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UCSA CLUBS DAYS | TERM 2
UCSA CLUBS DAYS | TERM 2
UCSA CLUBS DAYS | TERM 2 UC would be nothing without its Clubs! And the start of the year really didn't let them show you their best, so we're doing it all over again! With over 160 affiliated Clubs and societies to choose from, covering sport, social, academic, politics and the arts; there really is…
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Mono – Sly Chaos w/ Mylen & Ponz
After 9 long months, Mono Nights returns! And what a way to start Hailing from Auckland, NZ. Sly Chaos is a Drum & bass duo with Conor Till & Michael Enderby. The two have started to make quite the name for themselves, quickly rising through the ranks. They have had the opportunity to play alongside…
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Mono – CUT SNAKE (AUS)
Week 2 gets even bigger! Mono Nights presents: CUT SNAKE (AUS) Cut Snake is the sound of good times with good sorts. Frequently pushing that sensual sweet-spot between genres, Cut Snake’s rough and ready party vibes come out of the studio with slick sonic edges, holding their own just as well at banging peak-time as…
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Mask Decorating Competition
Kicking off Arts Fest in style! Want a break from assignments and a chance to win a share of $400?💰 Come grab a blank paper mask, take it home and decorate it in any way that you'd like - get creative with it! Arts Fest is all about different forms of expression, so utilise…
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Photography Competition
Want to win a share of $400? Come participate in the Arts Fest Photography Competition! The theme for this competition is urban/street photography, which is up to your own interpretation! Some examples can be seen on our poster. If you want to learn more skills before taking your photos, attend our Phone Pics 101 workshop…
UCSA’s Annual General Meeting ’22
UCSA’s Annual General Meeting ’22
Free food!* Giveaways!** Insider news! Join the UCSA's Annual General Meeting this May. Every year we hold two quick meetings for you, our members. It's a chance to grab some pizza, tell you what we've worked on, and hear from your Student Executive. Everyone's welcome (no need to be a 'UCSA expert'). Attendees go in…
CUSSC x UCCC Bus Party: Legally Blonde vs James Bond
CUSSC x UCCC Bus Party: Legally Blonde vs James Bond
You know the drill, get HYPED it's the annual CUSSC x UCCC Bus Party where Legally Blonde meets James Bond! CUSSC - pull out your prettiest pink, put on your sexiest suit jacket, steal the uniform of your local mailman and be prepared to lay down the law! you lot are bringing out your inner…
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Mono – Dolphin Friendly w/ Big Sima
Bands are back for Week 3 of Mono Nights! Make sure you wear pink to celebrate Pink Shirt Day May 20th. Dolphin Friendly’s live performance quickly became an acclaimed ground-breaking phenomenon for the New Zealand live music scene, with the band relentlessly touring their jaw dropping show of hard Rock N’ Roll antics, allowing them…
Student Show Series
Student Show Series
Between Each Other is a group exhibition presented by third year sculpture students from the Ilam School of Fine Arts, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. The students' research emerges from surveying the coexisting space between selected content, intersecting with the work of two other artists. Looking out to external influences and modes of practice raises…
Phone Pics 101 with UC Photography
Phone Pics 101 with UC Photography
An easy-to-follow guide on how to get the most out of your phone. By explaining key photography concepts and looking at apps that can result in better photos, this workshop is a comprehensive session exploring concepts from planning a photo, all the way through to post processing. You’ll find this event in Ti Kouka, Haere-roa.…
Crafternoon
Crafternoon
A regular event at Te Rua Makerspace held on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s between 2pm and 3pm. You can drop-in for a chill crafting challenge (no prior skill required!). This is free to all UC Students and Staff.
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Pink Shirt Day
We are joining the movement to Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying! Will you join us? Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In Aotearoa, Pink Shirt…
Inspiration Station with UC Writers Society
Inspiration Station with UC Writers Society
Passionate about writing? Don’t know where to start? Connect with like-minded writers and join our Inspiration Station. We'll provide the playlist, refreshments, and prompts, just bring yourself and a method of writing. Spot prizes up for grabs, see you there! Runs between 12pm – 2pm in the Room of Requirement, Haere-roa.
