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Express Yourself - UCSA X QCanterbury
2022-05-23 10:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Undercroft, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
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 vision is of a finished product filled with colour, doodles and thoughts of how UC students and staff feel about your place in the world 🌈

Composition Workshop with UC Photography
2022-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
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 social media channels!

Tū Taua
2022-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
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 and we encourage others who are not normally involved with anything Māori related to join and experience a bit of Māori culture.

Food Truck Fest
2022-05-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Haere-roa
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, CMSA, GCCC, and TuneSoc as well as an epic fire performance by UC Flow to light up the night. This isn’t one to miss!!

ENSOC's Yarns Night
2022-05-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
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 some experienced individuals from well known company’s in the in the engineering industry! Speakers will come talk about some of their experiences in the industry, their transitions from university into the industry and potential internship and graduate opportunities out there! The casual yarns night will cover some funny stories and a heap of options for future careers, exchanges, masters and heaps more! There will be areas for each discipline allowing for casual chat with other grads and even some senior engineers. The evening will consist of 6-8 speakers who will speak for approximately 10 minutes and food is provided!
Tickets are free but we have limited space so get yours now!
See you all there!

Tui Quiz Night
2022-05-24 19:00 - 20:30 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
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?
2022-05-24 19:30 - 21:00 | The Living Room, UBS, University Drive, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
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 7pm and Friday the 27th at 5:30pm in the Living Room next to the university bookshop.

SKUB and SoFA present: Totally Totes!
2022-05-25 11:30 - 13:30 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
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
2022-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Te Rua Makerspace, Level 2, Puaka-James Hight, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
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
2022-05-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Te Rua Makerspace, Level 2, Puaka-James Hight, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
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

Writing Workshop with UC Writers Society
2022-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
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
2022-05-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
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.

Mono - Coastal Promotions Takeover ft. Willy Mav
2022-05-26 20:00 - 2022-05-27 01:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
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 his production skills. Names such as Skeptical, Bcee, Bou, LSB, 1991, Document One, K-motionz and Monty to name a few.

Willy Mav isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. With huge solo releases and collab’s with artists from around New Zealand and a consistent touring schedule, he’s going to be one to watch into 2022 and beyond.

On Support duties we have Worthy & Ponz, Boasteeze, Sully & Changing Tides and for the first time ever, the 1st Year Inter Hall DJ competition.
The 1st Year Inter Hall DJ competition is made specifically for 1st year University students.

Details are as follows:
ENTER – Send a DJ mix to liveanddirect47@gmail.com. Include your name and what UC hall you are in. Entries close Monday 23rd May
DRAW – 4x contestants will be drawn, each from a different UC Hall.
BATTLE – These 4x contestants will have 15 mins each to perform from 8:00 – 9:00 pm, the best live mix and crowd reactions will win the competition.
WIN – The winner will receive $100 worth of New Balance gears, a Tea Party Double Pass with skip the line entry, a $50 bartab and a DJ set fee.
Best of luck!
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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.
Its $10 on the door for your non UC plus ones (Eftpos only)
Not a UC students plus one? Sorry team, this ones not for you.

Lunchtime Concert: 'Even-More-Than-Contemporary Voices and Bands'
2022-05-27 13:10 - 14:10 | Recital Room, UC Arts at the Arts Centre, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
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
2022-05-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Te Rua Makerspace, Level 2, Puaka-James Hight, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
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
2022-05-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
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 seen anything quite like them before!

Africa Day Expo!
2022-05-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Haere-roa
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 a taste of Africa!

Gagana Samoa Samoa Language Week '22
2022-05-30 09:30 - 2022-06-03 17:00 | University of Canterbury
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 on our Facebook and Insta channels.

While you’re at it, check out our mates at the Samoan Students’ Association online for their language comp’!

*Hot drink available while stocks last, and only at The Foundry, Nuts & Bolts, and Café 1894 during business hours Monday 30 May to Friday 3 June 2022. 1 per person. Available on any ‘standard’ hot drink.

Lunch on the Lawn: End of Term BBQ
2022-06-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
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 there!

