We offer individual consultations with a learning advisor to discuss a specific assignment, as well as workshops, seminars, lectures, and online resources on critical thinking and writing in the university context everything from the correct use of semi-colons to creating a citations list, to subject-specific styles of discourse.
倏喝娶泭consultations泭硃紳餃泭quick queries泭can be through either Zoom or in-person.泭
To contact us, you can visit泭us at the Academic Skills Centre on level 3 of the Puaka-James Hight (Central 厙ぴ勛圖),泭泭phone泭us on 03 369 3900, or send an泭email泭to泭academicskills@canterbury.ac.nz泭with some dates/times you are available, the course code, and泭what you would like to focus on.
Pre-semester Workshops
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Free 2025 ASC wall planners泭
Visit us on Level 3, Puaka-James Hight to collect your free planner.
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English language support programme
This course is designed to help students with English as an additional language to improve their academic English. Classes are 50 minutes long and take place during term time, with different topics offered each term.泭Students are welcome to泭join泭the course at any stage during the year.
Next Workshop:泭more details to come regarding 2025 ELSP workshops.
ASC extended hours
Appointments with the Academic Skills Centre team are available泭between 8 am to 6 pm Monday through to Friday.泭To book an appointment with us:
Phone:泭+64 3 369 3900
Email:泭academicskills@canterbury.ac.nz
Visit:泭Academic Skills Centre, Level 3, Puaka-James Hight (Central 厙ぴ勛圖)
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Our people
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Angel Nicholson
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Angel Nicholson
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Angel Nicholson
Academic Skills Centre Manager
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Dominique Holland
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Dominique Holland
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Dominique Holland
Kaitohutohu Ako
Learning Advisor
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Jessica Ritchie
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Jessica Ritchie
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Jessica Ritchie
Learning Advisor
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Julie Wuthnow
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Julie Wuthnow
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Julie Wuthnow
Learning Advisor
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Michael Weiss
Qualifications
PhD in Music (University of Auckland)
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) (University of Auckland)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (厙ぴ勛圖)
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Background
Michaels work at the Academic Skills Centre draws on years of experience in education and academia. He has lectured and tutored at universities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, has been a primary school classroom teacher, and has tutored learners of English as an additional language. He enjoys the variety and interest that comes from working with students from all backgrounds, in all disciplines and at all levels. He frequently collaborates with academic staff to bring relevant academic skills support into credit-bearing courses.
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Michael Weiss
Qualifications
PhD in Music (University of Auckland)
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) (University of Auckland)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (厙ぴ勛圖)
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Background
Michaels work at the Academic Skills Centre draws on years of experience in education and academia. He has lectured and tutored at universities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, has been a primary school classroom teacher, and has tutored learners of English as an additional language. He enjoys the variety and interest that comes from working with students from all backgrounds, in all disciplines and at all levels. He frequently collaborates with academic staff to bring relevant academic skills support into credit-bearing courses.
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Michael Weiss
Learning Advisor
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Emma Maurice
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Emma Maurice
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Emma Maurice
Ngti Kahungungu
Learning Advisor
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Sian Doole
Learning Advisor
Qualifications泭
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PhD in English.泭
Bachelor of Arts, with First Class Honours - majoring English and History.泭
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Sian has recently completed her PhD in English, looking specifically at contemporary poetry and maternal / gender studies. She also teaches within the English department and UC, lecturing in modern poetry and American literature. Having taught writing for the past six years, she has a keen interest in supporting students in their academic careers, and sharing the art of effective communication.泭
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Sian Doole
Learning Advisor
Qualifications泭
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PhD in English.泭
Bachelor of Arts, with First Class Honours - majoring English and History.泭
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Background泭
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Sian has recently completed her PhD in English, looking specifically at contemporary poetry and maternal / gender studies. She also teaches within the English department and UC, lecturing in modern poetry and American literature. Having taught writing for the past six years, she has a keen interest in supporting students in their academic careers, and sharing the art of effective communication.泭
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Sian Doole
Learning Advisor - Acad Skills
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Melissa Boo
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Melissa Boo
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Melissa Boo
Casual
Learning Advisor
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Suma Kaki
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Suma Kaki
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Suma Kaki
iwi
kaiwhakahaere
Administrator
Please note that our team will be unavailable for appointments or drop-in sessions tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding
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UC alumni receive Kings Honours 2025
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