WiE CAN Women in Engineering Residential Programme 15 - 19 January 2023
WiE CAN is a 5 day/4 night Women in Engineering residential programme featuring a range of interactive workshops, inspiring presentations, and fun social activities. You will be immersed in student life and experience the range of engineering subjects on offer at UC.
Each year there are 60 places available and you don’t have to be top of the class to apply!
If you are…
- A female student* completing Year 12 in 2022 at a NZ high school
- Over the age of 16 years old by 15 January 2023
- Currently studying physics and maths with calculus**
- Excited to explore the limitless opportunities in engineering
- Interested in innovation, problem solving and making a difference to society
- Wanting to experience life as a UC student
- Looking for a fun challenge to take on during the summer holidays
…this FREE, hands-on programme is for you!
*Applications open to female students or those who identify as female.
**View the required achievement standards for studying a BE(Hons) at UC.
Applications open Monday 4 July 2022. Sign up below to be kept up-to-date about WiE CAN and other important information from UC.
WiE CAN Details
Date: 15-19 January 2023. You will arrive the afternoon of Sunday 15 January to settle in and meet your fellow students, and depart Thursday 19 January after 12.30pm.
Location: University of Canterbury, Christchurch.
Accommodation: Tupuānuku
Cost: FREE! UC will provide accommodation and meals during the programme, from afternoon tea on Sunday 15 January through to morning tea on Thursday 19 January.
Attendees are responsible for travel to and from the camp. Assistance for travel expenses is available to attendees experiencing financial hardship, at the approval and discretion of the organisers.
Sample Timetable: View last year's timetable (2023 programme subject to change)
Application Dates: Applications open 4 July and close 12 August. Successful applicants will be notified by 31 August.