Mono - Sammie & Teto w/ Beccie B
2022-06-02 21:00 - 2022-06-03 21:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
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 spot at a number of prestigious New Zealand festivals including Rhythm & Vines, Hidden Valley and Northern Bass.
Known for her seamless fusions of genres from underground house to techno & breakbeat, SAMMIE will take you on a musical journey through all realms of electronic music.

TETO spent her formative years as a regular in the downtown club circuit, exploring an array of styles within house music, eventually finding her stride in tech house. She held down a residency for 2 years at one of Auckland’s top nightclubs and frequented events around the city.
She then caught the attention of George FM and has now played festivals all across the country such as Rhythm & Vines, Hidden Valley, That Weekend and Baseline, as well as support slots for international acts such as Solardo, Claptone, Motez, Set Mo, Confidence Man + many more.

Beccie-B is no stranger to the scene after many years of designing for promoters and DJs nationwide, Beccie B developed an apparent love for House and Disco.
Fast forward a wild year and she has taken Aotearoa by storm. Promoting local shows in Ōtautahi, such as Sugar & Spice. And opening for acts such as; Prospa, Chaos in the CBD, Skin on Skin, Marcellus Pittman, and Frank Booker.
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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.
Its $10 on the door for your non UC plus ones (Eftpos only)
Not a UC students plus one? Sorry team, this ones not for you.

Rā Whakangahau
2022-06-03 11:30 - 13:30 | The Whare, 129 Ilam Road (next to Uni Hall)
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.

Shut Up & Write! (Postgrad event)
2022-06-07 08:30 - 2022-06-09 20:30 | Bentleys Bar, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Give your writing space a shake up with Shut Up & Write!
Over three days, UCSA’s transforming Bentley’s, Haere-roa into a quiet, productive space for you to sit and write. Snacks and drinks will be provided (with dietary options included)*. And the Academic Skills Centre will be on hand from 1–3pm each day to help with your writing if you need it.
If you’re balancing study with childcare responsibilities, we’ve got you covered, too, with a chill out zone that’s kid-friendly and equipped with bean bags and board games.
No need to book – we’ll see you there.
*Food available while stocks last.

$7 Exam Dinners
2022-06-07 16:00 - 2022-06-10 19:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
It’s study season: To help, The Foundry is bringing back $7 Exam Dinners and throwing in something extra – morning meal deals.

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Exam Breakfasts!
2022-06-13 08:00 - 2022-06-23 09:30 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
FREE EXAM BREAKFASTS

Available while stocks last. From 8am until we run out (which is really quickly FYI – these are popular). Weekdays only.

You may have heard of this legendary time of the year. One in which students set their alarms that little bit earlier. One in which students have something to look forward to when going to sleep.
Exams are a stressful time in a students life so what better way to ease some tension than a FREE breakfast cheers to the UCSA, Fresh-up NZ and BOSS Coffee!

Head to Haere-roa at 8:00am between the 13th and the 23rd of June (weekdays only) and grab a breakfast roll! You can either get it to go or sit and enjoy it in The Foundry.
Breakfasts are available only while stocks last – first in, first served (and they go QUICK!)

Choose either:
Bacon, Egg, Hash Brown and Relish served in a Bap
Avocado, Tomato, Hash Brown and Relish served in a Bap (vegan)
Both options available as GF on request

Foundry Exam Meals
2022-06-13 09:00 - 2022-06-24 19:00 | Haere-roa
The Foundry’s bringing back $7 Exam Dinners and we’re pretty tempted …

Meal of the day (4PM to 7PM)

Monday to TuesdayFish and chips

WednesdayBangers 'n' mash with peas and gravy

ThursdayPork and apple schnitzel with wedges and salad

FridayBeef lasagne

All five daysVegan burgers

Available 4PM to 7PM or until servings run out. 13-23 June weekdays . First in, first served. If available, takeaways cost extra.

