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TriSci Presents: 1920's Inspired Cocktail Evening
2020-09-19 19:00 - 23:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Join TRISCI at Bentleys Lounge, Haere-Roaon Saturday 19th September 2020, 7pm till Late, for our 1920’s inspired cocktail evening!
Tickets are $25 for members of either BioSoc, Chemsoc and Physoc, and $30 for non-members. This gets you entry to the event, a free glass of bubbles on entry, nibbles, photographer throughout the night, subsidised cocktails, great music and more!
While non-alcoholic options will be available, this is an R18 event, so please bring a valid form of ID such as drivers licence or Passport (please note that your Canterbury card is not a valid form of ID).
We can’t wait to see you, old sport.

Coming Out Of Lockdown- QCanterbury Ball
2020-09-19 19:30 - 2020-09-20 19:30 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
A ball style event with music, catered food offered, a cash bar, and fun throughout the night (including a photo corner set-up in one area so guests can capture fond memories). Come dressed in your best outfits and show your pride in QCanterbury’s event of the year.
Doors open at 7:30pm with the event beginning at 8pm, going until 12am. Come with a partner (1 ticket per person) or by yourself to dance the night away and party until you drop. Tickets are currently limited to 85 people, subject to change if Christchurch moves to Level 1 lockdown on September 6th. Best dressed recommended, dancing encouraged, being your amazing selves essential.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
2020-09-21 08:30 - 2020-09-25 17:00 | Canterbury University, 20 Kirkwood Ave, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is on the 21st to the 27th of September, and this year’s theme is focused on “Reimagining Wellbeing Together, He Tirohanga Anamata”.
This annual campaign is all about raising awareness and reducing the stigma that exists around Mental Health.
To celebrate MHAW, the UC Community are holding a heap of events on campus and we’d love you to be there.
Wellbeing Expo (will only proceed in alert level 1 or below)
Wednesday 23rd September, 12-2pm
Haere-roa
Featuring a variety of wellbeing services and stalls, bbq, live music and care packs (first 100 attendees).
A prize draw (be at the expo to enter!)
Prizes include: Massage vouchers (from the Rec Centre), $100 UBS voucher (donated by TEU), 2 tickets to Mount John Observatory (tour and dinner), Himalayan salt lamp, plus loads more!
Lunchtime Seminars
Mon 21st – Friday 25th, 12pm – 1pm
Undercroft Room 101
Tues: Professor Neville Blampied, The Importance of Sleep for Wellbeing
Thurs: Professor Katharina Naswall, Wellbeing – Supporting your own and others.
Fri: Professional Julia Rucklidge, Practical suggestions for improving your mental health under stress.
Take a Mate for Coffee
Wednesday 23rd September
Turn up at the cash desk with your mate and get two hot drinks for the price of one!
Participating UCSA cafes include Nuts and Bolts in Engineering Core, The Foundry in Haere-roa, and Collective at Dovedale.
It’s valid for any hot drinks – the cheapest order is the free one. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. Only valid on 23 September 2020.
So take some time to join in and let’s reimagine wellbeing together.

AnimeSoc Quiz Night
2020-09-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Engineering Core Drawing Room, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come along and test your knowledge on all things anime!

AccSoc Presents: 2020 Leavers Dinner
2020-10-02 18:30 - 23:30 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
ACCSOC in partnership with CA ANZ, MYOB & BDO is​ pleased to announce the Accounting Society Leavers Dinner for 2020!
Join ACCSOC, our sponsors,​ and UC faculty for a night of fun, great food and celebration as we toast you and all of your hard work and wish you well for the future!

If you are graduating this year then this event is not one you want to miss! The event is open to graduates as well as friends, family, and anyone else you want to celebrate with, so you do not need to be a leaver to attend the event!

Ticket price includes a buffet meal, two drink tokens, entertainment (live dj!)​,​ and participation in BINGO to get the chance to win prizes!

Tickets will be on the 31st of August through this eventbrite page, we will be holding physical ticket sales also so keep an eye out for more details to come.

The theme is Casino Night and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all at this year’s​ leavers dinner!

Korea Day
2020-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
A carnival like event with different stalls of Korean food and activities that aims to spread the Korean culture among UC students. We will also be having performances, both traditional and K-pop so look forward to that!

