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.
August
Weekly Music workshops:
Workshops run weekly during semester time, see the links below for more information. Sessions are free and open to the public, bookings required.
Hilinga mea’a o te maramataka Exhibition
Date and time: Open now until Saturday 19 September
Location: Fresh Gallery Ōtara, 5/46 Fair Mall, Ōtara Town Centre, Auckland 2023
Auckland Write Club weekly meeting
Come along and chat to other aspiring writers!
Date and time: Monday, 5-7pm
Location: 105-012
Student voices: AI and your degree
Tell the faculty leadership what roles AI should and shouldn't place in your education - and ask them your questions too!
Date and time: Tuesday 25 August, 11am-12.30pm
Location: 201-425, Learning Lounge
Raising the bar events not yet sold out!
Does a public health nanny state know best?
Is the "nanny state" just an excuse? Unpack public health criticism and learn why some complaints deserve to be taken seriously.
Date and time: Tuesday 25 August, 6-7pm
Location: Dice and Fork
Grubs in the pubs: adding insects to the global menu
As global populations rise, edible insects have been touted as a novel protein source that could help address food security. But despite being on the menu since human life began, the idea of eating insects is confronting for many of us.
Date and time: Tuesday 25 August, 6-7pm
Location: The Brewers Co-operative, 128-132 Victoria Street West, Auckland
Digital athletes: powering the AI work arena
Is AI quietly destroying the knowledge networks we rely on? Explore Esports and "digital athletes," and discover NZ's edge.
Date and time: Tuesday 25 August, 7.30-8.30pm
Location: Dice and Fork
Origami making event (Education Student Society)
Date and time: Thursday 27 August, 11am-12pm
Location: 201-377
History Seminar Series 2026
Confronting and reproducing ignorance about New Zealand history: Reflections on the Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories curriculum
Date and time: Thursday 27 August, 4-5pm
Location: 206-523
Board games evening (Uniband Inc)
A relaxed event for UniBand members and other attendees to catch up and play board games.
Date and time: Friday 28 August, 4-8pm
Location: 201-377
September
Drama 202 Annual Production: Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Date and time: 17, 18, 19 September
Location: 206-325, 14A Symonds Street
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 many more!
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.