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Celebrate, Our Community, Study@UC, The Community

Opportunities for future filmmakers and animators! 

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Our Kōawa Creative Technologies Precinct is welcoming some of the world’s best stop-motion animators to campus for the production of the Kiri and Lou feature film!  

The upcoming film, Kiri and Lou Rarararara! tells the origin story of Kiri and Lou’s friendship, adding depth to the beloved characters. Alongside the talented animators, the production will also showcase New Zealand’s other top creative talents such as Jemaine Clement and Rima Te Wiata.  

Our Kōawa Creative Technologies Precinct continues to grow, playing a key role in supporting aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals and helps to build a vibrant, creative community in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.  

From 2025, students from the Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours programme will have opportunities to attend guest lectures and workshops with Stretchy animators to gain valuable industry insights.  

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Celebrate, Student Success

That’s a wrap – Spring Graduation 2024

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Our 2024 Spring Graduation was truly a day to remember, with over 900 UC graduates proudly taking centre stage to celebrate their incredible achievements. Congratulations to all who graduated — you’ve earned this moment, and you should be immensely proud of how far you’ve come. 

Take a moment to relive the excitement by exploring the inspiring stories of your fellow grads and enjoy the stunning photos that capture the magic of this special day.  

 

Celebrate, Community notice, Events and entertainment, Our Community, Student life, The Community

Nominations for Blues Awards close this Thursday 10am!

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Nominations for 2024 Tohu Kahurangi | University of Canterbury Blues Awards are closing this Thursday at 10am!

The Blues Awards celebrate students who excel in sports, arts, and community.

This is the last chance to submit a nomination on behalf of yourself, a fellow student, a coach or other official. Nominations close Thursday 10am. 

Receiving an award at our Tohu Kahurangi | Blues ceremony is the highest honour we can present students who have excelled in these areas.

Individual Blues awards will be given out for each discipline. Winners will then be eligible for the following major awards:

  • Sportsperson of the Year
  • Outstanding contribution to University Sport
  • Team of the Year
  • Coach of the Year
  • Official of the Year
  • Outstanding achievement in the Arts
  • Outstanding contribution to University Arts
  • Outstanding achievement in Community Engagement
  • Waewae Kai Pakiaka: Outstanding contribution to the Māori community
  • Outstanding contribution to Equity and Diversity
  • Outstanding contribution to Sustainability

We have also introduced a limited number of University of Canterbury Sport recognition and Art recognition awards. These awards recognise students those who have performed exceptionally, however are not eligible for a University Blue as an individual. For example coaches, managers, directors, producers, administrators, executives etc.

Nomination Criteria:

  • Nominations must be made via the prescribed form via the UCSA website, with all sections completed.
  • Anyone may nominate a person for a Blue. Individuals are able to nominate themselves.
  • Nominations must be made before or on the close of the nominations date.
  • Nominations made after such date will not be considered by the Blues committee.
  • Nominees must have reached the required level of achievement during the nomination period.

Nominations for the Blues Awards close 10am, Thursday 29 August.

The Blues Awards will be held at Haere-roa on Saturday 5 October.