Te Wiki o te Reo – Opening Ceremony
Puaka James Hight Central Library Ilam, Christchurch, ChristchurchWeek of Events
Privilege walk
Come along for a moment of self-reflection and a conversation about privilege. The walks take place weekdays from 8.30am to 5pm across multiple libraries on campus.
MONO: Shockone
MONO Nights are our weekly gig nights, hosted in the Foundry every Thursday during term time. Free for UC students (hell, it is their bar ffs) and with a minimal door charge for their mates – which goes straight into our giant profit making machine… Jokes – it pays for some of the best local…
Te Wiki o te Reo – Opening Ceremony
Te Wiki o te Reo – Opening Ceremony
Free language lessons supported by Ka Poupou o te Reo – Mātauraka Maahanui.
Te Reo Kori
Maori board games
Kapa haka lesson
Kapa haka lesson
Join us for kapa haka lessons on 11 September. This event is open to both staff and students.
Cafe Reo
Cafe Reo
Cafe Reo is an opportunity for staff and students on the UC campus to get together regularly to use their reo Māori in an informal situation. Nau mai, haere mai, tauiti mai!
Taupatupatu
Kauhau, Lecture Kotahi Mano Kaika
Kauhau, Lecture Kotahi Mano Kaika
An open lecture in Te Ao Marama, focusing on the Revitalisation of Te reo Māori and the Kai Tahu strategy. More from Diversity Fest 2019
Te reo Maori spin class
HealthSoc: Mindfulness, Meditation & Kombucha
HealthSoc: Mindfulness, Meditation & Kombucha
HealthSoc is proud to bring to you an evening of Mindfulness, Meditaiton, Kombucha, & Nibbles. Rebecca from Adapted Yoga & Pilates will guide a meditation, yoga, and mindfulness class, which will be followed by some drinks and treats courtesy of our mates at Good Buzz. This is an event you won't want to miss -…
International fashion showcase
International fashion showcase
Come experience and appreciate exotic outfits from around the world in University of Canterbury's first ever International Fashion show.This student led event will be the first event for Diversity Fest 2019. The event consist of students and members of the wider community strutting down the runway in either traditional or modern cultural pieces. One can…
UC Arts Ball
UC Arts Ball
Join us for ARTS BALL 2019! A magnifique night featuring music from Double Double and Castaway. Tickets are just $45 ($50 for non-members) and include two free drinks and canapes. On se voit là-bas! View the Facebook event page.
Te Akatoki activation
Te Akatoki activation
Join Te Akatoki for a BBQ, kapa haka and mau rākau. Te Whānau Tahi and Te Akatoki will perform their kapa haka brackets, while Te Whare Tū Taua ki Waitaha will demonstrate the traditional Māori martial art of Mau Rākau. There'll also be time to take part in traditional Māori games. More from Diversity Fest
Gumboots Eng Core
Gumboots Eng Core
A quiz and games night for everyone, including nibbles and a book launch from one of our Master of Te Reo ākonga.
UCWIL Night in Vegas
UCWIL Night in Vegas
After selling out in 2018, UCWIL is back for A Night In Vegas! Come along for plenty of food, subsidised drinks, 'Vegas' themed games and a chance to spin the mighty WHEEL. That's right the wheel is back. For those that didn't attend last year on entry you will be given some chips (not edible)…
UCanDance Ball
UCanDance Ball
UCanDance is having a ball! The theme is ‘Four seasons in one day’ so get creative & inspire us with your costumes! This is our biggest event of the year and is always a fantastic treat to look forward to! Dancers from all around Christchurch come together for an epic night of dancing and socialising!…
Interfaith dialogue
Interfaith dialogue
Islam Awareness Week Join us for an interfaith dialogue where participants learn about the differences in ways of life, and notice the similarities that they share. Speakers will be shedding insight on their belief system. The dialogue is led by Shaykh Ahmed Abdo, a Sydney-born Imam, scholar and respected teacher of Islam. After studying in…