Closing the Loop: UCount 2025

Each year, the UCount survey is distributed to course-taking students to gather insights across a wide range of student experience metrics. Thank you to those of you who participated. We appreciate the time you took to complete the survey! The 2025 results reflect your thoughtful and constructive feedback. They are incredibly valuable and helping us make meaningful improvements across UC.

You can explore the full report and see what’s happening behind the scenes here:

👉 Student Voice | University of Canterbury

Or scan the QR code below for quick access:

 

Thank you again for helping us make UC a better place to learn, grow, and thrive.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at surveys@canterbury.ac.nz.

Ngā mihi nui,
Tātari Raraunga | Analytics & Institutional Research

University Drive – Clyde Road Traffic Management 5-19 October

Christchurch City Council advise that the following traffic management will be in place between Sunday 5 October and Sunday 19 October.

Location: Clyde Road entry/exit to University Drive
Time: Daily from 6:00pm to 7:00am
Reason: Roading works on Hinau Street by Higgins Construction

Changes to Traffic Flow

  • Stop-Go traffic management will be in place at the Clyde Road entry/exit.
  • Hinau Street will operate as a temporary one-way system.
  • No entry to Clyde Road from Hinau Street between 6pm and 7am.

What You Need to Do

  • Follow all signage and instructions.
  • Stay alert for any changes in traffic management.
  • Take extra care around road crews and Stop-Go operators.

Please refer all enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz

October with UC Student Wellbeing

October is full of opportunities to pause, connect, and recharge before exams.

This month you can look forward to:

  • Creative workshops like the Wishing Star Wānanga, Kueh Nagasari Workshop, and Pronoun Badge Making.

  • Connection spaces including Social Yarns, Book Club, Rainbow Connections Café, and the Adult Students’ Meet-up.

  • Wellbeing activations such as Connect Zone, Study Break events, and the Navigator Drop-In.

  • Special highlights: Mental Health Awareness Week, the ShakeOut earthquake drill (with free milkshakes!), and the Rūawhetū Hauora Market.

All events take place in The Living Room (next to the bookshop) unless otherwise noted – a welcoming space open weekdays from 9am–4pm where you can relax, connect, or take time out between classes.

Check out the October calendar below to see what’s on and when – and follow us on Instagram (@ucwellbeing) for updates, wellbeing tips, and more! ✨