Upcoming Events Hosted by Universities Across the Country

Featuring AUT, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Otago, and Victoria University of Wellington

From the North Island to the South, universities across New Zealand are sponsoring a variety of events for students to learn more about the programmes and opportunities available to them. Below you’ll find information about free events, both online and in-person, that will allow students and their families to learn more about options for tertiary study.

AUT

Art & Design Information Day – Friday 16 July

AUT’s Art & Design Information Day is designed for prospective students who intend to apply for AUT’s art and design undergraduate programmes. The event equips students with the information they need to submit their portfolio to meet admission requirements for the Bachelor of Visual Arts or the Bachelor of Design, and give general information about the courses. The event, hosted at AUT’s City Campus Friday, 16 July, is for any students interested in a Bachelor of Visual Arts (which has pathways in Sculpture and Intermedia, Painting and Printmaking, Photography and Lens Based Media) or a Bachelor of Design (with majors in Communication Design, Interaction Design, Digital Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design or Spatial Design). It is also the perfect opportunity for students to learn more about AUT’s interdisciplinary minors. There will be morning and afternoon sessions covering each major throughout the day.

Students are also encouraged to bring along their portfolios of work to this event (even if still under development) for feedback and guidance.

Follow this link to learn more and register!

AUT LIVE – Saturday 28 August

Join AUT’s liaison team to explore study options at AUT’s open day on the City Campus in Auckland’s CBD. Attend detailed info sessions, discover our world-class facilities, and meet exceptional academic staff who will guide you on your university journey in 2022 and beyond.

Follow this link to learn more and register!

Massey University

Virtual Open Days – 30 & 31 July

Discover what Massey has to offer at a virtual open day Friday, 30 July, or Saturday, 31 July from 9 am to 4 pm each day. Massey’s Virtual Open Days will have all the information that you and your whānau need to discover the variety of subjects, courses and programmes available at Massey University. This is also an opportunity to engage with Massey’s support staff online to help make decisions around the next steps in your educational journey.

Follow this link to register!

Campus Visit Days – 4 August (Manawatu), 20 August (Wellington), or 21 August (Auckland)

Designed to complement the Virtual Open Days, Campus Visit Days allow students, friends, and whānau to physically tour our campuses and see some of Massey’s facilities, showing students what each campus has to offer and giving students the opportunity to meet staff in person.

Follow this link to register!

University of Auckland

Christchurch Future Student Evening – Thursday, 10 June

The University of Auckland’s Future Student Evenings offer an opportunity for whānau, parents, caregivers and students to hear about what the University of Auckland has to offer. Future Student Evenings are designed to answer the many questions parents, guardians, caregivers, and students may have, to assist students in making an informed choice about university – a choice that will help set them up for life.

Learn more about what the University of Auckland has to offer!

Thursday, 10 June 2021

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

52 Cathedral Square

Follow this link to register!

To sign up for updates on University of Auckland events and updates, you can register here.

Open Day Online – Tuesday 29 June

Jump online and join the University of Auckland Liaison Team for a series of live webinars and panel discussions that cover everything students need to know about studying at the University of Auckland in 2022. This online event will run from 6 to 9 pm.

Follow this link to register!

Open Day On Campus – Saturday 28 August

Come along and experience the social side of University life at Open Day On Campus. Students will see what life is like at uni first hand and can explore the learning opportunities University of Auckland has to offer. This event will run from 9 am to 3:30 pm.

Follow this link to register!

University of Otago

Christchurch Information Evening – Wednesday 16 June

Wondering what it’s like to study at the University of Otago? Learn about what the University of Otago can offer students, including information on accommodations, admissions, scholarships, costs, and study options at Otago’s Christchurch Information Evening.

Wednesday 16 June 2021

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Addington Events Centre

75 Jack Hinton Drive

For more information or enquiries, reach out to the liaison team at (04) 460 9805 or via email at wellington.liaison@otago.ac.nz.

Victoria University of Wellington

Christchurch Information Evening – Wednesday 30 June

Join the Victoria University of Wellington Liaison Team for an information session introducing students and their families to life and study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

The session will include information about the student experience at Victoria University of Wellington and the capital city as a study destination, study areas, degree structure, admissions and enrolment, and accommodations, scholarships, and student services. The event will also include a panel of speakers with representatives from student recruitment, accommodation, and a current student at the University.

