC tīma to join us in marking the occasion.
Bullying is an issue that occurs across the community, including in workplaces and classrooms. We are all responsible for addressing the bullying around us.
This Friday, wear pink, take a stand against bullying in our community, and show your commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for our ākonga, kaimahi, and communities to thrive.
Why Pink?
Pink Shirt Day originated in Canada in 2007 after two high school students (David Shepherd and Travis Price) witnessed a fellow student experience homophobic bullying for wearing a pink shirt. They responded by buying and distributing pink shirts to show solidarity with the bullied student. Their actions sparked a global response, and in 2012 Aotearoa’s Mental Health Foundation adopted Pink Shirt Day as an annual antibullying campaign.
Want to look into it further?
The Pink Shirt Day website has a range of awesome resources, including information on bullying, being an Upstander or applying things at mahi!
Check out UC Wellbeing’s Instagram to see the advice we are giving our ākonga this year, and check out what we have on next week 🙂