University of Canterbury programme
2026 Programme Overview
The UC programme includes the following activities:
2026 Calendar of Events
Date |
Event |
Description |
17 March |
Welcome Event for Year 1 Scholars |
Lunch meeting with Board Trustees |
31 March |
UC Aruhiko PEET Undergraduate Scholarship applications close |
|
13-14 April |
Regional Field Trip – Meridian Energy |
|
19 May |
Welcome Event for Year 2, 3 and 4 Scholars |
Meeting with Scholars and local Members |
6-9 July |
Power Systems Field Trip – North Island |
4-day event to North Island sites – details and application process on Ako LEARN |
13 July - 21 August |
Power Careers Event – Industry Lunchtime Sessions |
Students meeting with Members |
30 July |
Power Careers Event – Graduate and Internship Convention |
Students meeting with Members |
3 September |
Regional Field Trip – MainPower |
|
8 October |
Scholarship Awards |
Celebrate the year and scholars' achievements |
Decide Your Discipline
The Faculty of Engineering provides events for Year 1 Scholars and Students to evaluate their preferences for their next year of discipline specialisation. Aruhiko PEET will be present at these events to promote the benefits and advantages of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme including the emphasis on power engineering.
Scholar Community
The Aruhiko PEET programme produces a community of scholars across all years of the BE(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree structure. This provides opportunities for mentoring, sharing experiences and group support over and above the standard education programme.
Workforce Transition
Industry engagement opportunities are designed to provide scholars with opportunities to understand the workforce transition for senior students. The Aruhiko PEET programme provides scholars with opportunities to meet and interact with both recent graduates and other engineering professionals who have completed the transition to and within the workforce across many sectors.
