Date: |
05 Aug 2026, 6.00PM – 8.00PM |
duration: |
2 hrs |
Venue: |
University of Canterbury |
Address: |
Rātā Building 63 Creyke Road Christchurch |
Cost: |
Free event |
The Canterbury branch of Engineering NZ is supporting UC's Industry Connect Event. This event is a great opportunity to meet students and share your perspective of what it is like working as an engineer, and to give advice to the next generation of engineers. The event will also be a useful opportunity to learn about what the mechanical and mechatronics student-led clubs are doing. The event will also be a useful opportunity to learn about a variety of ways the industry can collaborate with the university and support the next generations of engineers.
What’s happening
· A short welcome and introductory talk.
· Lab tours
· Networking and nibbles in the Rātā foyer - meet people, ask questions, make connections.
Plan for the night
· Arrive from 6:00pm
· Lab tour #1 6:10pm
· Welcome introduction 6:30pm
· Lab tour #2 7:10pm
· Networking & food ~6:45pm-8pm
Good to know
· Free to attend.
· Name tags will be provided to attendees
· Light snacks provided, including dietary requirements.
We hope to see you there!
Join fellow mechanical engineers at the University of Canterbury to have a chat & network with UC staff and students over light refreshments. If you want to have a look at the lab facilities, this is a perfect opportunity to go on a tour!
The Canterbury branch of Engineering NZ is supporting UC's Industry Connect Event. This event is a great opportunity to meet students and share your perspective of what it is like working as an engineer, and to give advice to the next generation of engineers. The event will also be a useful opportunity to learn about what the mechanical and mechatronics student-led clubs are doing. The event will also be a useful opportunity to learn about a variety of ways the industry can collaborate with the university and support the next generations of engineers.
What’s happening
· A short welcome and introductory talk.
· Lab tours
· Networking and nibbles in the Rātā foyer - meet people, ask questions, make connections.
Plan for the night
· Arrive from 6:00pm
· Lab tour #1 6:10pm
· Welcome introduction 6:30pm
· Lab tour #2 7:10pm
· Networking & food ~6:45pm-8pm
Good to know
· Free to attend.
· Name tags will be provided to attendees
· Light snacks provided, including dietary requirements.
We hope to see you there!
Presenters
Canterbury Branch
