UC Māori

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Tell ya mates! What to expect?
Tutorials and drop-in sessions to help you prep for exams. If you’re attending, be sure to bring specific questions about your course.
Study zones:
Quiet spaces for those who need to focus
A more social space for studying with friends
Computer rooms available for anyone needing tech access
Breakfast and lunch provided; we’ve got you covered!
Nau mai, tauti mai, see you tomorrow 🙌🏼🙌🏼

We’ve teamed up with PALS and UC Faculties to bring you the ultimate study sessions! Whether you’re flying solo or bringing your study crew, head over to Te Ao Mārama for a space to grind, connect, and succeed.

What to expect?
Tutorials and drop-in sessions to help you prep for exams. If you’re attending, be sure to bring specific questions about your course.
Study zones:
Quiet spaces for those who need to focus
A more social space for studying with friends
Computer rooms available for anyone needing tech access
Breakfast and lunch provided; we’ve got you covered!
Stay updated: Keep an eye on our socials and emails for daily updates—things might change, so don’t miss out on the latest info!

Pro tip: Bring your mates, soak up the good vibes, and make the most of everything on offer!

Smash it this Study Week so we can nail those exams together, whānau!

Kia ora everyone 👋🏽

It’s that time of year again - with only three weeks’ of the term left, this Sunday is the final date to withdraw from S2 courses (doing by the cut off date will ensure that you receive no academic penalties - please note however there will be no refunds). To make a change to your enrolment, log into your myUC account.

DATE: Sunday 29 September 2024

If you need help finalising your enrolment, please feel free to contact our team at UC Māori for support: [email protected] or book an appointment with one of our Kaiurungi (Māori Student Advisors) before the end of this working week – we are here to help! ❤️

“Ake, Ake, Ake”

E whakamānawa atu nei te kaupapa hirahira, o Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, mā te whakaputa i ngā kōrero hītori o tēnei whare wānanga. Kia ū mai i ngā rā o te wiki, kia rangona ngā kōrero e pōhutuhutu nei!

Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with a journey through our campus. Follow along each day as we connect whakataukī to buildings in our campus ki Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha

Keep an eye out for our end-of-week quiz where you can test your knowledge from our videos. We’ve teamed up with ucnz to offer an epic prize pack - don’t miss your chance to win

Kia kaha te kōrero i te Reo Māori! Hūro 🙌🏽

Mōrena e MMIL alumni

We will be travelling around the motu this week for the MMIL Information hui in Gisborne, Whangārei, Whanganui, and Wellington. Please feel free to share with your networks and hopefully we will see some of you at the hui.

Calling all ākonga Māori and Pacific who are studying MAOR108, HSRV103 & or WRIT101 this semester! 🗣️🗣️

Come along to our first study session which will be held on Tuesday 13th August from 2pm to 3.30pm at the Community Engagement Hub, Rehua 108

Bring some study materials, a good attitude and yourself - free tutoring, academic skills support and snacks will be provided 📚🥪

Please don’t be shy, we are here to help! We look forward to meeting you all 😊

Do you know someone or a group of students from our UC Māori community who showcase leadership at a local, regional and or national level; and are committed to Māori excellence? 👀🤔

✨ Nominations for this year’s Waewae Kai Pakiaka: Outstanding contribution to the Māori community awards are open and will close on Thursday 29th August ✨

To read the full award criteria or to nominate a UC student and or rōpū, please follow this link to the UCSA website: https://ucsa.awardsplatform.com/

📚✨Calling all 100-level commerce students✨📚 UC Māori and UC Pacific are teaming up to bring you epic commerce workshops this semester! 🫡. Whether you’re tackling ACCT102, ECON104, INFO123, STAT101, or MGMT100, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for extra support and success!

Listen Up! 🔈

Here are the key enrolment dates for this semester (S2):
📍28/7/24 - withdraw from S2 courses with a full refund
📍29/9/24 - withdraw from S2 courses with no refund or academic penalty.