Cider Tasting
2020-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | The Common Room, 119 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Cider and Chill anyone? Get your ticket now for Cider Society’s gathering of fine Cider sippers. The cost is $5 and you will get the opportunity to sample a selection of the country’s finest cider.
Think of it as a wine tasting, without the wine but with cider.
VENUE:
The Common Room on Riccarton Road is kind enough to host our event. Of course, this means that there will be plenty of opportunities to play pool as well as listen to some mean tunes provided by our very own DJ Rizzi. So why don’t you swing by having a yarn with your mates while you even make some new ones?
CIDER: The most important thing
Thanks to the generosity of cider companies nationwide, we’re able to offer samples of the following:
– Paynter’s Cider
– Left Branch Cider
– Zeffer
– Abel Cider
– Catlins Brewery
– Capital Cider Co.
On the night you’ll be given tokens that you’ll exchange for samples of cider. This is to ensure that there’s enough to go around.
TICKETS:
$5 for members
$8 for non-members (includes membership)
ADMIN:
As a club, we promote and encourage responsible drinking. Anyone intoxicated will be politely asked to leave so don’t be that guy! Like any event involving alcohol and its consumption, you’ll need to be aged 18 years or over to come.

FishSoc Flat Doof
2020-10-09 19:30 - 2020-10-10 19:30 | Canterbury
Get your crew together and come join us for opening night. Make sure you’re dressed in your finest fishing gears (will give you some tips for this). Jungle Juice provided to fuel you all up and DJs running all night long to ensure you all have a good night. Come round to get silly and initiate this club accordingly. Must be a member to grab a ticket, head over to our Facebook @ucfishsoc signups $5, tickets for party free to club members.

CHUR!

LAWSOC and College of Law Present: Leavers Night
2020-10-10 19:30 - 2020-10-11 00:00 | Fairway Room, Russley Golf Club - 428 Memorial Ave, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
The annual College of Law Leavers Night is happening Saturday 10th October!!!

This night is in celebration of all those graduating, for all the hard work and dedication you have had during your time at law school. Anyone wishing to celebrate alongside the leavers is welcome to come as well.

We have some amazing speakers for the night, the legendary LAWSOC Leavers Awards, plenty of nibbles and five drinks (wine, beer and non-alcoholic options) included with your ticket. So dust off your pre-COVID suits and cocktail wear, get yourself a ticket next Wednesday at 5pm for the outstanding price of $30 for Members and $35 for Non-members, and come celebrate with LAWSOC!

Hello Spring
2020-10-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Ti-Kouka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
The event was initially planned as Eid on Campus; however, it could not happen due to the consistent change n alert level conditions. Since we are moved to alert level 1, we are now ready to say a Hello to Spring on-campus and anticipate that more than 150 participants will be there.

Coffee Party 2020
2020-10-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa
Join us at Haere-roa this month and celebrate the end of lectures at UCSA’s Coffee Party!
This is a free event with coffee and tea, cakes, BBQ, animals, music and wellbeing stalls.
We’ll also be marking Pink Shirt Day – an event that encourages the community to speak up, stand together and stop bullying. Don’t forget to wear your pink!

Stress Less Week Semester 2 2020
2020-10-19 08:00 - 2020-10-23 17:00 | Canterbury University, 20 Kirkwood Ave, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
It’s study break, a time to hit the books (and probably a coffee or three). So to help you unwind, the UCSA presents Stress Less.

Exam Breakfasts
27 October – 6 November
Always a favourite, we’re serving up delicious FREE bowls of breakfast: This time it’s fancy porridge, rice pudding and muesli.
Exam Breakfasts run from 8am till 10am weekdays or until serves run out (first in, first served). You can find us in the Student Social Space in Haere-roa, and there’s no need to book ahead.
Feel free to BYO bowl and cutlery if you want to show the planet a little love.
And a big thanks to our mates at Harraways, Fresh Up and Boss Coffee for the support.

Exam Dinners
27 October – 6 November
The Foundry will be serving two weeks of hearty dinners priced at just $7 each (weekdays only, till serves run out, available from 5pm)

Stress Less Week
20 – 23 October
Enjoy five days of giveaways and chilled-out free events to help you find a bit of balance.
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Red Room Film Festival
2020-10-19 17:30 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
SKUB and the Ilam School of Fine Arts are proud to present the 2020 Red Room Festival!
Entry is $5 per person, and we will have programmes with a pull out poster available for a gold coin – bring cash!
The event is PG18, and drinks and food can be purchased at the venue.
Doors close at 6pm for our sit down theatre viewing, so make sure you’re there on time! We will then have a break and some nibbles before doors open again for the gallery/installation portion of the night.
We can’t wait to see you there in support of our local young artists and filmmakers!

