Category Archives: Our Community

Equity and Diversity, Health and Wellbeing, Wellbeing

Think your story could speak to someone? Been through something others might get?

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We’re looking for UC students who have a story that would help others feel supported, understood or inspired. Whether it relates to fear of failure, finding balance, asking for help, discovering self-kindness, feeling a sense of belonging, or something else entirely, stories are powerful things and can make a real difference to others.  

If you’re willing to share yours, we’d love to hear from you. Those selected will be paid for their time. 

Maybe you’ve been encouraged by someone else’s story in the past and you want to be a part of making a difference for others. Your story could help someone feel less alone, enable a shift in perspective or help someone open up to have conversations about their experiences. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect ending. You just need to be open to sharing something real. 

What to expect 

  • We’ll look through all the stories people have to share and select some that help show a range of different experiences. 
  • For those selected, we’ll film you sharing your story. Thinking maybe that being filmed isn’t your vibe? We can try and be creative in how you share your story in a way that is comfortable. 
  • You’ll be supported throughout the process, and you are welcome to bring a support person. 
  • Your story will be one of several others and shared through UC Wellbeing digital channels e.g. Instagram, UC website, with processes in place to manage online safety.  
  • You’ll be paid for your time, with rates reflecting the commitment involved. 

How to get involved 

If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, or just want to learn more about it before deciding, we’d love to hear from you. 

👉 Fill out a quick Expression of Interest form or email us at studentwellbeing@canterbury.ac.nz 

Please get in touch by 26 September 2025 at 11:59pm

Thinking about putting in an expression of interest but feeling unsure about the form or the process? If you’d like to talk through your application, you’re welcome to reach out for an initial kōrero. We’re happy to offer guidance where we can, or help fill out parts of the form if needed. This conversation is just to support you in getting started or feeling more confident about putting your name forward. There may be a delay in a staff member being able to assist so please get in touch as soon as you can.  

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Is Your Bike Secure? Win a FREE D-lock!

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Biking is a great way to get to campus, but with bike theft on the rise it’s important to keep our bikes as secure as possible!

The best way to keep your bike safe is by locking it with a D-lock or hardened steel chain lock in one of UC’s secure sheds, as well as registering your bike and its details in the 529 Garage Bike registry. 529 Garage is a free online bike / e-scooter registry that helps reunite people with their bikes if they’re ever stolen. When locking your bike, it’s important to always lock through the bike frame (and rear wheel if possible), to a solid object like a bike stand.

Getting your D-lock:

UC Security have D-locks for sale at $45 each, with the chance to win your money back! You can also go in the draw to win one for FREE if you register your bike with 529 Garage (visit UC Sustainability’s Instagram page to comment and go in the draw).

For more info:

Let’s #endbiketheft!

– UC Sustainability

Events and entertainment, Health and Wellbeing, Wellbeing

What’s on this month for wellbeing?

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UC Wellbeing is here to support your oranga– 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.