Left to Right: Keenan Masina, Keilah Fox, Dr Vanisha Mishra-Vakaoti and Losana Taungapeau-Ikahihifo
The Division of Sciences is committed to improving access, retention and course completion for students of Pacific descent in the programmes it offers.
The Pacific Student and Community Support team was established to ensure that Pacific students enrolled within the Division of Sciences – University of Otago are supported to achieve academic success.
We also support the implementation of the goals, strategies and activities outlined in the University of Otago Pacific Strategic Framework 2022 - 2030 to be achieved within the Division of Sciences.
What We Offer
- Academic skills support
- Academic progress guidance and support
- Community outreach programmes
- Academic and social engagement student opportunities
- Student – staff facilitation support
Our team endeavors to support students in all facets of their academic journey at the University of Otago.
For more information please contact one of our staff members.
To provide exceptional student support, we work closely and collaboratively with the following support teams, as well as other internal and external support services.