Student advice and support

If you need assistance with a general academic enquiry contact:

Catherine Bishop

Professor

Civil Mechanical E514

Phone: +6433692137

Internal Phone: 92137

catherine.bishop@canterbury.ac.nz

John Pearse

Associate Professor

Undergraduate Director of Studies

Civil Mechanical E505

Phone: +6433692423

Internal Phone: 92423

john.pearse@canterbury.ac.nz

Don Clucas

Associate Professor

Civil Mechanical E521

Phone: +6433692212

Internal Phone: 92212

don.clucas@canterbury.ac.nz

Exemptions from course prerequisities

Please note: If you are applying for exemption from a course prerequisite you need to complete an Exemption from a Presrequisite Application form.

Enrolment and course changes

If you need assistance with enrolment or course changes, contact the director of studies for your year level.

John Pearse

Associate Professor

Undergraduate Director of Studies

Civil Mechanical E505

Phone: +6433692423

Internal Phone: 92423

john.pearse@canterbury.ac.nz

Paul Docherty

Professor

Director of Studies 2nd Year Engineering

Civil Mechanical E510

Phone: +6433692230

paul.docherty@canterbury.ac.nz

Shayne Gooch

Associate Professor

Director of Studies 3rd Year Engineering

Civil Mechanical E504

Phone: +6433692392

Internal Phone: 92392

Mobile: +6421 056 0576

shayne.gooch@canterbury.ac.nz

Mark Staiger

Associate Professor

Director of Studies 4th Year Engineering

Civil Mechanical E512

Phone: +6433692181

Internal Phone: 92181

mark.staiger@canterbury.ac.nz

Chris Pretty

Professor

Co-Director of Mechatronics

Civil Mechanical E513

Phone: +6433692393

Internal Phone: 92393

chris.pretty@canterbury.ac.nz

• Your profile contains full details and instructions of your individual courses.
• See the Course Information System listings for all Mechanical Engineering courses.

UC offers a range of support services for all students, especially academic support, health and wellbeing, and general pastoral care.

Christine Walker (Senior Tutor/Student Support) in the Dept of Mechanical Engineering also offers advice and assistance.

Christine Walker

Senior Tutor

Civil Mechanical Rm E527

Phone: +6433692734

christine.walker@canterbury.ac.nz

Find out more about Practical Work requirements for the BE (Hons) degree.

For general inquiries contact the College's Practical Work Coordinators at engpracticalwork@canterbury.ac.nz.

Don Clucas

Associate Professor

Civil Mechanical E521

Phone: +6433692212

Internal Phone: 92212

don.clucas@canterbury.ac.nz

Sally Hinkley

Work Experience Coordinator

John Britten Rm 107

Phone: +6433694274

Internal Phone: 94274

sally.hinkley@canterbury.ac.nz

UC offers a range of support services for students with disabilities including the Equity and Disability Service. Mechanical Engineering's Advisor to Students with Disabilities also offers advice and assistance.

Geoff Chase

Distinguished Professor

Advisor to Students with Disabilities

Civil Mechanical E502

Phone: +6433692182

Internal Phone: 92182

geoff.chase@canterbury.ac.nz

Find out more about our workshop facilities. For more information about the requirements for workshop training contact the Workshop Training Team Leader.

Garry Cotton

Technician

Workshop Training Team Leader (UC workshops)

Mechanical Wing 106

Phone: +6433692134

Internal Phone: 92134

garry.cotton@canterbury.ac.nz

See full details of our laboratories and facilities or contact our Technical Services Officer.

Bruce Robertson

Technical Services Manager

Design Engineer

Mechanical Wing 213

Phone: +6433692384

Internal Phone: 92384

bruce.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz

Find out more about final-year Research and Development projects in Mechanical Engineering.

Digby Symons

Associate Professor

Civil & Mechanical Engineering E537

Phone: +6433692171

Internal Phone: 92171

digby.symons@canterbury.ac.nz

Contact our staff for information about computer access and availability.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our staff and students. Contact our department Safety Officer for further advice or information or consult UC's Health and Safety policy guidelines.

Bruce Robertson

Technical Services Manager

Design Engineer

Mechanical Wing 213

Phone: +6433692384

Internal Phone: 92384

bruce.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz

Behavioural expectations

• Know the Code
• The College of Engineering expects all of its students to 'treat people with respect and courtesy' (Code of Ethical Conduct, EngNZ).
• This is an ethical responsibility. It also applies to student-to-student interactions.
• We do not tolerate:
  • Harrassment of any kind (including physical, electronic, or verbal bullying) involving staff, students or visitors, whether on or off campus. Harrassment can be defined as unwelcome, unsolicited and unreciprocated behaviour by a person or group that may offend, humiliate, or intimidate another, and interferes with a person's right to work or study in a non-threatening environment.
  • Discrimination
  • Unwanted physical intimate attention
• Persistent or reckless disregard of this ethical obligation can have serioius consequences (including exclusion)
• We expect students to respect the rights of others and contribute positively to a culture of respect and courtesy for others.

If you have a concern relating to a staff member, student or visitor, the normal procedure would be:

• make an informal approach to the Head of Department.
• If you wish to discuss the matter informally(without formalising the complaint), please come see, call or email a trusted member of staff or member of the Mechanical Engineering Equity and Diversity Committee:
  • A/Prof Paul Docherty (Chair)
  • Prof Geoff Rodgers
  • Prof Geoff Chase
  • Linda Forbes
  • Christine Walker for a confidential conversation. They can be trusted to listen to your concern and help you to find the best course of action for you.
• Also, the University Grievance Coordinator can offer advice on options available for an informal resolution.
• Students wishing to make a formal allegation of harassment should visit the University complaint website and contact the University Grievance Coordinator.
• A student advocate from UCSA can assist you in this process. Contact help@ucsa.org.nz.
• Further information is available in the University Harassment Policy (University Policy Library).

If you are experiencing sexual harassment, please see: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/health/sexual-harassment-and-sexual-assault/https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/health/sexual-harassment-and-sexual-assault/.

If you have a problem relating to an academic matter, you are encouraged to discuss the problem initially with the member of staff concerned. If you feel uncomfortable about doing this or are unable to resolve the problem satisfactorily, you may seek assistance from your Professional Year Director of Studies or from the Head of Department. You can also seek the support of your Class Representative.

We encourage students to resolve their problem within the Department. Go to UC's process, rights and responsibilities webpage or the Appeals and Grievances Regulations in UC Calendar for more information.