Lunchtime Concert: ‘Composers, Electronics and All That Buzz’
Lunchtime Concert: ‘Composers, Electronics and All That Buzz’
Concert showcasing pieces from performance students specialising in electronics music. This runs between 1:10pm - 2:10pm in the Recital Room in the UC building at the Arts Centre (3 Hereford St).
Social Gaming
Social Gaming
Take your mind off the stresses of the assignment that is doing your head in with social gaming in Te Rua! Pop over anytime between 2pm and 4pm on the 20th to join in a few rounds of Drawful; a fun and easy game that requires you bring only your phone and creative ideas! This activity…
Script Reading
Script Reading
Dramasoc is proud to present their first script reading for 2022! On Friday 20th May at 7pm, join them to watch (or perform!) a version of Sherlock Holmes, with no preparation needed! The reading will be at Bentleys, in Haere-roa. Stay tuned to their social media to find out how to participate! Registrations essential,…
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NFT Based Exhibition
NFT Based Exhibition
This exhibition follows on from conversations that were had at the Ilam School of Fine Arts Roundtable Talk: ‘NFT :Medium or Derivative’ facilitated by visiting writers and curators Anna and Kelly Pendergast and Nina Dyer. Held in the Ilam Campus Gallery, 10am – 4pm daily.
Express Yourself – UCSA X QCanterbury
Express Yourself – UCSA X QCanterbury
Express Yourself is an activation in collaboration between UCSA and QCanterbury. Pop in to the Undercroft between 10am - 5pm each day and express yourself through drawing. We'll have a cosy space with a ginormous canvas and all the rainbow pens you could ever want to add your mark to the masterpiece. Our…
Composition Workshop with UC Photography
Composition Workshop with UC Photography
A workshop exploring how certain elements within a photo can turn a normal photo into a stunning image with a story to tell. In this workshop a general overview of how to compose an image, and how you can improve your photo composition skills. For more information, keep an eye out on UC Photography…
Tū Taua
Tū Taua
Te Whare Tū Taua is a group who practice in ‘The Ancient Art of Māori Weaponry’, more commonly known as Māori Martial Arts. Mau Rākau incorporates physical fitness and wellbeing in a Māori approach which also includes Māori history, Māori Atua, whakapapa, leadership skills, and stories. The sessions are open to all people…
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Food Truck Fest
Food Truck Fest
What’s not to love about a variety of cuisines at a budget friendly price in your neighbourhood?! Dine with us as we transform our carpark into a Food Truck Fest. From fried chicken to tempeh, right where we want it. That's not all though - stay and indulge in some dance and music from UCGS,…
ENSOC’s Yarns Night
ENSOC’s Yarns Night
Are you currently studying an Engineering degree? Bit undecided what discipline you want to go into? Or want some know what it’s like in the industry? Well ENSOC and GHD are hosting Yarn’s Night on the 24th of May at the Bentleys bar in Haere-roa! Yarn’s night is an opportunity to come and listen to…
Tui Quiz Night
Tui Quiz Night
On Tuesdays we quiz! Grab your mates, treat them to dinner at The Foundry and join the Tui Quiz Night from 7pm. Bookings not essential but DM The Foundry to let them know you’re coming, and they might give you a cheeky deal.
Say What?
Say What?
Say What? is Dramasoc’s weekly improv group. We meet every Tuesday and every second Friday to have some fun and practice our improvising skills! Say What is for anyone, whether you’re a pro or just want to come along for some casual improv. So, if you want to have a go, come along on Tuesday the 24th at…
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SKUB and SoFA present: Totally Totes!
SKUB and SoFA present: Totally Totes!
Looking to get creative for Arts Fest? Come hang out with SKUB for Totally Totes! Materials and totes will be provided, all you need to do is show up and get decorating! Hosted in Ti Kouka, Haere-roa between 11:30am and 1:30pm.
