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UCSA By-Election: Candidate Info Session
UCSA By-Election: Candidate Info Session
We're electing our next Finance and Engagement Officer! Nominations open soon, and we'd love you to consider running. If you'd like to hear more about the role and maybe ask a few questions, head along to our info session with UCSA President Kim Fowler. There'll also be a BBQ running outside so you can grab…
Lunch on The Lawn
Lunch on The Lawn
Ease back into the uni rhythm with a cruisy Lunch on The Lawn. It's your classic Kiwi BBQ – free snags and vege patties – plus big lawn games and tunes. While you're there, you might also be keen to pop into our By-Election Candidate Info Session, which is being held at Haere-roa's Bentley's Lounge.…
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Self Defence Class
Self Defence Class
Presented by UC Modern Feminist Society and UC Women's Wellbeing Come join us for a self defence class run by Proactive Martial Arts next Wednesday 28th at 5:30 PM in Haere Roa. Tickets are $5 for members/$7 for non members and the class is an hour long + a free Chia Sisters drink is included.…
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Exhibition “TRUE LOVE: A Tribute to Grant Lingard”
Thu 29th April – Friday 28th May – 10:00am to 4:00pm – Ilam Campus Gallery, School of Fine Arts Building 2, University of Canterbury ⠀ Grant Lingard was many things: from a West Coast mining family, he was a snappy dresser, an avid collector of everything from action-toy figurines to records, a Punk Disco dancer,…
MONO Presents: Dr. Reknaw with Horizone & Friends
Born and raised in Aotearoa New Zealand these children of the sun advocate for Papatuanuku (Mother Earth), plant medicine, social/environmental justice, indigenous rights and honoring Tikanga Maori. Founded by sisters Julia (lead vocals) and Sophie Cooper (vocals/bass), Dr. Reknaw has grown into an empowering groove-machine. The band is an eight piece formation that includes driving…
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Doodle dating
Doodle dating
Want to meet someone new? Come to our first Artsoc event where your first impressions are as good or bad as your drawing. MC: Liam Donnelly Welcome Artsoc's first event of the year: Doodle dating. Where you can meet somebody new through the Art of speed drawing. You never know you might meet somebody special…
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MONO Presents: HARPER FINN + LA WOMEN | CHRISTCHURCH
THE EDGE & ECCLES ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT: HARPER FINN + LA WOMEN LIVE AT MONO NIGHTS | THURSDAY 6 MAY NGAIO MARSH THEATRE | CHRISTCHURCH WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED FREE ENTRY WITH UC STUDENT ID -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two of New Zealand’s hottest new acts, Harper Finn and LA Women, are joining forces and hitting the…
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AKS karaoke Night
AKS karaoke Night
Come join us for karaoke night at Bentley's on campus where you can sing to your hearts content! The event will be from 6-8pm on 7th May. There will also be a wide range of tea for you all to drink while you sing. Hope to see you all there! There will also be a…
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Rocksoc presents Quiz Night
Rocksoc presents Quiz Night
RockSoc's annual quiz night is back! This year we bring to you a sports dress theme and there is a prize for best dressed too. 1st 2nd and best dressed prizes to be won. Tickets include food and subsided bar tab. 8 rounds of quiz questions with a range of knowledge need. Teams of 4-6.
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Two Raw Sisters x UCSA Workshop
Two Raw Sisters x UCSA Workshop
All eaters welcome: Join Two Raw Sisters for a free workshop demonstrating delicious and healthy student meals you can make at home. Known for their fun and inspiring style, sisters Margo and Rosa are best-selling authors and incredible cooks with a passion for plant-based eating. Their approach is all about freedom: whether you’re vegan, flexitarian,…
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UCSA AGM ’21
UCSA AGM ’21
Come grab some free pizza, get yourself in the draw to win prizes, and hear what your Students' Association's been up to! The Executive will be giving away a set of Airpods as well as 4 x $50 cash giveaways to a few lucky winners (T&Cs apply). Location: Undercroft 101, Puaka-James Hight AGM Agenda:…
MONO Presents: Artificial Intelligence and A-Sides
MONO Presents: Artificial Intelligence and A-Sides
Mono is back next Thursday, featuring the return of International Drum and Bass!!! Artificial Intelligence are at the forefront of Drum & Bass in a new era of releases as they continue to carve a truly unique position in the Drum & Bass scene with their consistently progressive sound. The unstoppable London duo comprising Glenn…
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TriSci Quiz Night
TriSci Quiz Night
How big is that brain of yours? Gather up a team of 4 and test your knowledge against your peers to find out! Food provided for each team. This event is a quiz night held in collaboration with PhysSoc and BioSoc (with sponsorship from NZIC) for members of any of the three clubs. It is…
DramaSoc: Love + Information
DramaSoc: Love + Information
Someone sneezes. Someone can't get a signal. Someone won't answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone's not ready to talk. Someone is her brother's mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone's never felt like this before. In this fast moving…
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Open Christchurch | Architecture Festival
Run by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City Making, Open Christchurch celebrates Christchurch’s most exceptional architecture by opening over 40 buildings to the public for free on 15 & 16 May. It offers people the opportunity to connect with their city by discovering new spaces or getting up close to the buildings they love.…
YarnSoc Welcome Workshop
YarnSoc Welcome Workshop
This event is an introductory lesson in knitting and crochet for YarnSoc members. (Memberships are just $5!!!). During this workshop you will learn the basics of either knitting or crochet. You will also receive tools and supplies for this event as well!
