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Your safety is important
We encourage you to enjoy your social life as a student, but please play it safe and look after each other.
Security tips
- Programme UC Security’s number into your mobile phone: 0800 823 637.
- Be aware of the locations of help towers throughout campus.
- Avoid walking alone at night.
- Travel with a friend whenever possible.
- Always use well illuminated walkways and recommended walking routes at night.
- Move your car to a designated (recommended) car parking area on campus if studying after dark.
- Ensure that all vehicles are locked when parked.
- Report any unusual behaviour on campus to UC Security immediately, even the smallest incident.
- Stay alert around construction sites.
- If you are uncomfortable at any time, call the security office and ask for assistance.
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Support for students
If you need to talk someone about anything, study-related or not, there are plenty of people who can help at UC.
We are here for you and your well-being is important to us.
Support services
Māori UC student teacher wins Kupe scholarship
Congratulations to Desma Koia (Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Porou), who is studying a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning at UC's Rotorua branch. Read more >
Academic joins UN scientific Climate Change panel
Political scientist Bronwyn Hayward has been invited to advise how the world’s scientific community should respond to global warming. Read more >
Pacific Challenge a success
Team EduKai successfully wrapped up their 21 Day Pacific Challenge in Niue earlier this month, creating a recipe book and outdoor kitchen. Read more>
Events
Dr Bike now on Tuesdays: Get your bike fixed by mechanics, 11-12pm Tuesdays on C-Block Lawn. Read more >
2 August: ICT Careers Fair. Read more>
2 August: Secrets to success workshop. Identify your strengths. Read more >
7 August: Student Deal for Washington Huskies - Mainland Eagles. Read more >
10 August: Empowering Women to Negotiate their Salary. Read more >
Notices
Want more free internet? From Monday 1 August, the free monthly internet quota for all students will be increased to 100 GB. Read more >
UCSA footbridge closed: Detours in place. Read more >
Bike parking at UC: Plan for new bike parks is being developed. Read more >
How to raise a concern or make a complaint at UC: A step-by-step guide for students is available. Read more >
Women’s only exercise hours: available in the Rec Centre from this week. Read more >
Heoi anō tāku mō nāianei!
That is all for now.
From the team at the Insider's Guide to UC.
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