University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury is a university located in the suburbs of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It offers degrees in Arts, Commerce, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Forestry, Law, Music, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy and Science.

Student Association and Traditions

The University of Canterbury Student Association (UCSA) is active on campus with its own radio station RDU and magazine Canta. They also run several bars, the 430 seat Ngaio Marsh Theatre, and several cafes around campus. The most popular on-campus bar is The Foundry.

Related Topics:
University of Canterbury Student Association - RDU - Canta - Ngaio Marsh - The Foundry

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There are several academic, sporting, recreational and cultural societies and clubs. The most prominent of these is Ensoc, The Engineering Society. The University of Canterbury Drama Society (Dramasoc) is famous for its 1942-1969 Shakespeare productions under Dame Ngaio Marsh, but regularly performs as an active student and alumni run Arts fixture in the small Christchurch theatre scene. There is also a similarly active Musical Society, MuSoc.

Related Topics:
University of Canterbury Drama Society - Ngaio Marsh

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One of the biggest student traditions is the Undie 500. This is an annual car rally from Christchurch to Dunedin run by Ensoc. The only stipulations are that the car must cost under $500, have a sober driver, and be road legal.

Related Topics:
Undie 500 - Dunedin - $

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A recent student tradition has been development of the annual Women in Engineering, WIE quiz, recently won by team 'tasti melons'.

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