Kia Angitu, UC’s student success programme, focuses on the early experiences of students at UC. It brings together a range of initiatives to help students transition into their first year and make the most of their studies.
These initiatives work together to remove barriers and create an environment that gives students the opportunity to thrive and succeed. They pay particular care and attention to the journey of students who are Māori, Pasifika, have disabilities, are first in their whānau to attend university, and students from low-decile schools or a low-income background.
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Analytics for Course Engagement (ACE)
22 January 2026
Analytics for Course Engagement (ACE) is using cutting edge machine learning algorithms, the programme aims to drive up students’ self-directed learning skills and provide support to help them succeed.
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Analytics for Course Engagement (ACE)
Analytics for Course Engagement (ACE) is using cutting edge machine learning algorithms, the programme aims to drive up students’ self-directed learning skills and provide support to help them succeed.
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Analytics for Course Engagement (ACE)
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Enrichment Programmes
19 January 2026
The Enrichment Programmes under Kia Angitu are designed to empower students at every stage of their university journey, enhancing both personal growth and academic achievement. Through this suite of programmes, students gain opportunities to build meaningful connections, develop leadership skills, and engage in projects that make a positive impact on their communities.
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Enrichment Programmes
The Enrichment Programmes under Kia Angitu are designed to empower students at every stage of their university journey, enhancing both personal growth and academic achievement. Through this suite of programmes, students gain opportunities to build meaningful connections, develop leadership skills, and engage in projects that make a positive impact on their communities.
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Enrichment Programmes
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Student advisors for first year students
Kaitoko
26 February 2026
If you are in your first year of undergraduate study at UC, the Kaitoko team are your first stop for academic and holistic support. We help first year students navigate UC, and work toward their version of success. Each faculty at UC has dedicated Kaitoko who can help you with questions, concerns and planning that is specific to the first year of your degree.
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Student advisors for first year students
Kaitoko
If you are in your first year of undergraduate study at UC, the Kaitoko team are your first stop for academic and holistic support. We help first year students navigate UC, and work toward their version of success. Each faculty at UC has dedicated Kaitoko who can help you with questions, concerns and planning that is specific to the first year of your degree.
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Student advisors for first year students
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(PALS) Peer Assisted Learning Support
11 December 2025
(PALS) Peer Assisted Learning Support is a peer-to-peer programme that brings students together in regular group study sessions that are aligned with a first-year course. These sessions are facilitated by PALS leaders who are motivated and successful past students of that course. Find out more about PALS.
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(PALS) Peer Assisted Learning Support
(PALS) Peer Assisted Learning Support is a peer-to-peer programme that brings students together in regular group study sessions that are aligned with a first-year course. These sessions are facilitated by PALS leaders who are motivated and successful past students of that course. Find out more about PALS.
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(PALS) Peer Assisted Learning Support
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Student Services Hub
Te Pātaka
05 December 2025
Te Pātaka is the first place to visit if you’ve got a question or need help with something while you’re studying at UC. Check out our Student Services Hub.
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Student Services Hub
Te Pātaka
Te Pātaka is the first place to visit if you’ve got a question or need help with something while you’re studying at UC. Check out our Student Services Hub.
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Student Services Hub
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Catherine Moran
06 August 2025
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Catherine Moran
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Catherine Moran
Tumu Tuarua Akoranga
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic
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Kaylene Sampson
20 November 2023
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Kaylene Sampson
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Kaylene Sampson
Programme Director Learner Success
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Cory Elfrink
05 December 2024
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Cory Elfrink
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Cory Elfrink
Assistant Director - Student Success
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Ellie Kay
27 November 2023
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Ellie Kay
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Ellie Kay
Assistant Director – Analytics and Institutional Research
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Project Leads
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Kate Lightowlers
17 November 2023
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Kate Lightowlers
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Kate Lightowlers
Peer Asst Learning Proj Lead
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Angus Howat
19 February 2025
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Angus Howat
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Angus Howat
Team Leader
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Alana Batcheler
27 November 2025
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Alana Batcheler
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Alana Batcheler
Kaitoko Matua
Kaitoko Matua | AdvisDevLead
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Zara Willows
13 January 2025
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Zara Willows
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Zara Willows
Kia Angitu Programme Coordinator
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