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Academic Progress Review Support

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If you have received a notification about Academic Progress (Warning, Impending Exclusion, or Exclusion), the UCSA Advocacy & Welfare Team is here to help.

• Need to understand the process? Our Student Support Advocates can guide you through the Academic Progress Review steps and possible outcomes.

• Need feedback on your submission? Our Student Support Advocates can review your draft and offer helpful feedback.

• Submitted a Review Request and need to attend a hearing? Our Student Advocates can support you during the hearing—just reach out.

We recommend regularly checking your student emails for your results and to watch out for any letters from UC about Academic Progress Review.

For any questions or support, contact the Advocacy & Welfare Team —they are here to help you navigate this process. You can email them on help@ucsa.org.nz. You can also find more information on our website here Academic Progress Review.

We know that receiving a notification like this can be a stressful time, and you do not have to go through this alone. There is support for you every step of the way. Don’t hesitate to reach out for guidance, feedback, or just to have someone on your side during this process. We’re here for you.

We are also available to help Summer School students with any concerns and questions they may have.

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Nominations for Blues Awards close this Thursday 10am!

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Nominations for 2024 Tohu Kahurangi | University of Canterbury Blues Awards are closing this Thursday at 10am!

The Blues Awards celebrate students who excel in sports, arts, and community.

This is the last chance to submit a nomination on behalf of yourself, a fellow student, a coach or other official. Nominations close Thursday 10am. 

Receiving an award at our Tohu Kahurangi | Blues ceremony is the highest honour we can present students who have excelled in these areas.

Individual Blues awards will be given out for each discipline. Winners will then be eligible for the following major awards:

  • Sportsperson of the Year
  • Outstanding contribution to University Sport
  • Team of the Year
  • Coach of the Year
  • Official of the Year
  • Outstanding achievement in the Arts
  • Outstanding contribution to University Arts
  • Outstanding achievement in Community Engagement
  • Waewae Kai Pakiaka: Outstanding contribution to the Māori community
  • Outstanding contribution to Equity and Diversity
  • Outstanding contribution to Sustainability

We have also introduced a limited number of University of Canterbury Sport recognition and Art recognition awards. These awards recognise students those who have performed exceptionally, however are not eligible for a University Blue as an individual. For example coaches, managers, directors, producers, administrators, executives etc.

Nomination Criteria:

  • Nominations must be made via the prescribed form via the UCSA website, with all sections completed.
  • Anyone may nominate a person for a Blue. Individuals are able to nominate themselves.
  • Nominations must be made before or on the close of the nominations date.
  • Nominations made after such date will not be considered by the Blues committee.
  • Nominees must have reached the required level of achievement during the nomination period.

Nominations for the Blues Awards close 10am, Thursday 29 August.

The Blues Awards will be held at Haere-roa on Saturday 5 October.

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Have you nominated your faves for a Student Choice Award?

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Nominations for the UCSA Student Choice Awards are open, and we’re looking forward to getting more nominations in for the following categories!

  • Administrator of the Year Award
  • Best Health and Wellbeing Event or Events Programme
  • Great Character Award
  • Postgraduate Supervisor of the Year
  • Superstar Award
  • Support Services Staff Member of the Year Award
  • Technical Staff Member of the Year Award
  • The Wellbeing Champion Award

If you know anyone that fits any of these categories, you can nominate them through this link University of Canterbury Students’ Association (awardsplatform.com)

Student Choice Awards are an awesome way to recognise the amazing people that make your university experience more memorable. Whether it’s that always supportive administrator, or that postgrad supervisor that never gives up on you, this is your chance to show them off!