Social Yarns
Social Yarns
A regular event at Te Rua Makerspace held on Wednesday’s between 12pm and 1pm. Drop in on your lunch break to catch up with fellow students and chat while doing anything from knitting to drawing. This is free to all UC Students and Staff.
Cosy Crafting
Cosy Crafting
As it gets colder, warm up with some cosy crafting activities such as beaning and wheat bag crafting plus lino cut stamp making! This is free to all UC Students and Staff, and it runs between 2pm and 3pm. Head here to register: https://canterbury.libcal.com/event/5497660
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Mono – Coastal Promotions Takeover ft. Willy Mav
Coastal Promotions return for their annual Mono Nights takeover, this time levelling up with their biggest artist Willy Mav on headline duties. Willy Mav, aka, Willy Harman is a must watch artist within the drum and bass scene. The numerous acts he’s supported showcases his versatility on stage as a performer, which directly translates to…
Writing Workshop with UC Writers Society
Writing Workshop with UC Writers Society
Want to learn to write good? Me too. Come along to a specialist workshop, where we teach you some ins and outs. We'll be releasing more details about this closer to the time, so follow us on our socials for more info! – Bentley’s, Haere-roa
Calligraphy for Arts
Calligraphy for Arts
Experience writing as an art form. Come along and try Chinese calligraphy, taught by experts from Confucius Institute of UC. You’ll find this event in Ti Kouka, Haere-roa between 3pm and 5pm.
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Lunchtime Concert: ‘Even-More-Than-Contemporary Voices and Bands’
Lunchtime Concert: ‘Even-More-Than-Contemporary Voices and Bands’
Concert showcasing contemporary performance students including voice, guitar and bass guitar. This runs between 1:10pm - 2:10pm in the Recital Room in the UC building at the Arts Centre (3 Hereford St).
Bob Ross Painting
Bob Ross Painting
Te Rua Makerspace brings you an Arts Fest special event: Paint along to the soothing positive vibes of Bob Ross! No painting experience required, just bring along some positive Bob Ross vibes. This is free to all UC Students and Staff and starts at 3pm!
MUSOC’s Bite Sized: A Collection of 10 Minute Musicals
MUSOC’s Bite Sized: A Collection of 10 Minute Musicals
Featuring eight handpicked short-form musicals taken straight from Theatre Now's SOUND BITES program, Bite Sized is a celebration of all kinds of stories that we tell in musical theatre. The musicals we have selected to be a part of Bite Sized are all a little bit off-beat and surprising - we guarantee you'll never have…
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Africa Day Expo!
Africa Day Expo!
The 'Africa Day Expo' is a market/expo-styled event that will have stalls from various African-owned or themed organisations within Christchurch. Attendees will get the opportunity to roam around different stalls and to learn about the different African organisations and businesses. We will have cultural performances and food available on the day! Come along and get…
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Gagana Samoa Samoa Language Week ’22
Tālofa lava! Learning a language helps you connect with people and cultures, and this week we're celebrating the beauty and importance of the Samoan Language. Monday to Friday, say our Samoan word/s of the day at select cafés and treat yo'self to a FREE standard hot drink on us!* We'll be posting them each morning…
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Mono – Sammie & Teto w/ Beccie B
Its the end of term! Before you get stuck into exams, lets blow off some steam at MONO! This week: Sammie & Teto w/ Beccie B SAMMIE has made her mark on the New Zealand dance music scene with her unique sound and original music. Her dark take on Electronic Music has earned her a…
Lunch on the Lawn: End of Term BBQ
Lunch on the Lawn: End of Term BBQ
Its the end of term! Make sure you head down to Haere-roa between 12pm and 2pm on Thursday the 2nd of June for a free a free snag or veggie patty. Then grab a beanbag, sit back and relax in in the amphitheatre before exams kick off in the next couple of weeks. See you…
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Rā Whakangahau
Rā Whakangahau
Free BBQ*, volleyball, flax weaving and games: it's a great way to spend an arvo. Join Te Akatoki Māori Students' Association and UCSA at the Whare for Rā Whakangahau. Open to all UC students. Come get social. *Free food is available while stocks last.