Outreach Events

The Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School is a 5 day residential programme for Year 13 students who are hoping to study Astronomy or Physics at university.

UC's He Puna Pūtaiao is a science outreach programme for Year 10 Māori students from a selection of Christchurch schools. You get to engage in the culture of science and get involved in scientific research. From field trips to lab days, learn more about our He Puna Pūtaiao programme.

Are you a Year 12 student interested in studying science at university? The UC Science Summer Camp is a five-day event that gives you a taste of university life and what it's like to study science at UC so you can make informed decisions about your future. Check out the UC Science Summer Camp.

Save the date: Friday 5 September 2025

Open Day is an awesome opportunity to discover everything about life at UC. Join us for tours, activities and advice to help you make the right choice for your tertiary education.

Info Evenings are great in-person events to gain valuable information about UC qualifications and application processes.

Are you in year 10 or 12 and keen try out uni life? Come along and meet ākonga who are already at UC and find out about Aukaha Pathways for Māori.

UC has a special Te Rā Tūhura | Discovery Day for Year 12 students who are thinking of studying with us. This event brings students and teachers from Canterbury to our campus to enjoy the opportunity to explore our university. Check it out.

Previously known as Update Day, Rongo o te Wā gives Careers Advisors a chance to learn more about how UC’s unique, world-class education experience gives graduates the edge. Learn more.

During the academic year UC hosts a series of career fairs that include the Business and Arts Careers Fair, Law Recruitment Evening, STEM Careers Fair and Volunteering Expo. Our Career Fairs and Expos are an excellent way to raise your organisation’s profile with future graduates. Learn more.