Community notice, Health and Wellbeing, The Community, Wellbeing

Protect yourself and others

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Getting a flu jab is your best defence against the virus this winter.

Domestic UC students enrolled at the UC Health Centre will be able to get FREE flu vaccines from 3 April 2024. For international and domestic students who are not currently enrolled at the Health Centre, the UCSA and the UC Health Centre are offering 1000 FREE flu vaccinations.

How to get your vaccine

  • Phone reception and book an appointment at the UC Health Centre on 03 369 4444 (ext. 94444) or contact your registered medical provider to book with them instead.
  • Please don’t come to the Health Centre if you feel unwell and phone reception to let them know

If you have any questions regarding the vaccine, please contact UC Health Centre or your own medical practice. For further useful information, visit the Ministry of Health’s website.

Internships and jobs, Study@UC

Want some working-world experience in your potential career industry?

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Learn it, Live It!
Apply now for a PACE Internship Course in Semester 2!

What is the PACE Programme?

  • PACE stands for Professional and Community Development and offers a suite of multifaceted courses designed to grow your personal and professional skills and identity.
  • All PACE courses include:
    • A bespoke internship with a community or industry organisation, for either 70 or 140 hours.
    • Compulsory lectures once a week that help you develop your professional skills and identity.
    • Credits towards your degree, (15 or 30) yes, you heard right these courses can count towards your degree!
  • All the PACE courses are open to everyone who app This opportunity is open to ALL students of any degree! 
  • We source and set up the internship for you. We support you throughout the process to ensure you get the most out of your experience alongside an amazing organisation that suits you.
  • Entry requirements are based on the number of points you have achieved so far:
    • PACE295 – must have 90 points already
    • PACE395 – must have 140 points already
    • PACE495 – must be studying at the postgraduate level

Still not sure? Then check out what a previous student said about this course:

“Enrolling in PACE may assist with gaining some perspective on whether you are in the right field or not. It is a paper where you are taught necessary tools that you may encounter when you venture into your career. In my case, it helped with realising where I would like to be in the future! Being in the workspace and environment clarifies whether you are heading in the right direction.

Personally, PACE fuelled me with more momentum to continue with my degree and aspirations. This paper and internship gave me invaluable experiences which will enrich my academic trajectory and subsequently, my career goals!” – Kavita (PACE395 summer school student)

Ready to sign up – or need more info?

Speak to your student advisor to make sure it fits in with your workload and degree structure. Then Enrol into the course via your muUC.

Visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/work-integrated-learning/pace-internship-programme/ for more detail.

It’s never too early to get in touch!

It takes time for us to be able to source the best internship for you, so best to apply early!

The deadline to apply for Semester 2 is 31st May, so best to apply before things get busy with assignments and exams!

Give yourself a head start on your working future… APPLY NOW for semester 2!

Behaviour and Responsibilities, Our Community

Health and Safety on campus

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UC is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all students. To make sure you feel safe on campus, here are a few things to remember:

Look up:

Whether you’re a pedestrian, cyclist or skateboarder, it is important to be aware of what’s happening around you. Look out for others when travelling through campus to make sure you are not putting others at risk. 

 No smoking or vaping on campus:  

UC is a smokefree campus, meaning you cannot smoke cigarettes or vape on campus grounds, in or near any UC buildings or at any field stations. By respecting the smokefree policy we can all enjoy a healthier place to study, work, socialise and live. 

Do you know where the Emergency Procedures are located around your lectures?  

All departments have an Emergency Procedures flip chart outlining what to do in different types of emergencies. The flip charts are on display throughout the University and can be found in all lecture theatres. A PDF version of each page can be found on the UC website Emergency Procedures page.

Assura:

We need your help to keep our campus safe. If you see something unsafe or get injured while on campus, it is super easy to let us know. Assura is our easy to use health and safety reporting system. Reporting through Assura will increase our visibility of hazards, so we can correct any issues and make UC safer. Health and safety is all of our responsibility, and by working together we can protect our community. More information on reporting an incident or hazard can be found on the UC website Report an Incident page.