Follow this link to register!

For more information or enquiries, reach out to the liaison team at course-advice@vuw.ac.nz.

Open Day & Course Planning and Hall Tours – Friday 20 August and Saturday 21 August

Victoria University of Wellington Open Day on 20 August is the best opportunity to see all that the University has to offer while getting a taste of uni life. Open Day allows prospective students the chance to explore study options, catch a sample lecture, and talk to staff. Hang around for campus and accommodations tours and course planning sessions the following day, 21 August.

Follow this link for more information and to register!

School Leavers Scholarship Applications Open at AUT, University of Auckland, Lincoln University, and Massey University

Applications at Canterbury, Otago, Victoria, and Waikato to Open in the Coming Weeks and Months

As our Year 13 students prepare for the next steps they’ll take once they’ve left Rangi, one key question that just about every student has revolves around funding tertiary education. While many scholarship opportunities are available and I am here to help students identify specific scholarships that they might qualify for, those sponsored by universities to assist with accommodations and fees offer an accessible and relatively easy way for most students to take the first step in thinking about ways to make their continued education goals more affordable.

With those goals in mind, I’d suggest that every student considering studying at any of the eight universities here in New Zealand take note of the scholarships set aside specifically for First Year uni students and School Leavers. With applications now open at AUT, University of Auckland, Lincoln University, and Massey University, over the coming weeks and months University of Canterbury, University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington, and University of Waikato will join these schools in opening their school leavers scholarship applications to students. While most applications will be open through mid-August and into early September, one key to success in earning scholarships is planning, so below you’ll find the open and close dates for all school leaver scholarship opportunities (where available). Year 13 students should also keep an eye on the Year 13 Microsoft Team for information about upcoming Scholarship Writing Seminars and Workshops that will be hosted at Rangi in June and the first weeks of Term 3 and will help each student to craft their scholarship applications in a way that highlights every student’s individual achievements.

Awards for Young Speechmakers and Creative Writing Available

Sponsored by the Lions Club and University of Waikato

Young Speechmaker Competition

The Lions Clubs of New Zealand offers youth from 17 to 21 years of age the opportunity to participate in a national annual public speaking competition. Entry is free and open to the public through their local Lions Club.

The competition is open to all young adults who will be aged 17 to 21 inclusive on 30th June of the year of the competition.

Entry is free for all contestants and Club, District and National competitions are all open to the public.

The District competitions must be completed by 14 June 2021 and the National Final will be held in Wellington on Saturday 14 August 2021. The winners at each District final are expected to be available to compete at the National Final. There are certificates presented to all contestants and prizes for the winners at Club, District and National contests. Travel will be provided by your sponsoring local Lions Club.

For more information, follow this link or reach out to Krissi Schumacher or Erin Fitzpatrick.

Sargeson Short Story Competition

First offered in 2019, the Sargeson Prize is New Zealand's richest short story prize, sponsored by the University of Waikato. Named for celebrated New Zealand writer Frank Sargeson, the Prize was conceived by writer Catherine Chidgey, who also lectures in Writing Studies at the University. Entries open on 1 April for the 2021 Sargeson Prize and close at 11.59pm (NZST) on 30 June 2021. There is no entry fee, and entries are limited to one per writer, per division.

The Open Division is open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents aged 16 and over who are writing in English. Published and unpublished writers are welcome to enter. Entries must be a single story of no more than 5000 words. It must be an original, unpublished piece of work.

First Prize: $6000

Second Prize: $1000

Third Prize: $500

The winning stories will be published by Newsroom in its literary section ReadingRoom.

The Secondary Schools' Division is open to students enrolled at a New Zealand secondary school and aged between 16 and 18 years on the date that competition entries close. Entries must be a single story of no more than 3000 words. It must be an original, unpublished piece of work.

First Prize: $500

Second Prize: $200

Third Prize: $100

The winning story will be published by Newsroom in its literary section, ReadingRoom.

The winner of the Secondary Schools' Division will also be offered a one-week summer residency at the University of Waikato, to be taken up in January or February of the following year. The residency will include accommodation and meals at one of the University of Waikato Halls of Residence, a writing space in the School of Arts, and mentoring from postgraduate students and/or academic staff in the Writing Studies programme. If the winner is under 18 years of age, parental consent will be required.

For more information or to enter, follow this link!