Category Archives: Events and entertainment

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

What’s on this month for wellbeing?

UC Wellbeing is here to support your hauora – your overall wellbeing – while you’re studying at UC. Whether it’s tips to manage stress, ways to stay active, or events that help you connect with others, we are here to support you.

We run regular activations, workshops, and events throughout the year – so there’s always something happening! Want to know what’s coming up? Keep an eye on our socials to keep updated!

To see what’s happening this month check out the calendar below. You can find more information on the posters in and outside of The Living Room (next to the bookshop) – A space where you can go and take a break between your studies anytime from  9am – 4pm on weekdays.

Take care,

UC Student Wellbeing

You’re invited to the NZ Premiere of Trash Dance Film!

Professor Emeritus Andrew Garrison from the University of Texas at Austin joined Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education earlier this year as part of UC’s Canterbury Fellowship.

He is a documentary filmmaker who specialises in community engagement filmmaking and during his time here has taught into our classes and guided students in producing documentaries (audio, film, and photo) about their community engagement experiences.

You’re invited to watch his awarded documentary, Trash Dance!
The film follows a choreographer who creates a production with the Austin, Texas Sanitation Company.

  • When: Thursday 1 May at 7 PM
  • Where: A4 Lecture Theatre.

The film has a one hour runtime, and will be followed by a Q&A.

Watch the trailer here>

Please come along for a night of creativity and inspiration!

For questions or more information, please contact billy.osteen@canterbury.ac.nz.

Join us to commemorate ANZAC Day 2025!

Join us to commemorate ANZAC Day 2025!

Please join us on Friday 25 April between 10am-11am to pay respects to those who are serving, or have served, and who are called upon to support the country in times of war, conflict and disaster.

All are welcome to attend – students, staff and the wider community.

Our service will be held on the Quad between Matariki and Puaka-James Hight Building, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. This will be followed by some refreshments on Okeover Lawn at the Field of Remembrance and the Gallipoli Lone Pine.

We hope to see you all there!