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Business partnership opportunities

21 July 2023

The importance of business partnerships and philanthropic support to the University of Canterbury cannot be underestimated. When businesses and universities work together, the benefits to each other and New Zealand are powerful. Find out about working with UC.

HOW TO APPLY

Employ a student intern or graduate
  • Advertise your opportunities on the NZUniTalent webpage.​

  • Send targeted recruitment messages directly to students.​

  • Increase your visibility and recruit at our Careers Fairs and Expos.​

  • Present your business and career paths to students on campus.​

  • Explore internships, work placements, community projects, and summer placements.​

  • Use campus facilities for interviewing students.


Get a project done

Students from many areas of UC spent time in organisations working on projects as part of course work, or as interns during the academic year. Here’s some of those opportunities:

Empower the next generation with our talented students and gain fresh perspectives and energy for your organisation.

From Psychology to Sport, UC’s Faculty of Health offers internships where students make a significant impact on community health and wellbeing.

Need to tackle technical challenges? Our Faculty of Engineering’s projects connect you with students who provide innovative solutions and expertise.

Our students improve community wellbeing and environments through courses like Resilient Environments and Resilient Cities, attracting motivated researchers.

We develop graduates who drive innovation and change. Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School connects you with top talent for recruitment, projects, internships, and tailored development.​

Our PACE team partners with businesses and community groups on impactful projects. Students from 40+ fields are matched based on their skills, experience, and field of study, as part of course-related work.

Develop your staff and your business

UC has a number of ways to help you and your staff develop the skills to make your business a success.

UC Online offers flexible online study options and provides learners with accessible and industry-relevant short courses, micro-credentials, and full university qualifications. 

The long-term partner in sustainable growth for organisations, offering tailored education, upskilling, and access to talent that drives sustainable growth from the frontline to the boardroom.

Enhance your ability to lead teams, tackle real industry challenges, and gain global business insights with our flexible, hybrid learning approach.

Connect with top industry-focused academics and leverage UC’s collaborative research process, from inception to intellectual property transfer, to benefit your business.

Get a competitive edge:​

  • Industry-sponsored research projects to boost productivity and profitability.​

  • Academic consultancy services for actionable insights and competitive edge.​

  • Development and commercialisation of research outcomes for business use.​

  • Collaborative research partnerships with UC academics.

Businesses, alumni, and the community support UC’s teaching, learning, and research, helping academics and students undertake projects that benefit New Zealand and beyond.

Your help will make a difference:

  • Support specialist programs such as the Pukemanu Centre, Pasifika Outreach, and the Rose Centre.​

  • Sponsor buildings, facilities, or equipment, with naming rights opportunities.​

  • Fund a Professorship, Chair, or advisory position.​

  • Sponsor scholarships for undergraduates, postgraduates, or PhD students.​

  • Fund research that benefits our communities.

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