About us.

The Student Learning Centre, which is part of the Higher Education Development Centre, provides learning support, free of charge, to ALL enrolled students. Our services include:
  • a workshop programme designed to help students to improve their learning strategies and their generic skills;
  • individual assistance with learning issues;
  • on-line study skills advice;
  • a student leadership programme
  • a student-led peer support programme for students of all ages and backgrounds.
  • conversational English groups for students from a non-English speaking background
Our website also has an information and resource page for academic staff.

If you would like to know more about the services provided by the Student Learning Centre explore the items listed on this site to the left.

To contact the Centre, or to make an appointment with a Study Skills Adviser, phone 479 8801 or e-mail lee.adam@otago.ac.nz.

New to Uni? Make your time at Otago count.

How do I know where my lectures will be held? Do I have to go to tutorials? How do  I get my laptop working on the student wireless network? How many hours should I be putting into my studies each week? What's Blackboard?

If you are new to university you will have lots of questions about how things work here at Otago.
Our Checklist for Success booklet is designed to help answer those questions and offer tips to help smooth your transition into university life and study.

You can down load a copy here

 
 

Looking for Leadership Opportunities?

  • Are you interested in supporting students in their study, writing or language skills?
  • Want to develop your leadership skills and potential?
  • Want to help a new student become oriented to university and Dunedin?
  • Want some experience working with people for your CV?Around from February 2009 onwards? 

The Otago Student Leadership programme (academic support), run by the Student Learning Centre, is currently seeking volunteer leaders for the 2012 academic year.

The programme seeks to provide opportunities for students to become Student Leaders in a range of peer support activities.

Becoming a Student Leader is a great way to get involved in the life of your university, and make a positive contribution to the Otago Experience.

Apart from meeting other student leaders, you will get the opportunity to develop your leadership, inter-personal and communication skills.

Student Leaders will receive training and ongoing academic supervision by SLC academic consultants.

Leaders will be awarded a certificate of recognition for their participation and contribution at the end of service.

Get involved today!

Click here for more information or to apply to become a Student Leader