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WHAT’S HAPPENING – PINK SHIRT DAY

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Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora I Speak up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

Join us to speak up, stand together and stop bullying this Pink Shirt Day on Friday, 16 May!

We’re asking the UC community to help us turn the campus pink by participating in a range of events beginning Monday 12 May to Friday 16 May.

What is Pink Shirt Day?

Pink Shirt Day is more than just wearing pink. It’s a commitment to upholding our values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and aroha to create a kinder, more inclusive Aotearoa where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or cultural background.

How you can get involved at UC on Pink Shirt Day:

  • Wear pink to show your support and raise awareness about bullying.
  • Start conversations with your family, friends and colleagues about bullying and ways to create a more supportive and inclusive culture.
  • Take action and be an upstander if you see or hear bullying happening, using your words or actions to help the person being bullied.
  • Spread the word about Pink Shirt Day on your social media and personal networks, sharing stories about how bullying has affected you or someone you know, and tagging us @ucwellbeing on Instagram or emailing your photos to studentwellbeing@canterbury.ac.nz.

Events include:

  • May 12-16        Positivity Wall, Puaka James Hight Central Library & The Living Room
  • May 13               T-Shirt Making Workshop, Te Rua Makerspace 10am-12pm
  • May 15               Toastie Wednesday, The Living Room 12-2pm
  • May 16               Connect Zone, The Living Room 1-2.30pm
  • May 16               Core30 Pink Special! 12:05 – 12:35 pm – sign up                                         via the UC Rec&Sport App or with the UC                                                     Reception Team
  • May 16               Spin Pink Special! 12:05 – 12:50 pm – sign up via                                        the UC Rec&Sport App or with the UC Reception                                      Team
  • May 17               Photobooth & Giveaways, The Living Room 11-2pm

Keep an eye out for event details on our socials, digital screens around campus, and blogs!

Let’s work together to make Pink Shirt Day a powerful symbol of our collective commitment to creating a more positive and inclusive community.

For more information on what is available click here.

Follow the below for event updates:

If you would like to talk to someone about this topic or anything else contact the teams below:

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Building Surveys Programme Including Exterior Roofs 5 May – 9 May

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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

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Response about campus protest

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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