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Our Edible Campus

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Did you know that our UC campus is full of edible plants? 🌱🍑

From apricots and figs to guavas, feijoas, pears, and plums, our campus is filled with fruit trees and edible plants waiting for you to discover and enjoy. 🥭🍐 Use the foraging map to hunt down these seasonal goodies and taste what UC has to offer!  🗺️🍒

But our plantings are more than just delicious—they connect our UC community with nature, sustainability, and food security. 🍃 In 2023, we proudly signed the Edible Canterbury Charter to support food resilience in our region, committing to grow and share fresh produce, foster healthy communities, and build local food systems. 🌾🤝

But it’s not just about free food—it’s about connecting with nature, sustainability, and food security. Next time you’ve got a break between classes, see if you can hunt out some in season food!

Community notice, Our Community

Union activities this week

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The TEU, PSA and E tū have advised the University of their intention to undertake strike action on Thursday this week, 26 September 2024 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Staff have been asked to advise students who may be impacted via AKO | LEARN. For information about access to UC libraries during these times, please see the Library webpage.

The UC bargaining team believes talks with the unions have been constructive and we will continue the dialogue that aims to address the issues that are relevant to UC staff. The University has no plan to deduct pay from union members who participate in the action on Thursday.

Greg Scott
​​​​​​​Acting Executive Director of People, Culture and Campus Life

The Community

Our Blue World Film Screening

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You’re invited to a free screening of Our Blue World, hosted by the University of Canterbury!

This powerful documentary makes its debut in Ōtautahi Christchurch at the Ngaio Marsh Theatre on Monday 30 September 2024.

‘Our Blue World – A Water Odyssey’ explores humanity’s relationship with water and reveals how human agency can help rebalance the planet’s water systems.

Take a deep dive into the lives of dynamic and visionary people from around the world, including Aotearoa New Zealand. This beautiful and eye-opening film sets out to reveal our profound relationship with water and its role in life on this planet.

Join us to learn about water on a global scale and connect with others locally in Ōtautahi who are working to transform our water and our world, for the better.

Register here: Our Blue World Film Screening | Humanitix

Event Programme :

UC, UC Sustainability and EnviroSoc are proud to support this beautiful documentary. Please register to claim your free ticket and help us spread the word.

When: Monday 30 September, 5:00pm-8.00pm

Where: Ngaio Marsh Theatre, Haere-Roa (UCSA Building), 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch

Programme:

  • 5.00pm: Event opens - interactive activity to be confirmed
  • 5:30pm: Film starts
  • 7:00pm: Film ends, kai served (provided) and time for attendees to connect
  • 8:00pm: Event ends.
  • Cost: Free!