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Nominations for Blues Awards close this Thursday 10am!

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Nominations for 2024 Tohu Kahurangi | University of Canterbury Blues Awards are closing this Thursday at 10am!

The Blues Awards celebrate students who excel in sports, arts, and community.

This is the last chance to submit a nomination on behalf of yourself, a fellow student, a coach or other official. Nominations close Thursday 10am. 

Receiving an award at our Tohu Kahurangi | Blues ceremony is the highest honour we can present students who have excelled in these areas.

Individual Blues awards will be given out for each discipline. Winners will then be eligible for the following major awards:

  • Sportsperson of the Year
  • Outstanding contribution to University Sport
  • Team of the Year
  • Coach of the Year
  • Official of the Year
  • Outstanding achievement in the Arts
  • Outstanding contribution to University Arts
  • Outstanding achievement in Community Engagement
  • Waewae Kai Pakiaka: Outstanding contribution to the Māori community
  • Outstanding contribution to Equity and Diversity
  • Outstanding contribution to Sustainability

We have also introduced a limited number of University of Canterbury Sport recognition and Art recognition awards. These awards recognise students those who have performed exceptionally, however are not eligible for a University Blue as an individual. For example coaches, managers, directors, producers, administrators, executives etc.

Nomination Criteria:

  • Nominations must be made via the prescribed form via the UCSA website, with all sections completed.
  • Anyone may nominate a person for a Blue. Individuals are able to nominate themselves.
  • Nominations must be made before or on the close of the nominations date.
  • Nominations made after such date will not be considered by the Blues committee.
  • Nominees must have reached the required level of achievement during the nomination period.

Nominations for the Blues Awards close 10am, Thursday 29 August.

The Blues Awards will be held at Haere-roa on Saturday 5 October.

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Notification of Ilam Wastewater Works – Temporary Access Re-direction University Drive

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Christchurch City Council are about to commence a large wastewater upgrade in Ilam that will affect access to and from the University Campus.
Works covering the area from University Drive / Clyde Road through to Maidstone /Waimari Road intersections will be completed in three stages between September 2024 and May 2026.
We will endeavour to keep you informed about each major stage as this project progresses, and if there is anything we think you may want to know along the way we will post a notice to inform you.

If there is anything that you want to know about the project visit ccc.govt.nz/Ilam-wastewater          

Works Stage 1: 2 September 2024 – December 2025
During stages 1 and 2 traffic on Creyke Road will be restricted to westbound traffic only and during stage 1 traffic on Clyde will be restricted to northbound traffic only. There are no other options due to the nature of the works required.
Works Timeline:
• 26 August 2024 – Notice Boards notifying access closure will be put up on University Drive
• Signage will be in place for pedestrians and cyclists indicating available alternative routes.

• 2 Sept- 22 Sept 2024
– University Drive will be closed from Fine Arts Lane to Clyde Road.
– A two-lane diversion will be in place on Clyde Road.
– No entry to Clyde Road at Creyke Road
– Exit will be allowed from Clyde Road toward Memorial Ave; Clyde Road left to Creyke Road (one way) and right into Kotare St.

• 2 Sept – February 2026
– there will be no vehicle entry to Creyke Road at Ilam Road intersection
– No vehicle entry to Clyde Road at Clyde Road/Kotare Street intersection.
– Right turn only into Creyke Road from Montana Avenue; Engineering Road; Forestry Road.

*Note – There may be reduced on-street parking.

Please direct any enquiries to security@canterbury.ac.nz
Thank you for your consideration over the duration of this works programme.

Ngā mihi
The Facilities Management Team

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Have you nominated your faves for a Student Choice Award?

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Nominations for the UCSA Student Choice Awards are open, and we’re looking forward to getting more nominations in for the following categories!

  • Administrator of the Year Award
  • Best Health and Wellbeing Event or Events Programme
  • Great Character Award
  • Postgraduate Supervisor of the Year
  • Superstar Award
  • Support Services Staff Member of the Year Award
  • Technical Staff Member of the Year Award
  • The Wellbeing Champion Award

If you know anyone that fits any of these categories, you can nominate them through this link University of Canterbury Students’ Association (awardsplatform.com)

Student Choice Awards are an awesome way to recognise the amazing people that make your university experience more memorable. Whether it’s that always supportive administrator, or that postgrad supervisor that never gives up on you, this is your chance to show them off!