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FREE Neck and Shoulder Massages during Study Week for UC Students

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Need a micro-break and a free neck massage during a big study sesh in the library?  We got you!

How to get a free neck and shoulder massage

When:       Tuesday 4th June – Thursday June 6th, 12pm – 2pm daily
Where:     Puaka | James Hight Library Room 212E
What:       10min neck and shoulder massage
Cost:          FREE
Who for:  UC Students only
How:          Secure your timeslot on the sign-up sheet in Rm212E

What you need to know:
  • Our qualified massage therapists (Zoe, Tina and Shane) will be providing 10min neck and shoulder massages for UC Students only
  • Head up to Rm212E and use the sign-up sheet to secure your timeslot.
  • Bookings taken on the day only – a fresh sheet will be put up each day from 11am, so you’ll need to be in the library that day to make your booking
  • As spaces are limited, 1 booking per student only please

Don’t forget to check out our free mini-massage workshop on Friday 7th June to learn some techniques to use on yourself or your friends to keep you pain free!

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Heating outage Monday 27 May

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There is currently no heating in Ilam Campus buildings due to a fault in the boiler system.

We expect this to be restored by 12.30pm. However, this will likely be a recurring issue on Mondays. Please consider this if you’re planning to work, study or visit the Ilam Campus. We appreciate this is an inconvenience and our team is working hard to remedy the situation.

Areas that aren’t affected:
•    Haere-roa / UCSA building
•    Ernest Rutherford
•    UC student accommodation
•    Dovedale Campus

For any queries, please contact FMAssist@canterbury.ac.nz

Health and Wellbeing, Student Success, Study@UC, Wellbeing

Whakahaere whakamātautau I Managing exams

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Exam season can be stressful. Therefore, it is important to be aware of and practice ways in which you can help manage exam stress and anxiety. It is normal to be stressed during exam season and everyone will experience stress differently. For some students revising comes naturally, but for others exam stress results in sweaty palms and a racing heartbeat.

We asked you what your top tips were for exams, and we have popped some of your responses above.

You can check out our website for tips.

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