School Contacts at UC
The University of Canterbury values its relationships with secondary schools. This document is a resource
for schools outlining University-wide activities, resources and key contact people that you may find useful.
The general contact details for the University, through which you can reach all Colleges, Schools and
Departments are:
Phone:
Freephone:
Email:
Website:
03 366 7001
0800 VARSITY (827 748) (for enrolment and course information)
info@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz
The Liaison Office
The Liaison Office provides course advice and planning, information, publications, advice on admission,
University Entrance, new courses, updates, runs campus events and is also a good first point of contact if you
have an enquiry you need answered. The Liaison Office primarily makes contact through your school’s
nominated University Liaison staff member or Careers Adviser. The University has Liaison Offices in
Christchurch and Nelson.
To contact the Liaison Office:
University of Canterbury Liaison Office
Freephone:
0800 103 109
Email:
liaison@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison/careers_advisers.shtml
UC's Nelson and Marlborough Regional Adviser, Bernadette Sharland
145 Collingwood Street, P O Box 1012, Nelson
Phone
03 545 6283
Email
nelson@canterbury.ac.nz
STAR Courses
The University of Canterbury offers a range of courses for secondary school students. School students attend
lectures, labs and tutorials and undertake course assessment. Courses in Humanities and Social Sciences,
Computer Science and Physics (all under specified conditions), Economics, Education and Forestry are
available by distance. Courses that are completed successfully are credited towards the student's degree
when they subsequently enrol at Canterbury. Credit transfer can be applied for should a student who has
completed a STAR course enrol at another university.
Key Contact:
Franka Menzies, Academic Services Group
Email:
franka.menzies@canterbury.ac.nz
Phone:
03 364 2987 x8768
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/academicservices/schools.shtml
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University Field Stations
The University field stations at Harihari, Westport, Cass and Kaikoura are available for use by schools.
Key Contact:
Jenny Ladley
Phone:
03 364 2400
Email:
jenny.ladley@canterbury.ac.nz
http://www.ffc.canterbury.ac.nz
Outreach Programmes
College Offices are able to provide an annual programme of events involving schools. This programme
should be included in the UC Schools’ portal web page. Events include such activities as subject open days
and competitions. Outreach Programmes also provide presentations and workshops to school students and
teachers, as well as exam and scholarship preparation programmes.
Key Contacts: Arts, Tim Winfield, Marketing and Outreach Co-ordinator
Phone:
03 364 2756
Email:
artsoutreach@canterbury.ac.nz
www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/outreach/index.shtml
Business and Economics, Andrea Chin, Marketing and Outreach Co-ordinator
Phone:
03 364 3572
Email:
andrea.chin@canterbury.ac.nz
www.bsec.canterbury.ac.nz
Education, Nick Maitland, Marketing and Communication Co-ordinator
Phone:
03 345 8310
Email:
nick.maitland@canterbury.ac.nz
www.education.canterbury.ac.nz
Engineering, Clare Burgess, Marketing and Outreach Co-ordinator
Phone:
03 364 2987 x7672
Email:
clare.burgess@canterbury.ac.nz
www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz
Law, Fiona Saunders
Phone:
03 364 2987 x3142
Email:
fiona.saunders@canterbury.ac.nz
www.laws.canterbury.ac.nz
Science, Joan Gladwyn, Outreach Co-ordinator
Phone:
03 364 2178
E-mail:
outreach@canterbury.ac.nz
Email:
joan.gladwyn@canterbury.ac.nz
www.outreach.canterbury.ac.nz
Maori Contacts
The Maori Liaison Officer can assist students with course advice and information, course planning,
scholarship information and advice on the support services and facilities available. UC also offers
Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees in Maori, and has a dynamic School of Maori and Indigenous Studies on
campus.
