Cancer Education Series
The Cancer Education Series is a powerful new initiative designed to educate, empower, and engage young adults in the conversation around cancer prevention, early detection, and support. Through a dynamic collaboration between the United Against Cancer Foundation and Canteen Aotearoa, this program brings leading medical specialists directly to university campuses, offering students the opportunity to learn firsthand from experts in oncology and public health.
With a focus on awareness, knowledge, and action, the series complements existing campus health initiatives and aims to build a health-conscious, proactive student community. Through informative talks, real-life insights, and open discussions, students will gain essential tools to better understand cancer risks, make informed health decisions, and support peers navigating the cancer journey.
Join us as we take a critical step toward a future where education leads to early intervention, stronger support networks, and ultimately, lives saved.
19.3 million
Affected by Cancer Globally in 2020
9.3 Millions
Deaths Each Year Globally
110 Deaths in NZ
Per 100,000 due to Cancer
Manurewa High School
– 07 May 2025
University Of Auckland
University Of Auckland
– 29 May 2025
Feedbacks
"As women, it feels like we are expected to know the ins and out outs of our bodies. But talks like these made me realise there is so much I am yet to understand about my body, and how to care for it and nurture it. It's a good reminder we're all in the same boat learning about ourselves and our bodies".
"I was expecting to come to the talk and only listen with one ear while I work on my assignment and have lunch. But it all became very interesting very quickly, and suddenly I shut down my computer to focus on what was said fully. It's nice to be able to have a break from the grind of Uni and still learn things that are important"
“Health education for cancer feels targeted to women a lot of the time so it was nice to be able to learn more about health issues I can personally encounter as a man and how I can make sure I know how to notice them. I’ve never really learnt how to check myself for cancer except through awkward YouTube videos in health class, so I came out of the event with a lot more knowledge than I came in.”
“I wasn’t even planning to go. I’d just finished at the gym and saw that there was a lot of people sitting and listening to a talk, so I thought why not and decided to join in. And I’m glad I have because I have learnt a lot about topics that I thought I already knew a lot about already. Thank you for organising those.”