CANTABS: Crusaders vs Brumbies
CANTABS: Crusaders vs Brumbies
Your defending champion Crusaders take on Australian rivals, the Brumbies, in what is sure to be a thrilling match up!! Come join us in supporting the Crusaders take on Australian rivals, the Brumbies. This one going to be a goodie you don't want to miss out! Ticket prices are $10 for Cantabs members and $15…
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Te Rourou a Haere
Te Rourou a Haere
In partnership with Te Akatoki Māori students association, we have relaunched Lunch on the lawn to further explore the cultural narratives of our whare and space. So going forward we welcome you all to join us at ‘Te Rourou a Haere’. We will be serving free Hangi for the first 100 attendees (With snags and…
UC Arts | New Music Central | L A Mitchell
UC Arts | New Music Central | L A Mitchell
Monday 17th May – 7:00pm to 8:30pm – Recital Room, UC Arts City Location, 3 Hereford Street This Performance will feature L A Mitchell stripping back her soul set to show case her voice & piano and the voices of her three backing vocalists, Kate Taylor, Roz Ulaula and Vai Punivai. You can expect to…
Pub Choir
Pub Choir
Pub Choir is a euphoric sensation that transforms a crowd of tipsy strangers into a legendary choir. Think school singing but with beer!!! By the end of the show the YOU will be belting out a kiwi classic in three-part harmony. Don’t prepare anything! It’s not that kind of choir. You simply need to open…
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Triple Threat | Mega Gym Class
Triple Threat | Mega Gym Class
90min Group Fitness mega sesh! Start with 30mins of intense HIIT, follow that up with 30mins of punching with KO and end with a relaxing 30min yoga session to calm the body and the mind. 30mins HIIT 30mins KO 30mins YOGA
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
Come along and get those creative juices flowing with a guided paint session with Christchurch's own Paint'n'Sip. Tickets on Eventbrite.
Tui Presents | The Foundry Quiz
Tui Presents | The Foundry Quiz
Join us from 7pm every Tuesday Night for your chance to WIN prizes and quiz glory! There's no need to register and entry is free!
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PHUCK Bingo | The Foundry
PHUCK Bingo | The Foundry
PHUCK Entertainment is proud to bring a night a bingo and silliness to the best bar on campus, every single week! Three time winner of Best MC at the Chch Comedy Awards, Snap Versus Morality is joined by his trusty sidekick Brandon Wyatt as your hosts for the evening. Free entry with plenty of prizes,…
The Court Theatre | Scared Scriptless at the Ngaio
The Court Theatre | Scared Scriptless at the Ngaio
Scared Scriptless is an improvised comedy show that'll have you on the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen next! Performed by Canterbury's best improvisers, every show is unique, silly and absolutely hilarious.
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Disabled Students’ Focus Group
Disabled Students’ Focus Group
The UCSA is holding a focus group for disabled students. This is a chance for you to let us know what you want to see improved for disabled students on Campus, and what initiatives you'd like to see. Attendees will go in the draw to WIN 1 of 3 $10 UCSA café vouchers. (T&Cs apply.)…
RDU | The CANTA BANTA Radio | LIVE
RDU | The CANTA BANTA Radio | LIVE
Inspired by the legacy of student media from year’s past. The CANTA BANTA Show on RDU is the official radio show of CANTA, the University of Canterbury’s student media, hosted by two veterans of the student scene, Asher & Liam, the CANTA BANTA Show cover all manner of topics. From what’s happening in Christchurch, or…
MONO Presents: RDU 98.5FM Kitchen Party
MONO Presents: RDU 98.5FM Kitchen Party
What’s cooking in the RDU 98.5 FM Kitchen? Get in the haus and see for yourself… Ōtautahi is packed to the brim with talented DJ’s and producers, right here in our own backyard! Oven mitts on, these tunes are fresh out the roaster, ready to be served HOT. This NZ Music Month, put your dancing…
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UC Arts | Lunchtime Concert – Percussion
UC Arts | Lunchtime Concert – Percussion
Join UC percussion students as they pull out all the stops on the stage of the Great Hall!
