Category Archives: The Community

Observance of Passover

Members of our UC community will be observing the Jewish festival Passover (or Pesach in Hebrew) from sundown on Saturday 12 April, to nightfall on Sunday 20 April, (or in the Hebrew Calendar, Nissan 15-22). Pesach celebrates the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt. You can find out more here. There are varying levels of observance of Pesach among the Jewish community; students in halls of residence or flatting might participate in a celebration of Seder (ritual meal), but not the traditional thorough spring-cleaning of the kitchen. Some will abstain from any leavened bread or products containing yeast for Pesach week, and others (usually for medical reasons) do not.  

We wish all those participating a wonderful Pesach.   

Introducing Student Notices – UC News, for you!

There’s a new addition to News and Events on the UC website. 

Student Notices is your go-to space for important updates that apply specifically to your experience as a UC student; readily available from the UC website. 

You can expect to see news about:  

You’ll also enjoy quick access to the Current Students page – your UC directory. 

What’s happening with Tūpono?
Tūpono’s not going anywhere, but it’ll become a noticeboard for faculty, department, school, course updates, promotions and more – keep an eye out for an updated look and feel in the near future.  

The biggest change? The monthly Tūpono newsletter is ending, with the final edition releasing mid-April. 

With Student Notices just a click away you’ll always be in the know, wherever and whenever you need it. 

Check it out and add it to your bookmarks today! 

Health and Safety on campus 

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.