University of Canterbury Alumni Community

A chilly start this morning with Ilam field covered in frost.
Did you ever have an early lecture on a morning like this? 🥶🧤🧣 And did you attend? 🤣

🎉 Happy Birthday, UC! 🎉
153 years ago today, on 16 June 1873, Canterbury College first opened its doors, marking the beginning of the institution we know today as the University of Canterbury.

To celebrate, we're giving away a UC Alumni Blunt umbrella! To enter, tell us about a special memory from your time at UC 🫶

What did your winter weekends look like when you were at UC? ❄️
Check out this RDU-sponsored snowboarding event at Mt Hutt, circa ’95–’05🏂

Congratulations to all University of Canterbury alumni recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for their service and leadership across community, health, sport, arts and public life.

UC thanks them for the difference they continue to make in Aotearoa and around the world.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4ufwask

Last weekend, alumni visited the UC Mount John Observatory and were lucky enough to enjoy clear skies for an evening of stargazing ✨

A huge thank you to Fraser Gunn for the incredible photos. To see more, click here 👉 https://bit.ly/4wR8zAN

A huge congratulations to UC alum Sam Sherwood on this incredible achievement.
We love seeing our alumni making an impact and being recognised for their work 👏

RNZ's national crime correspondent Sam Sherwood scooped three major awards at the Media Awards, including Best Specialist Reporting, News Journalist of the year and Reporter of the Year.

Find out more below 🔗

Check out this ad from the University of Canterbury Chronicle in 1978 🗞️

Colour TV ✓
Dishwasher ✓
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What's one thing that instantly takes you back to your UC days? 💭

Maybe it's a familiar place, a friendship, a tradition, or something unexpected - let us know in the comments!

Any alumni heading to One New Zealand Stadium tonight for Crusaders v Blues can take pride in UC researchers being part of the stadium's safety technology 🏟️

Earthquake sensing technology designed by Canterbury researchers to allow fast, accurate safety assessments has been installed inside Christchurch’s new stadium.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4nmDPna