Facilities Management Building Surveyors will be undertaking surveys to the exterior roof spaces and exterior walls of the Central Lecture Theatres between 9.30am and 4.30 pm on Thursday 8 May.

If you see staff on the roof during that time, it is likely that they will be the surveyors and will be following all working at heights safety protocol. If you are at all concerned, please contact UC Security tel:0800823637.

The purpose of the UC Building surveys is to complete a full visual assessment of the condition of the interior and exterior of the building. Surveyors will ensure that any photographs taken during the assessment are of the building and that persons are not identifiable in the photographs.

 Please direct any enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz.

Thank you for your consideration as we undertake these required building surveys.

Facilities Management.

Facilities Management Building Surveyors will be undertaking surveys to the interiors and some exterior roof spaces of the listed buildings between Monday 5 May and Friday 9 May.

 Affected Buildings

• FO01 – Forestry Laboratory Block
• FO02 – Forestry Administration Block
• FO03 – Forestry Engineering Block Workshop
• FO04 – Te Ao Marama, Block A
• FO05 – Macmillan Brown Library, Block B
• FO06 – Te Ao Marama, Block C

Surveys may include exterior roof spaces so if you see people of the rooves of these buildings it is likely that they that they will be the surveyors who will be following all working at heights safety protocol. If you are at all concerned, please contact UC Security tel:0800823637.

The purpose of the UC Building surveys is to complete a full visual assessment of the condition of the interior and exterior of the building. Surveyors will ensure that any photographs taken during the assessment are of the building and that persons are not identifiable in the photographs.

 Your support in ensuring that spaces are tidy and open for inspection will be appreciated.

 Please direct any enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz.

 Thank you for your consideration as we undertake these required building surveys.

Facilities Management

The University of Canterbury (UC) supports the right of students and staff to engage in lawful and peaceful protest. This right exists alongside our shared responsibility to maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone on campus, including students, staff, and visitors. 

On Thursday 1 May, a peaceful protest involving approximately 40 students and members of the wider community began in a shared meeting and study space on campus. Later, a small sub-group forcibly entered a secured staff work area, disregarding reasonable security measures put in place to protect staff safety. Police support was then requested to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all involved, including staff in their work environment.  

In response to concerns raised by the group, the University reiterates that student fees are not used for investing in funds.  

UC remains committed to encouraging open, respectful and constructive discourse on campus. We expect all members of our UC community to engage in ways that reflect the values outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and Staff Code of Conduct, which are part of our collective commitment to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Any students experiencing wellbeing concerns are encouraged to contact Student Care or access other UC wellbeing services. These include the UC Health Centre, which offers physical and counselling care, and our team of Student Care Advisors who are here to support students throughout their time at UC.

Staff looking for support are encouraged to either speak to their line manager or contact TELUS Health. 

Staff and students can also raise a concern by emailing concerns@canterbury.ac.nz