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Key contacts for Maori student and staff enquiries are:
Ariana Johansson, Maori Liaison Officer
Phone:
03 364 2987, x8847
Freephone:
0800 103 109
E-mail:
ariana.johansson@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison/maoriliaison.shtml
Ripeka Tamanui-Hurunui, Māori Development Team Manager
Phone:
+64 3 364 2987 x4133
E-mail:
ripeka.hurunui@canterbury.ac.nz
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/maoristudents/
Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies
Phone:
03 364 2597
www.maori.canterbury.ac.nz
Pacific contacts
UC has a Pacific Liaison Officer to assist Pacific students and their families with course advice and
information, course planning, scholarship information and advice on the support services and facilities
available. UC is also home to the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, and the Macmillan Brown
Library – housing a unique collection of New Zealand and Pacific archival and research materials.
Key contacts for Pacific staff and student enquiries:
Sia Evalu, Pacific Liaison Officer
Phone:
03 364 2987, x7594
Freephone:
0800 103 109
Email:
sia.evalu@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison/pacificliaison.shtml
Liz Keneti, Acting Director, Pacific Development Team
Phone:
03 364 2987, x4823
Email:
liz.keneti@canterbury.ac.nz
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/pacificstudents/
Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies
Phone:
03 364 2957
Email
macmillanbrowndirector@canterbury.ac.nz
www.pacs.canterbury.ac.nz
International Students Contacts
For admission and enrolment information contact our Student Services staff.
International Admission
admission@canterbury.ac.nz
Phone:
364 2555 (Christchurch)
0800 827 748 (within New Zealand)
+64 3 364 2555 (outside New Zealand)
The Liaison Office will assist with course advice and information.
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Admission Contacts
Most students from New Zealand secondary schools will gain admission to the University on the basis of
University Entrance via NCEA. Information regarding other forms of admission may be obtained through
the following contacts:
Discretionary Entrance
Key Contact:
Therese Dobbs
Phone:
03 366 7001 extension 8270
E-mail:
admission@canterbury.ac.nz
Ad eundem statum (non-NCEA or mixed qualifications)
Key Contact:
Peter Cragg
Phone:
03 364 2987, extension 8928
Email:
admission@canterbury.ac.nz
Special Admission
Key Contact:
Franka Menzies, Academic Services Group
Phone:
03 364 2987 x8768
Email:
franka.menzies@canterbury.ac.nz
Where students are uncertain what category of admission they fall under, they should contact an Admissions
Officer in the first instance.
Key Senior Staff Contacts for Principals
Principals tend to be in contact most frequently with the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Academic & International).
Key Contact:
Dr Rod Carr, Vice-Chancellor
Phone:
03 364 2495
Email:
rod.carr@canterbury.ac.nz
Dr Hamish Cochrane, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International)
Phone:
03 364 2103
Email:
hamish.cochrane@canterbury.ac.nz
Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring
The Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM) is a research unit with international links, providing high
quality statistical measurement and analysis for schools.
The Centre is committed to applying best standards for its high quality tests, questionnaires, analysis and
indicator systems. One key activity is the measurement of pupil progress (value added) with clear graphical
feedback and comparisons against thousands of other students throughout New Zealand. A second key
activity is development, marking and analysis of the assessments in English, Maths and Reasoning Skills,
designed for entrance into Year 7 or Year 9.
Key Contact:
Dr Therese Boustead, Director
Phone:
03 364 2987, x2588
E-mail:
therese.boustead@canterbury.ac.nz
Advertising and Sponsorship Contacts
Schools often enquire about University posters, or seek advertising or sponsorship for school newspapers and
yearbooks.
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Key Contact:
Marketing Team, Communications and External Relations
Phone:
03 364 2987 xtn 3699
Email:
marketing@canterbury.ac.nz
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/marketing
Equal Educational Opportunities Programme
This programme involves improving access to, and retention at, University of students in key Christchurch
schools. Current activities include:
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mentoring of first year students
school visits and campus visits throughout the year
administration of UC Emerging Leaders Scholarships
liaison with students, teachers and parents.
Key Contact:
University of Canterbury Liaison Office
Freephone: 0800 103 109
Phone:
03 364 2940
Email:
liaison@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison/careers_advisers.shml
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