University of Canterbury Library

24/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone graduating this week! We are super proud of you all! Don't forget to stop into any of the libraries and take your selfie with one of our frames! 🎓🎓

20/08/2026

Many thanks once again to everyone who participated in the Thesis Film Festival 2026. And special thanks to everyone who came along to the Research Student Showcase yesterday - it was a lovely evening!

Warm congratulations to our prize-winners:

Yixin Liu - First Place
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAyLebDja1E

Sanduni Geeganage - Second Place & People's Choice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ScmSWvmm2o

Xiaoxu Yang - Third Place
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrmRu0k_-Sc

Well done all of you!

18/08/2026

A little rainbow magic from level 11 this afternoon! 🤩

12/08/2026

Six striking sculptural manu, inspired by ancestral Māori rock art, have landed at UC’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Library as part of renowned Ngāi Tahu artist Ross Hemera’s new mahi toi, Te Whakawhiti.

Created from aluminium and a range of timbers, the six manu bring the visual language of Te Waipounamu Māori rock art into a contemporary learning space. The artwork draws on the narrative of Raureka and pounamu, reflecting themes of journey, connection, innovation and discovery.

The unveiling was celebrated with a panel discussion exploring the story and significance behind the artwork, and its connections to Māori art, mātauranga and engineering. It was a great opportunity for students, staff and visitors to learn more about the mahi toi and the cultural narrative woven through each piece.

If you head over to the Engineering and Physical Sciences Library, make sure to keep an eye out for them!

UCArts UC Māori Ilam School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury

05/08/2026

There's still time to vote for your favourite video in the Thesis Film Festival People's Choice Award.

Watch the videos on UC Library's YouTube channel and click Like to vote for your favourite/s. The video with the most Likes wins $250!

Voting closes at 12 noon on Friday 7th August.

https://tinyurl.com/3nzp67m4

28/07/2026

To mark the occasion of new mahi toi by Ross Hemera installed in EPS Library at UC, we have a unique opportunity to learn more about Hemera’s mahi toi.

Please join us for a panel discussion with Ngāi Tahu artist, Professor Ross Hemera in conversation with Kaiarahi Māori Gemma Stewart and Conor Clarke, Lecturer in Photography, School of Fine Arts.

UCArts UC Māori Ilam School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury

26/07/2026

Voting is now open for the Thesis Film Festival People's Choice Award winner.

Watch the videos on UC Library's YouTube channel and click Like to vote for your favourite/s. The video with the most Likes wins $250!

https://tinyurl.com/3nzp67m4

23/07/2026

We are seeking an innovative and collaborative Engagement and Learning Librarian to lead the University of Canterbury Library Makerspace and deliver engaging learning experiences that enhance student success, creativity, and belonging. See the full listing and apply here:

https://jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/ajid/L6Lia/Kairuruku-W-hi-auaha-Engagement-and-Learning-Librarian,32957

Applications close 03 August 2026

21/07/2026

UC Library invites students of law and
business to particape in a reseach study on textbook
purchasing in Aotearoa New Zealand. 📑

With this research the project team hope to:
- Understand the amount of money LLB and BCom
students have spent on textbooks in 2026
- Obtain data to understand whether the cost of
textbooks impacts on students' purchasing behaviour
- Obtain data to understand whether the cost of
textbooks impacts on students' use of their institutional
library
- Understand students' viewpoints on textbook access
and their study success
The information from this study will help to inform
textbook purchasing decisions by the library.

UC CRIMSOC UC Business School UCSA - University of Canterbury Students' Association UC Pasifika Law Students' Society LAWSOC Canterbury

09/07/2026