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Student Art Exhibition
Head to Haere-roa each day between 9am and 5pm to check out a full exhibition of UCSA Arts fest competition entries! Vote for your favourite piece in each category and we will award the “People’s Choice” award at Arts Fest prize giving.
UC Arts | New Music Central | The Lilburn Prize
UC Arts | New Music Central | The Lilburn Prize
Monday 24th May – 7:00pm to 8:30pm – Recital Room, UC Arts City Location, 3 Hereford Street Join UC composers and songwriters as they present new work in consideration for the UC Lilburn Composition Prize. Please register for a free ticket to this event.
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Postgraduate Wellness Workshop
Postgraduate Wellness Workshop
The Postgraduate Wellness Workshop is a workshop focused on providing postgrads with skills to manage oneself during challenging times. From 10:00 am till 11:45 am we have Alex Ballagh, a yoga teacher and mindfulness expert. She will be talking about what is stress/tension/anxiety and providing some tools to support you through tough times. From 11:45…
Rekindle | String-making Workshop
Rekindle | String-making Workshop
Learn how to use tī kōuka / cabbage tree leaves to make a strong and beautiful twine. Rekindle’s most popular workshop, this technique for making string and rope is simple and can be used with many different materials. Tī kōuka cabbage tree leaves are such an abundant and multi-purpose material that we can find all…
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24-Hour Photo Competition
The 24 HR Photo Competition will run from midday Wednesday the 26th of May to midday Thursday the 27th of May 📷 Categories are Best Landscape, Best Portrait (subject) + Special Topic: Equality. The link to submit your photos will go live at 12pm on 26th of May.
Long Story Short: A MUSOC Cabaret
Long Story Short: A MUSOC Cabaret
MUSOC can’t wait to celebrate the joys of storytelling with you, and what better way than through song? We have collected an enchanting variety of numbers from movies, musicals, and popular artists to perform for your viewing pleasure in ‘Long Story Short: A MUSOC Cabaret’. Sit back and let our wonderful cast and band…
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UCSA Presents: MONO
Artist announcement coming soon! The MONO specific stuff: - Mono is R18 - Bring your Passport, 18+ card or NZ Drivers licence. - Don't forget your UC Student ID! - Not a UC student? Then you better find a mate who is! You won’t get in otherwise. You are their plus one. Note: It's plus…
OpSoc Charity Art Auction
OpSoc Charity Art Auction
Thursday 27th of May at Halo venue in Riccarton Flat looking a little dull? Needing a new way to spice up your room? Then come on down to the Annual Charity Art Auction and bid on some goodies for a good cause! We've also got other treats in store for you including pizzas, cheap drinks…
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CANTA presents: The Ed Wood’s Student Film Awards
CANTA presents: The Ed Wood’s Student Film Awards
The (not so?) great Ed Wood is widely regarded as the “Worst Director of All Time”. His films are notable for their campy aesthetics, technical errors, unsophisticated special effects, use of ill-fitting stock footage and eccentric casts. In the spirit of Ed Wood, we are on the lookout for the “best worst film” at the…
RDU | TuneSoc Radio | LIVE
RDU | TuneSoc Radio | LIVE
This is the one and only radio show for Tunesoc, University of Canterbury’s music club, broadcasting live from Haere-Roa. Join the gang as they chat about whatever they’ve been jamming lately, gigs that are coming up, and their personal experiences as musicians. Basically anything music-related, they’re on it! With spotlights on musicians, interviews, live to…
UC Arts | Lunchtime Concert – UC Voices
UC Arts | Lunchtime Concert – UC Voices
Join Voice students from UC as they present a varied programme of music.
Arts Fest Awards
Arts Fest Awards
Celebrate the end of UCSA Arts Fest 2021 at the Arts Fest Awards in Bentleys Bar. We will be presenting awards for: • Arts Fest Student Art Comp • The Ed Woods Film Awards • 24 Hour Photo Comp • Poetry Comp • Creative writing comp • TuneSoc Acoustic Comp Winner
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Samoan Language Week
GIVEAWAY ☕ Celebrate Samoan Language Week by heading into Otto in the Undercroft, use the Samoan phrase of the day, and grab your FREE hot drink between 9am and 12pm! 🌺 We'll be posting videos each day to our socials, but you can also find them below. Promo is redeemable 9am–12pm from 31 May to…
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MONO Presents: Molly & the Chromatics, Frank Booker, 0800 & No Comply
It's the last week of term and we are celebrating with 4 headline worthy acts on one awesome line up! (We definitely didn't double book the show or anything) Featuring: Molly and the Chromatics Frank Booker 0800 No Comply w/ Support from SUG Molly & the Chromatics Molly & The Chromatics have developed their jazz/funk/pop…