Te Akatoki activation

Haere-roa Ampitheatre 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch

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

MONO: Shockone

The Foundry 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury

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…

Free with UC Student ID

Gumboots Eng Core

Engineering Core Canterbury University, Christchurch

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

The Shilling Club Ground Floor, James Height Library, University Dr, Ilam, Christchurch

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

The Village Presbyterian Church & Community Centre 365A Ilam Road, Chrustchurch

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!…

18.00

Interfaith dialogue

Jack Mann Auditorim Solway Ave, Ilam, Christchurch

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…

South Island Tertiary Wellbeing Forum

Tī Kōuka Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch

We 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, Christchurch

Islam 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…

Interfaith dialogue

Undercroft University of Canterbury, Christchurch

Islam Awareness Week Join us for an interfaith panel Q&A, part of Islam Awareness Week 2019. The dialogue is led by Shaykh Ahmed Abdo, a Sydney-born Imam, scholar and respected teacher of Islam. After studying in Tarim for 10 years, he returned to Australia where he currently teaches, works as an interpreter and is also…

International Food Festival

Ti-Kouka, Haere-roa 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch

Presented by the Canterbury Malaysian Students’ Association (CMSA), this journey of the taste buds will feature a range of cuisines, accompanied by cultural performance. Includes UC rainbow cupcakes – come join us for an exquisite cupcake experience. Decorate your own cupcake, ensuring the perfect ratio of icing to sprinkles.