If you need help finalising your enrolment, please feel free to contact our team at UC Māori for support: [email protected] or book an appointment with one of our Kaiurungi (Māori Student Advisors) – we are here to help! ❤️

KPMG New Zealand Careers Kiwa Mentoring Programme currently have spots available for Māori and Pacific tertiary students in Christchurch looking to develop the skills needed to transition into professional services!

Applications are open now e hoa mā ❤️

https://jobs.lever.co/kpmgnz/c759ac0a-e3c5-4ac8-8606-6821eabff88a

KPMG New Zealand Careers Kiwa Mentoring Programme currently have spots available for Māori and Pacific tertiary students in Christchurch looking to develop the skills needed to transition into professional services!

Applications are open now 👇🏽

https://jobs.lever.co/kpmgnz/c759ac0a-e3c5-4ac8-8606-6821eabff88a

Rise & Shine, it's Exam Breakfast Time! Exam Brekkies will be back on Monday the 10th of June till Friday the 21st of June. 8am - till we run out! 📍 The Foundry Bar

Breakfast options: Bacon and Egg muffin OR vegetarian option of hashbrown and mushroom muffin
*Weekdays only, Vegan and GF Options Available*

Kia ora, Talofa lava! 👋🏽

The UC Māori & UC Pacific teams with the support of invites you all to our Study Week Sessions, specifically designed to support your upcoming exams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your learning experience and connect with fellow students.

This enriching and supportive event will take place from Tuesday, July 4th to Friday, July 7th, and we would love for you to join us! 🙏🏽

Tutoring sessions are based in Jack Erskine, Beatrice Tinsley, and Te Whare Ākonga o Te Akatoki (the whare) (129 Ilam Road, corner of Ilam Fields).

Here’s what you can expect:

📚 Tutoring Sessions: Run by our awesome tutors and Our sessions include both structured and drop-in styles to fit your needs. Whether you need focused help or a place to do some independent study, we’ve got you covered.
📖 Study Spaces: Te Akatoki have offered their whare as a central hub for independent study, and kai! Bring your friends and study together in a supportive environment.
🍽️ Free Kai: We will provide breakfast and lunch each day in the whare to keep you energized and focused. Enjoy delicious food while you study and connect with peers.
💬 Support Presence: Our Kaiurungi and Pacific Advisors will be available throughout the week to offer support and guidance.

Additional Highlights:
• Our sessions are in conjunction with PALS and Faculty workshops, providing even more resources and support.
• The detailed session timetable is attached to this email, you will also find the PALS timetable ❤️

He hokinga mahara ki te kaupapa Eke Tangaroa i taha ake i te wiki kua hipa. Poho kererū ana! 👏🏽

Here is another speak peak from this month’s Eke Tangaroa celebration 📸👀

What’s good e te whānau? 🙋🏽‍♀️Nau mai anō – welcome back to the start of Term 2!

We hope that you all had a productive but enjoyable study break and are looking forward to the rest of this semester. Campus was pretty quiet the past few weeks’, so it’s great to see you all!

Remember to book in with a Kaiurungi (Māori Student Advisor) if you need any help or guidance this term or you can email us: [email protected] 🫶🏾

This time last week we gathered at Ngā Hau e Whā Marae for Eke Tangaroa - it was a special time celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of our latest cohort of graduates (the largest group of ākonga Māori to attend to date!) 👏🏽 👩🏻‍🎓

Here is a small collection of pikitia, while we await more official pictures 👀

PS :- If you are featured in any of this images and would like a copy, please send us an email and we will send them to you 🙏🏽 Īmera: [email protected]

Mauri ora! 🥰

Kua Eke Tangaroa! 🙌🏾👩🏻‍🎓

Thanks for sharing some pikitia from last week’s Eke Tangaroa celebration (our Māori graduate Celebration) University of Canterbury 🙏🏽

Māori celebration at UC is an inspiring kaupapa where Māori students success and excellence is acknowledged, as are their whānau and communities who have supported and motivated them throughout their journey.

Congratulations to all those who walked across the Eke Tangaroa stage! ❤️

Nga Hau E Wha Marae Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Te Akatoki - Māori Students Association University of Canterbury