Tea Party 2021
2020-10-23 10:30 - 17:00 | Haere-roa
It’s that time again – The legendary UCSA Tea Party is back!
Tea Party celebrates that magical time of year when lectures end, and the start of an epic summer to come. After weeks in lockdown we know it’s exactly what students need!
Get your costumes ready and mark your calendars for Wednesday at 10am for the full line-up announcement!
Tickets go on sale at 1pm on the Wednesday the 15th September.
This event sells out every year, make sure to be first in line to grab your tickets so you don’t miss out!
Reminder: Tea Party is for UC Students Only. You must have a current UC Student ID that matches the name on your ticket to enter the venue.

Postgrad Pub Crawl
2020-10-30 18:45 - 23:45 | Alfred Bar, Unit 6/2 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Are you a postgrad raring to go on a trail unlike any other around the city?
Level 1 got you out and about supporting local businesses?
UC PGSA brings you the inaugural Pre-Halloween Postgrad Pub Crawl! Come with us on a walk around Christchurch, discover new places, and support local businesses! Don’t just go to one pub, go to FIVE! We crawl to 5 bars in 5 hours with a free drink at the first place, and free snacks along the way.
Join us for an unforgettable night, spiced up with a whole bunch of experiences: from cool and quirky Wine bars to Irish pubs (there is something for everyone!). An evening of fun and spooky frolics, right on time for the spooky season this 30th of October! Perfect for meeting new people or just for enjoying a night with old friends walking across town
$10 Tickets, 18+ Event, Acceptable ID Required. We support safe drinking practices.

Day of the Dead Exhibit
2020-11-01 12:00 - 2020-11-03 11:00 | The Room Of Requirement – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Dia de los Muertos, known in English as Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition that can be traced to more than 3000 years ago. UC Spanish Club invites everyone in the community to attend our exhibition and learn about the history behind this unique tradition. Come and see the beautiful and colourful altar dedicated to our loved ones who have passed away.
One of the traditions includes putting a photo of your passed loved one- and we are welcoming everyone to come and place their photos in the altar.
We will also be skull-face painting and dedicating a small period each day to do the Nahuatl prayer- Check our day programme for the date and time.
Day of the Dead is a happy, family-friendly celebration, where everything is colourful and cheerful.
Our exhibition is open for 3 days, you may attend at any time during the opening hours.
On the 3rd day, when the celebration concludes we will give away the fruit, bread and sweets that was offered in the altar.

Exam Breakfasts
2020-11-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Haere-roa Foyer, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
27 October – 6 November
Exam Breakfasts are back for semester 2! Keep your belly full and your brain pumping with FREE bowls of fancy porridge, rice pudding or delicious muesli.
Exam Breakfasts run from 8am till 10am weekdays or until serves run out (first in, first served). And you can find us in the Student Social Space in Haere-roa (there’s no need to book ahead). Feel free to BYO bowl and cutlery if you want to show the planet a little love.
A big thanks to our mates at Harraways, Fresh Up and Boss Coffee for the support!

Secret Santa with CMSA
2020-12-17 17:00 - 23:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The Secret Santa event is a social event comprising of some fun activities such as group games, social interactions between participants with some food and refreshments provided.
There will be food, games and most importantly, gifts! Together with support from UC and UCSA, the event aims to strengthen the bond between Canterbury Malaysian Students’ Association (CMSA) members and other international students during this tough and difficult times. This event also provides the platform for these students to form stronger connections and support for each other. The University of Canterbury Vice Chancellor will attend to show support towards all International students who were unable to go back home during this pandemic.
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Pō whakangahau for Māori and Pasifika graduates
2020-12-18 19:00 - 2020-12-19 00:00 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Tēnā tātou! Nau mai tahuti mai ki tēnei pō whakanui i ngā tauira kua eke ki te puhitaioreore, kua tohua ki tā rātou tohu!
He pō tēnei Kia whakangā kia whakawhanaunga. Kia tuku i te makawe kia rere.
This is a night to celebrate the success of our UC Māori and Pasifika students who have graduated in 2020 so come along, celebrate with our graduates and have a good time! Please bring your whānau and friends. However, this event is R18 and you will need to present ID at the door and bar. We will have lots of kai, inu and even some live entertainment for you to enjoy.
Anei ngā taiputopito / details
Kei hea? – Haere roa – Tī Kouka room (90 Ilam road)
Āhea? – Rāmere 18 o Hakihea 7pm
When? – Friday 18th of December 7pm
Weruweru? – Kia taiea, kia tāmaramara!
Dress – smart tidy/ formal
Nā reira, e te tī, e te tā nau piki mai ki tēnei o ngā huinga whakanui, whakangā.
Mauri tū, mauri ora!
Te Akatoki exec 2020

UCSA O.Week 2021 | Lunch on The Lawn: Education Students
2021-02-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
We’re hosting a Lunch on the Lawn for all of the early birds who are back on campus! What better way to kick off the year than with a free snag or veggie patty?
Grab a bean bag, relax in the sun, and get stuck in to some games.
See you there.

