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! ✨ 

Building Floor Plan Verification – Wednesday 1 October

The Facilities Management Surveyors will be completing rescheduled Building Floor Plan Verification Inspections between 8.30am 4.30pm Wednesday 1 October in the following buildings:

Affected Buildings

  • FA01 – Fine Arts 1 and 1a
  • FA02 – Fine Arts 2
  • FA03 – Fine Arts 3
  • FA04 – Fine Arts 2a Toilets
  • FA05 – Fine Arts 4 

Purpose:

Facilities Management Surveyors will be conducting visual inspections to identify any discrepancies between current building layouts and the University’s recorded floor plans.

What to Expect:

  • Surveyors will quietly access all spaces within the listed buildings.
  • Minimal disruption is expected.

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

Thank you for your support during the building plan verification inspection programme.

Facilities Management