This exhibition follows on from conversations that were had at the Ilam School of Fine Arts Roundtable Talk: ‘NFT :Medium or Derivative’ facilitated by visiting writers and curators Anna and Kelly Pendergast and Nina Dyer. Held in the Ilam Campus Gallery, 10am – 4pm daily.

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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? 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…

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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).

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!

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…

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…