Upcoming Arts and Education events

Looking for events to expand your social circle or get career advice? Find out what's happening for Arts and Education students.

September

Inaugural Lecture of Professor Tan Bee Tin - A journey into interest and creativity in language teaching and learning

Date and time: Thursday, September 4, 5.30-6.30pm
Location: 201-440, 10 Symonds Street

For more information and to register, click here.

Grad Dip Teaching pop-ups

Date and time: Tuesday 9 September, 11.30am-1.30pm
Location: B201 Atrium

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Career Bites: Marketing, Communications, and PR Pathways

Date and time: Thursday 18 September, 12-1.30pm
Location: 423-342, Conference Centre Lecture Theatre, 22 Symonds Street

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Graham Allen Prize in Musical Theatre Concert

Date and time: Saturday 20 September, 7-9pm
Location: School of Music Building 250, 6 Symonds Street, Auckland

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The 16th Annual Waipapa Taumata Rau / University of Auckland Jazz Academy

Date and time: Friday 26 September - Sunday 28 September
Location: Kenneth Myers Centre, 74 Shortland Street Auckland 

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October

Inaugural Lecture of Professor Rebecca Jesson

Date and time: Wednesday 8 October, 5-7pm
Location: B201-393, 10 Symonds Street

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Opera Scenes

Date and time: Saturday, 11 October, 7.30pm
Location: School of Music, Building 250 

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Inaugural Lecture of Professor Jeremy Armstrong

Date and time: Tuesday 14 October, 5-6.30pm
Location: Old Government House Lecture Theatre (102-G36)

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November

2025 Research Showcase

Date and time: Tuesday 11 November to Thursday 13 November

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Rā Tuku Tohu

Date and time: Saturday, 22 November, 11.00am
Location: Waipapa Marae

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A taste of yearly events

Celebration days and cultural events

From Pride Week and Te Wiki o te reo Māori to Sustainability Week and Politics Week, our students love to get involved and celebrate themed days and weeks throughout the year with a range of fun events. 

Student associations

Both the Arts and Education Student Association (AESA) and Auckland University Student Association (AUSA) put on a range of events from orientation week onwards. 

Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosts a whole lot of fun training sessions at Kura Matahuna Unleash Space, from how to use a 3D printer to vinyl cutting.

Plus more

  • Carnivals
  • Movie nights
  • 'Stress less' Week
  • Arts and cultural events
  • Debates

Interfaculty Sports

Join our team and take on the other faculties at interfaculty sports competitions. It's a great chance to get active, meet new people and show off your skills in the sporting arena.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Ccompetition

Could you present your 80,000-word PhD thesis in less than 180 seconds? The 3MT competition is an unmissable opportunity to refine your research elevator pitch, enhance your presentation skills and drive the impact of your research.

3MT is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. It is an exciting, fast-paced event that is held annually in more than 900 universities in 85 countries.

You can find more information about the 3MT competition, including rules, eligibility, competition structure and tips here.