UC Opportunity, University of Canterbury, offers lifelong learning opportunities to the community and the professions, drawing on the expertise and resources of the University. In excess of 500 courses are offered each year to over 10,000 participants from the Christchurch, New Zealand and international communities. Professionals and business managers, industrial technicians, language students and the general public benefits from the diverse range of courses on offer. Courses for the general public are generally held at the University; institutions and businesses have the option of holding courses in-house for their staff, anywhere in the world. The Conference Office attached to UC Opportunity is able to organise conferences at a venue of your choice and has broad experience in planning all sizes and types of conferences.