Equity and Diversity, Our Community, The Community

NZ Sign Language Classes – Term 3 2024

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Te Ratonga Whaikaha | Student Accessibility Service offers a short, introductory, skill-based New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) course, which is open to all UC students and staff.

No previous NZSL experience is required. Attendees have the option of further developing their NZSL through two more follow up courses at UC, or contacting other providers of community-based courses – further information will be given at the end of this course.

Participants are taught:

  • The finger-spelling alphabet
  • Numbers 0-20
  • Basic phrases
  • Everyday and university-specific vocabulary
  • Basic grammar
  • Deaf culture
  • Helpful NZSL tips

Every Thursday, July 18 – August 22, 12pm-1pm BOOK NOW

Every Monday, July 15 – August 19, 5pm-6pm BOOK NOW

The total price for this 6-class course is $60 incl GST. 

NZSL Classes are taught by Julie Fraser, Sign Equity Ltd.

Postgraduate study, Study@UC

Postgraduate Information Evening

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Thinking about postgraduate study? This is a great time to start planning!

Dive deeper into your area of expertise or change direction completely – with more than 100 postgraduate programmes to choose from, we’ve got the right postgraduate option for you.

Come along to find out everything you need to know about postgraduate life and study at UC.

  • 6:00 – 7:00pm: Info Session. Find out about your options, where postgraduate study can lead you and hear from students about their journeys.
  • 7:00 – 8:00pm: Ask the experts. Grab a snack and ask our team any questions you may have, from student support to particular programmes.

Please register here as spaces are limited.

Nau mai, tauti mai, come join us. We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Questions? Please contact futurestudents@canterbury.ac.nz

Behaviour and Responsibilities, Community notice, Our Community, Student life, The Community, Wellbeing

Kia mataara | Think First – and party safely

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Celebrating the end of semester? Got a post-exams party planned? There are a few things you can do to look after yourself and those around you. 

Be sure to have a ‘Good One’ – register your party on Good One Party Register

Hosting a party can be a bit overwhelming. Having the Police notified means they can help as you plan, provide advice, and give you a call to ensure everyone is safe and having a good time. Find out more about how it works here. 

Benefits of registering with Good One 

  • Party knowing you have back-up if needed. 
  • Police will get rid of any unwanted guests to keep the good times rolling. 
  • Easy chats with Police as they know what’s up. 

Consider your community
Keep bottles in the bin and off the ground and turn the bass down a notch or two – your neighbours will thank you 😊   

Understand sexual consent
Sexual consent is a free and voluntary agreement to participate in sexual activity. Consent involves ongoing and mutual communication, where people can communicate their wants and their limits, and freely agree to doing things without feeling like they have to, or are being made to. Read more about sexual consent here> 

Secure your things and lock up your flat
Keep your valuable items hidden away, and double check you’ve locked your flat when you’re heading out. 

Good luck for exams, enjoy your mid-year break, and if you’re celebrating the end of semester, please take care and look after your mates.