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Study Smart Geography First Year: Help

LIBRARY STAFF

Staff at any Library desk or Hub are available to answer questions you might have about finding information and using Library resources and services.  

Help is available from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. You can also phone for assistance: (03) 479 8910 

Or, if you prefer... you can send an email to ask.library@otago.ac.nz or visit our AskLibrary service

We have also created a Self-Help Guide, you may find helpful.  

 


 

STUDENT IT SERVICES

Student IT Services staff are available to assist you with technology issues while you are studying at the University of Otago.


Student IT staff wear blue waistcoats with a thick yellow stripe across their shoulders.  Ask them for help with the computers on campus or your own laptop or mobile device.

Contact details for technical support.

Information for students from ITS.

 

STUDENT LEARNING CENTRE

Staff at the Student Learning Centre can assist you with developing your study skills and preparing for assignments and exams.  Their website includes links to tip sheets and details about upcoming workshops.
  
You can make an appointment with a Learning Adviser for a free and confidential consultation, if you would like individual assistance.

The Student Learning Centre is located in the South-West Corner of the ISB building (this is the same building that the Central Library is in).

Contact the Student Learning Centre by:

GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT

Staff in your department will be able to answer your course related questions.  

If you are not sure who to ask, try:

  • your tutor
  • your lecturer
  • departmental administration staff

Your Course Outline will have the names and contact details of the staff associated with your course.

Maori & Pasifika Students

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Māori Student Support Services provides links to a variety of services to help with your studies, scholarships and grants, or if you just want someone to talk to. 

Kaiāwhina Māori — Māori Student Support Officers Ella Walsh and Jovan Mokaraka-Harris

The Pacific Islands Centre can help you with academic assistance, scholarships and accommodation, legal and immigration matters – and more.

Pacific Islands Student Support  - Inano Walter

Tel: +64 3 479 8681
Email Ella and Jovan via humanities.kaiawhina@otago.ac.nz
Fifth Floor, Te Whare Kete Aronui (Arts Building),
95 Albany Street, University of Otago, Dunedin

Tel: +64 3 479 9616
Email Inano at pacificsupport.humanities@otago.ac.nz
Fifth Floor, Arts Building
95 Albany Street, University of Otago, Dunedin

 

 

 

 

DISABILITY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

If you have a disability, impairment, injury or medical condition that affects your ability to study, Disability 

Information and Support can help you:

 

 

LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The Locals Programme is for any University of Otago student living locally in the Dunedin area, in your first year of study.

The programme provides access to a range of support services, including academic resources, and is designed to create an enjoyable, supportive and informative first year.

 

 

 

The International Student Advisers are available to help you with any issues or questions, including academic issues, on a confidential basis. The International Office is located in the Archway West Building.