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It’s time! Check that you’re emergency ready 

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Daylight savings ends in a few weeks, so it’s a good time to check you’re ready in case of an emergency.  

A few quick questions: 

  • Have you saved UC Security’s number in your phone? 

UC Security staff are on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so someone will always be there to help you in case of an emergency at UC. Be prepared by saving UC Security’s number: 0800 823 637. 

  • Are your emergency contact details current? 

It’s easy to update your details through myUC. Take a moment to check the person you’ve listed as your emergency contact is still appropriate, and their details are still correct. While you’re logged in to myUC you can also check your details are up-to-date (especially if you’ve moved recently), in case someone from UC needs to reach out to you. 

  • Do you know about UC’s Help point towers? 

There are 13 help towers (topped by blue lights) located across UC’s Ilam and Dovedale campuses to provide information at any time, and immediate assistance in an emergency. Read more> 

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Standing Together: Unity Week

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Dear colleagues, 

UC remains committed to supporting our Muslim students and staff, particularly those directly affected by the tragic events of 15 March 2019. If you would like to talk or seek guidance, UC has a range of services and specialised support for students to support you with wellbeing. Please see Support and wellbeing | University of Canterbury to identify a team to help you with your specific needs.  

We stand with the Muslim community in solidarity for peace and we support Unity Week 2025. Unity Week events are organised by the Sakinah Trust to reflect on the lessons of the 15 March mosque attacks. Events are open to everyone who wants to support a society where everyone belongs. #unityweek 

On March 15th, we encourage our UC community to reflect, to show kindness, to stand together in remembrance and resilience and to live our values. Through manaakitanga, we extend empathy and care to one another; through whanaungatanga, we strengthen our bonds as a collective; and through tiakitanga, we honour our shared responsibility to protect and nurture our communities. 

Ngā mihi,

International Support Team, Student Care 

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Volunteering Opportunities with Children’s University

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Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University is looking for volunteers to help with our Campus Experience Days on 25 June, 26 June, and 1 September which will see over 750 children come onto Campus and engage in a range of fun activities at UC. Volunteers will guide children around campus and support them with a range of fun activities run by academics.

Children’s University encourages 7 to 14 year olds to engage in exciting and innovative learning activities and experiences outside of the classroom. The aim of the programme is to support young people’s aspirations for higher education and encourage lifelong learning. This short video provides an overview of the programme – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjLsgnzbK0s&t

Volunteers play an important part in helping us deliver the programme and we have a range of roles available for students to support us.

If you can help, please register using this online form https://forms.office.com/r/FudjNRkKJ5  or email us directly on jack.swannell@canterbury.ac.nz.

Please note we may undertake a reference check to ensure suitability to work with children.