Category Archives: Events and entertainment

Events, movies, concerts, books, funny stuff…you name it – we’re talking about it!

Events and entertainment, Our Community, The Community

Speaker Series @ Tūranga | AI Worlds

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Join Associate Professor Adrian Clark to discuss the possibilities and potential of Generative AI, and what it could mean for the entertainment industries.

In this talk, Adrian will be looking at Generative AI, how it works, what it can do, where it might be heading, and what all this means for the entertainment industries.

About Speaker Series @ Tūranga
Come to Tūranga and hear experts deliver fascinating presentations on the latest in people, places and culture. Lend us your ears and bring your questions on the second Thursday of each month.

About Professor Adrian Clark
Adrian is an Associate Professor in the School of Product Design, where he is involved in teaching and research related to Game Design and Development, Augmented Reality, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, and AI.

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Events and entertainment, Health and Wellbeing, Student Success, Study@UC, Wellbeing

What’s on for Study Week?

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Take a Break Event – Mocktails, Snacks, and Games
Need a break from study? Join us at the Living Room for a fun “Take a Break” event featuring refreshing mocktails, tasty snacks, and games to unwind! Whether you’re looking to relax or make new friends, there’s something for everyone.
When: 21-25 October, 10am-3pm
Where: The Living Room (next to the Bookshop)

Paint and Cheese
Get creative and indulge! Our Paint and Cheese event is a chance to relax, create your own masterpiece, and enjoy some delicious cheese platters. Whether you’re an artist or a beginner, come along and give painting a try!
When: 24 October, 1pm-3pm
Where: The Living Room (next to the Bookshop)

Open Study Areas
Looking for a quiet space to focus on your studies? We’ve got you covered with open study areas throughout exam week. Drop in and study in a relaxed, quiet environment.

  • 21 October, Puaka James Hight 388, 10:30am-1pm
  • 22 October, Puaka James Hight 210, 1pm-4pm
  • 23 October, Puaka James Hight 210, 1:30pm-4:30pm
  • 24 October, Puaka James Hight 210, 11:30am-5pm
  • 25 October, Puaka James Hight 210, 12pm-5pm

And as always, if you would like to talk to someone contact the teams below:

Wishing you all the best on your journey, UC Wellbeing team

Community notice, Events and entertainment, Our Community, The Community, Wellbeing

Waiutuutu Community Garden Party

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You’re invited to our annual garden party in Te Ngaki o Waiutuutu  Waiutuutu Community Garden!

Come and celebrate another year of our glorious garden with yummy pizza from the woodfired oven, and the official opening of our new greenhouse. 🌱🍕

When: Friday 18 October, 12:30pm – 4:30pm (woodfired pizza served from 1pm).

Where: Waiutuutu Community Garden, just off Engineering Road. See a map here.

Please drop in whenever it suits you during the afternoon and stay as long or as little as you like.

This is a space to connect, reflect, and celebrate the wonderful year we have had growing in the garden, weaving and nurturing friendships and community.

Everyone is welcome. Learn more about our community garden and how you can get involved by following @waiutuutugarden on Instagram.