UC is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all students. To make sure you feel safe on campus, here are a few things to remember:  

Look up: 

Whether you’re a pedestrian, cyclist or skateboarder, it is important to be aware of what’s happening around you. Look out for others when travelling through campus to make sure you are not putting others at risk.  

No smoking or vaping on campus:   

UC is a smokefree campus, meaning you cannot smoke cigarettes or vape on campus grounds, in or near any UC buildings, or at any of our field stations. By respecting the smokefree policy we can all enjoy a healthier place to study, work, socialise and live.  

Do you know where the Emergency Procedures charts are located near your lecture theatres?   

All departments have an Emergency Procedures flip chart outlining what to do in different types of emergencies. The flip charts are on display throughout the University and can be found in all lecture theatres. A PDF version of each page can be found on the UC website Emergency Procedures page.  

Assura: 

We need your help to keep our campus safe. If you see something unsafe or you are injured while on campus, it is super easy to let us know. Assura is our easy-to-use health and safety reporting system. Reporting through Assura increases our awareness of hazards, so we can correct any issues and make UC safer. Health and safety is a shared responsibility, and by working together we can protect our community. Report an incident or hazard here on the UC website Report an Incident page.  

Daylight savings ends in a few weeks, so it’s a good time to check you’re ready in case of an emergency.  

A few quick questions: 

• Have you saved UC Security’s number in your phone? 

UC Security staff are on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so someone will always be there to help you in case of an emergency at UC. Be prepared by saving UC Security’s number: 0800 823 637. 

• Are your emergency contact details current? 

It’s easy to update your details through myUC. Take a moment to check the person you’ve listed as your emergency contact is still appropriate, and their details are still correct. While you’re logged in to myUC you can also check your details are up-to-date (especially if you’ve moved recently), in case someone from UC needs to reach out to you. 

• Do you know about UC’s Help point towers? 

There are 13 help towers (topped by blue lights) located across UC’s Ilam and Dovedale campuses to provide information at any time, and immediate assistance in an emergency. Read more> 

Cycling to campus is a fantastic way to save money, get fit and contribute to a better city. However, thieves can take advantage of bikes that are not properly secured.

Use one of UC’s bike parking facilities around campus.

Secure bike stands are electronically accessed with video surveillance. Simply swipe your Canterbury Card to get access. Please make sure that you still lock your bike with a D lock. 

Secure bike stands can be found at:

• Engineering (Creyke Road)
• Behind Central Lecture theatres
• Meremere (Law)
• Halls of residence – please check with your hall

If you drive to campus, you can make your car more secure by ensuring there are no valuables visible inside the car and by using a steering bar lock as a deterrent.

You should insure all valuable property, including bikes, cars and motorbikes.

Please report any suspicious behaviour immediately to security on 0800 823 637.