UC Engineering

Join Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia’s first professional astronaut and the 2026 Australian of the Year, as she shares her remarkable journey from childhood dream to spaceflight training. In this talk, hosted by the Geospatial Research Institute (GRI), Katherine will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, opportunities and future of the rapidly growing space sector, as well as insights into Australia and New Zealand’s place in the global space industry.

Whether you're a student, science enthusiast, aspiring engineer or simply curious about the future of space exploration, this is a unique opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices shaping the future of space.

📅 25 June 2026, 1:30pm - 3pm
📍 University of Canterbury (and online)
Register your attendance on Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/katherinebennell-pegg

Passing through Rātā yesterday, you may well have wondered what the buzz was about. Our UC Electrical and Computer Engineering Department's annual Wacky Racers event once again drew a big crowd of participants and spectators alike. The event brings out the competitive spirits in our 4th year embedded systems students as they navigate their uniquely designed and built model cars through an obstacle course controlling their racers with their heads 🧙🧛‍♂️👩‍🚀👩‍✈️👨‍🏭💂‍♂️👷‍♀️

Congratulations to everyone who joined in the fun!

Looking to kickstart your career in STEM?

The UC STEM Careers Fair is your chance to meet employers, explore internships and graduate roles, and see where your degree can take you. With around 90 employers on campus, it’s the biggest careers fair of the year.

📅 Tuesday 12 May
🕥 10:30am – 3:00pm
📍 Rātā Foyer & Level 2, and Ernest Rutherford

Free for UC students, no registration needed. See you there 👀

Learn more: careerhub.canterbury.ac.nz/students/events/Detail/5158511


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Forestry graduates stepping into strong careers 🌲

For Phoebe Naske and Kelvin Milne, studying Forestry Science at the University of Canterbury led directly into employment, thanks to hands-on learning and strong industry connections.

Both attended today's Autumn Graduation celebration, having already started roles in Australia, applying the practical skills gained through Te Kura Ngahere | School of Forestry.

Congratulations to you bolth 🎓💐


New Zealand School of Forestry

It was awesome to see our graduates, whānau and the Ōtautahi community come together for our Graduation Street Parade yesterday, filling the city with celebration, pride and energy 🎉❤️

This afternoon we look forward to celebrating our Engineering, Forestry and Product Design graduates at their ceremony. Remember to follow the livestream on our main University of Canterbury channel.