Media enquiries
10 August 2025
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The UC Communications and Events team handles all media requests and operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm.
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Media visits and filming
If you are a journalist and would like to visit the University, our team will be happy to assist and will arrange appropriate filming space and oversee filming relevant to our work, both for commercial projects and news media. Please contact UC Media. When you arrive on campus please sign in at the security office.
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UC engineering students win international competition
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UC wins national award for employability service
UC has been recognised for excellence in helping students develop career-ready skills and connect with employers.
Fair suppliers strengthen business resilience
Businesses are better able to withstand disruption when suppliers make fair decisions and turn strong relationships into flexible action, UC research finds.
Digital models to help predict natural hazards in Kiwi capital
An innovative project using digital simulations to predict future hazards in New Zealand’s capital city takes its name from science fiction.
UC research challenges how we think autistic children learn
New UC research is challenging assumptions about how autistic children learn language.
Tiny robots, big potential: UC PhD explores new frontier
A UC researcher is pioneering laser-controlled robot swarms thinner than a human hair — work he believes could one day transform medicine and manufacturing.
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UC research puts local knowledge at heart of resilience
UC research explores how Pacific Island nations can better use place-based knowledge to strengthen disaster planning and resilience.