UCSA O.Week 2021 | Beer Garden
2021-02-05 16:00 - 19:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
An early O.Week event for Education Students: Summer evenings in the Garden City call for drinks and a little socialising. This O.Week, head along to The Foundry bar and enjoy a cold one in the Haere-roa ampitheatre or The Foundry’s open courtyard. On the day, there’ll be happy hour, a cocktail special and a beer trailer.

UCSA O.Week 2021 | Postgrad BBQ
2021-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Haere-roa
Postgrads, join us for a free bite and a relaxed ‘mix and mingle’ at Haere-roa this O.Week. We’ll be serving all the usual BBQ faves.

UCSA O.Week 2021 | Te Whiringa [POSTPONED]
2021-02-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
*** Update 15 February: This event is postponed until further notice due to the rise in COVID-19 alert levels in Christchurch. Please stay tuned to UCSA/Te Akatoki channels for updates on this event. ***

The UCSA and Te Akatoki presents Te Whiringa
Te Akatoki Māori Students’ Association is the formal body that represents all Māori students studying at UC. Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga/Aroha, and Ūkaipōtanga are their uara, and they provide their students with a place where they feel culturally connected and safe.
Tauti mai ki Te Whiringa – join us for a night of cultural festivities! Treat your tastebuds to a selection of free Māori and Pacific kai (food) – a steam-cooked hāngi meal and delicious panikeke lapotopoto (Samoan pancakes). Come connect with the whānau of UC Māori and Pacific on campus, enjoy cultural performances and demonstrations from our Māori and Pacific community, then sit back and relax to watch a home-grown movie at our outdoor cinema.
Everyone is welcome, GF & V options available, and please bring a blanket for the movie. Tēnā, nau mai!

Location: The Amphitheatre (Wet Weather Venue – Ngaio Marsh Theatre)

UCSA O.Week 2021 | The First Froth (R17)
2021-02-18 20:00 - 2021-02-19 01:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
O.Week is here and it’s time to head out into the big wide world! Introduce yourself to a random from down the hall or just rock up to The First Froth! Featuring Fairbrother, Sly Chaos, Artemizia and MJ as they give the Ngaio Marsh PA system its first work out of the school year – The First Froth will start your year off the right way.
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UCSA O.Week 2021 | Ori Market
2021-02-19 08:30 - 14:00 | C Block Lawn, C-Block Lawn, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
What a way to get into Friday, the Ori Market has an array of treats in store. Learn your way around campus and enjoy a meander through the stalls. There’ll be some great club entertainment and food trucks to feed your taste buds. How could you not, UC 2021 is where it’s at.

UCSA O.Week 2021 | Toga (R17)
2021-02-20 20:00 - 2021-02-21 23:59 | Haere-roa
Calling all gods and goddesses! Toga Party is back for another O.Week! Kick off 2021 with this rite of passage event. Grab a bed sheet and glitter, and you’re ready to party!
Please note: This event is R17. There are still some areas of the venue that are R18.
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UCSA O.Week 2021 | Pepsi Max Presents Movie Night (R16)
2021-02-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Presented by Pepsi Max
Come down from the high of O.Week with a free movie night!
Grab your friends and join us for the blockbuster comedy Blockers, with free popcorn provided by The Edge.

UCSA O.Week 2021 | Lunch on The Lawn
2021-02-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Start the uni year off with an O.Week must-do: Lunch on The Lawn.
Grab a free snag or veggie patty hot from the grill, then relax under the sun with some live music. And if you’re keen, try your hand at one of our lawn games.
See you there!

The Foundry Launch Night
2021-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
To kick the semester off right, get yourself to The Foundry Launch Night: there’ll be spot prizes, and Foundry vouchers up for grabs for the longest bull rider (must be in the bar to win).
Sponsored by our mates at DB Export Gold.

Blackcaps T-20 against Australia
2021-02-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Hagley Park, 14 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Tickets to the cricket and transport to and from the game are $25.
Bus passes, which DO NOT include tickets to the cricket, are $10. These only include transport there and back.
Buses will leave Haere-roa from 6.30 pm and will leave Hagley Oval following the match from 10.15 pm.
Bring your loudest supporters’ voices as this is sure to be a thriller of a match.

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