Kia ora koutou,

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement earlier today, all UC lectures, tutorials, labs and workshops will stop from midnight tonight. Term break commences tomorrow, 24 March.

Term two will begin one week early, with online teaching commencing on Monday 20 April.

Understandably, you may be feeling stressed right now, and this decision relieves any pressure to complete any assignments or tests. These will be deferred to Term two and further information on this will be provided.

In the coming weeks check LEARN, where we will provide course updates.

University facilities:

Halls of residence

Day-to-day care provided to students in UC halls of residence will continue uninterrupted if you are unable to return home to your families. Given the period of time, we are encouraging all students that are able, to return home immediately.



Library

The Library will be closed from 5pm Tuesday 24 March. However, online access will continue.



UC RecCentre

The UC RecCentre has closed. They will continue holding online classes via their

The UC RecCentre has closed. They will continue holding online classes via their YouTube channel.

UC Health Centre and Uni Pharmacy

The UC Health Centre and Uni Pharmacy are considered essential services and will remain open for now. We are however asking anyone intending to visit the health centre to call first, as they are opening the doors to expected visitors only.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us 24/7 via:

Email: ucprotect@canterbury.ac.nz

Phone: 0800 827 748 or 03 366 3999

Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui | Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.

Ngā mihi,

Professor Cheryl de la Rey

Vice-Chancellor | Tumu Whakarae