Dr Ruth Toumu’a, the Associate Dean (Pacific) Wellington and Lecturer in Higher Education Development in HEDC at the University of Otago sadly passed away Wednesday 15 May, 2024, at home.
"I offer my condolences and heart-felt sympathies to Dr Ruth Toumu’a’s family, including her husband Tuikolongahau and their sons Bryan and Joshua, Ruth’s mother, and wider family members, and all of her colleagues and students here at the University.
"A fuller acknowledgment of Dr Ruth Toumu’a, her contribution to the lives of others and incredible life journey, will follow."
Professor William Levack
Dean and Head of Wellington Campus
Dr Ruth Toumu'a
Tēnā koe. I'm the Student Learning Development adviser for the Wellington campus.
It's my pleasure to provide individualised advice, coaching and support in learning skills development and academic literacy for postgraduate students at UOW .
I do this mostly through providing one-to-one consultations in person, by email or by Zoom. I also facilitate workshops designed to help you develop higher education learning and literacy skills at any level – including those relating specifically to thesis writing.
My background is in Applied Linguistics and Higher Education, I'm also TESOL trained, have over 15 years' experience as a learning adviser and supervisor, and am a useful 'critical friend' on the postgraduate journey.
Office
Brandon Street offices, Level 5 (Panama St side).
Hours
- Monday
- 8:30am-4:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am-4:30pm
- Wednesday
- Away
- Thursday
- 8:30am-4:30pm
- Friday
- 8:30am-4:30pm