International fashion showcase
Ngaio Marsh Theatre - Haere-roa Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, ChristchurchCome 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
Riccarton House Riccarton House, 16 Kahu Road, Riccarton, ChristchurchJoin 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
Haere-roa Ampitheatre 90 Ilam Road, ChristchurchJoin 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
MONO: Shockone
The Foundry 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, CanterburyMONO 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…
Gumboots Eng Core
Engineering Core Canterbury University, ChristchurchA 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
The Shilling Club Ground Floor, James Height Library, University Dr, Ilam, ChristchurchAfter 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
The Village Presbyterian Church & Community Centre 365A Ilam Road, ChrustchurchUCanDance 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
Jack Mann Auditorim Solway Ave, Ilam, ChristchurchIslam 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…
South Island Tertiary Wellbeing Forum
Tī Kōuka Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, ChristchurchWe have 10 free tickets to give away to UC students. Register below. Tertiary Wellbeing Aotearoa New Zealand is excited to present this year's South Island Tertiary Wellbeing Forum, jointly hosted by the University of Canterbury and the UCSA. Following the significance of the Christchurch Mosque attacks on our city and nation, the theme of…
Islam Awareness Week poster display
Undercroft University of Canterbury, ChristchurchIslam Awareness Week As part of Islam Awareness Week 2019, there will be a poster display in the Undercroft. Stop by to learn more about the fundamentals and science in Islam, as well as information about the prophet Muhammad and his message. This event aims to help people better understand Islam and change the narrative…