Daytime meal deals, Monday to Friday
$2 pumpkin soup and $4 chowder. Available all day until stocks run out. Weekdays 13-23 June.
$12 eggs bene with coffee or juice. Weekdays 9AM to 12PM, 13-23 June. Standard coffee (add-on and takeaways are extra). Standard juice.

Matariki Formal Celebration
2022-06-25 18:00 - 23:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Te Akatoki and the UCSA jointly invites the UC community to come together at Te Ahunga o Matariki and celebrate the Māori New Year!

Te Ahunga o Matariki is an initiative to enhance, celebrate and indulge in the journey of Matariki with all its cultural richness.

FREE tickets to our joint Matariki Celebrations are available now! Celebrate alongside us with Kapa Haka, speakers, dancing, music, and best of all, YUM KAI!

All are welcome to attend by registering for a free ticket now!

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/matariki-formal-celebrations-tickets-354990204257

The Matariki Formal celebration is a culmination of a week of festivities that enhance the mana motuhake of Māori, awareness and participation in Te Ao Māori ahurea, and creating platforms to connect tauira with their identity to better equipped tauira succession.

Te Ahunga o Matariki aims to be a series of events, lessons and celebrations including;

Hākari (Feast)
Māra Kai Workshop (Garden)
Hīkoi (Walk)
Toiora (Yoga)
Formal Dinner

We look forward to seeing you there!

UCSA RE:ORI '22 | Postgrad Brunch
2022-07-14 10:30 - 12:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
An opportunity for Postgrads to mix, mingle, and indulge in a delicious brunch (dietary options available, of course). You’ll also enjoy a free drink on arrival – is it a bubbles or OJ kind of day?

We’ll be joined by representatives from the UC Postgrad Community; Ekant Veer (Associate Dean of Postgrad Research), Alison Stevenson (Doctoral Experience Coordinator) and Cleo Vernon (UCSA Postgraduate Representative and President of PGSA).

We can’t wait to see you there!

Registrations essential, get your ticket while it’s hot!

Dillon Francis (US) - Christchurch
2022-07-15 20:00 - 2022-07-16 00:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
For the last decade, Dillon Francis has barely stopped moving. Since he first broke out with a series of vivid, vibrant dance tracks, he’s maintained a whirlwind tour schedule, playing festivals and shows across the world. In between making hilarious music videos, designing his own clothing line, and writing a surreal animated TV show, he has, of course, issued a nearly countless number of electrifying cuts.
His restlessness has made for otherworldly, overwhelming music and compelling art no matter what medium he’s working in. There are always new worlds to explore.Since rising to prominence as a standout in the colorful moombahton scene of the early 2010s, Francis has made a lot of music, both in collaboration and on his own. He’s made head-spinning dance music, brash rap tracks, and breezy reggaeton, though all his best moments blur together all these worlds and more. Part of the fun of listening to Francis’ music has become that you never know exactly what you’re going to get.
The diversity of his catalog has always been a strength—his genre bending hit “Get Low” with DJ Snake was RIAA-certified platinum, “Coming Over” with Kygo [feat. James Hersey] was RIAA-certified gold plus topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, “Sexo” with Residente was RIAA-certified Latin gold, and “Anywhere” [feat. Will Heard] went to #1 on Dance Radio Airplay.

UCSA RE:ORI '22 | Warm Fuzzies
2022-07-18 - 2022-07-23 | University of Canterbury
Keep an eye out for the UCSA Exec during RE:ORI ’22, as they roam around campus giving away FREE Warm Fuzzies, including:

RE:ORI ‘22 tickets
Fresh Up, V and Boss Coffee
Hot chocolate & cookies
Hot soup
Plus lots more 👀

Check out our Instagram page for more details during RE:ORI ‘22

UCSA RE:ORI '22 | Te Rourou a Haere (Lunch on the Lawn)
2022-07-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
We can’t wait to see you back on campus for Semester 2! What better way to start day 1 than a free snag (or veggie pattie) at Te Rourou a Haere (formerly Lunch on the Lawn)

Grab a bean bag and relax with live music. Plus, we’ve got giant games, FREE Fresh Up, Boss Coffee and more!
