Dr Abby Pigden.
If you need additional support at any time during your Psychology papers, you can contact:
- Dr Abby Pigden in Semester 1
- Dr Kirsten Cheyne in Semester 2
- Email psyc.pastoral.support@otago.ac.nz
They are part of the Department of Psychology Student Support Team. They can provide general and academic support for Psychology students. You can find them upstairs in the Student Hub, 93 Union Street. They also have a room available downstairs or can meet via Zoom if students require privacy, or if stairs are a barrier.
Academic support
The support team run regular catch-up tutorials to review lecture content, prepare for upcoming assignments, and practise study skills. Please see the Catch-up Calendar timetable for these listed on Blackboard. They can also support you to develop a study plan for your Psychology coursework.
General support
They can also help if you are experiencing external challenges during your course. This might include connecting you with other University Services, liaising with other faculty, or just being a listening ear.