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WHO ARE THE
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
LUSA (Lincoln University Students’ Association) is here to ensure you have the best possible time at Lincoln University through representation, support, and activities.
LUSA is independent of the University and represents the common and collective concerns of our students. Every Lincoln University student is automatically a member of LUSA and can access our services in the LUSA office and on the LUSA website.
Services LUSA provides:
lusa.nz studentsatlincoln
LUSA CLUBS
Clubs are an excellent way to make friends, connect with people you have common interests with, enjoy activities and learn things you won’t in a lecture theatre. We have over 30 clubs to choose from:
• AGLS Society
• Carpentry Club
• Christian Fellowship
• Lincoln University Chinese Students’ Association
• Ecological Society
• Golden Z
• Handy Landys
• Horticulture Society
• Hunting Club
• Investment Society
• Iconic Club
• Lincoln Environmental Sustainability Society (LESS)
• Lincoln Snow Dept (LSD)
• Lincoln University International and Cultural Society (LUICS)
• Lincoln University Mountain Bike Club (LUBE)
• Lincoln University Muslim Association (LUMA)
• Lincoln University Nerd Association (LUNA)
• Lincoln University Planning Association (LUPA)
• Lincoln University Pacific Island Student Association (LUPISA)
• Lincoln University Run Club (LURC)
• Lincoln University Social Cricket Club (LUSCC)
• Lincoln University Soils Society (LUSS)
• Lincoln Student Volunteer Army
• Lincoln University Thursdays in Black
• Lincoln University Tramping & Climbing Club (LUTCC)
• Lincoln Young Farmers
• NZIPIM Students’ Association
• Parent Society
• Pottery Club
• RAM Club
• Racket Club
• SPACE (LGBTQIA+) Club
• Wine Appreciation Club
Sam Budd General Manager Kaiārahi
E: manager@lusa.org.nz
P: 03 423 0578
Kia Ora to all our new and returning students! Whether you are an international, domestic, undergraduate or postgraduate student (and everything in between) you belong to the (hands down) coolest Uni in NZ.
Our incredible LUSA team have an action packed 2025 planned for you all; from over 40 events and activities scheduled and a diverse Clubs network exceeding 30, through to helping with any student advocacy guidance and advice you may need as well as eight of your very own student magazine; Ram (not to mention all of the free giveaways LUSA put on!). We can’t wait to help ensure your experience at Lincoln Uni is bloody awesome; enabling you to make life long connections and memories along the way.
As General Manager, I provide leadership and direction for LUSA in accordance with the goals and objectives set out in our Strategic Plan, as shaped by our students. I also work alongside and support Te Awhioraki, LU’s very own Māori Students’ Association. The best part of my role though is getting to work alongside LU’s diverse student body.
When I’m not supporting the LUSA team with the various services we offer students, you’ll find my out running with my dogs, undertaking DIY on my (never ending) reno or on a horse exploring our beautiful countryside.
Whether you spot me around Campus, or in the LUSA Offices in Grounded (your very own student space), please say hello!
I wish you all the best for an epic 2025 and look forward to meeting you all!
About Us. MEET THE LUSA TEAM
Kate Lindsay Student Advocacy Coordinator
Mākai Tauira
E: students@lusa.org.nz
P: 03 423 0582
My name is Kate Lindsay and I am the Student Advocacy Coordinator.
I am originally from England and moved here with the family in Jan 2011 (just in time for the Feb earthquake!). Prior to that I lived in the USA for 15 years and worked on Cruise Ships in the Caribbean for several years too, so I’ve been living overseas for a long time and certainly fulfilling that travel bug! We now finally call NZ our home and I’ve been at LUSA for around 8 years now.
LUSA is 100% independent from the University which means the advice we provide will always be in your best interest.
Our student advice and support service is completely confidential and can help you understand your options, rights and responsibilities. We are here to help you with any issues you may be having, be that academic, personal, financial and all things in-between. However, if needed we can also work collaboratively with the Uni, to ensure the best outcome for you.
Welcome to Lincoln Uni and all the best for 2025!
Anita Roberts Student Community Coordinator
E: clubs@lusa.org.nz
E: coursereps@lusa.org.nz
P: 03 423 0033
Kia ora all,
I’m from the good old Waikato (and previously from the Kapiti Coast) so I am fresh to Canterbury and Lincoln Uni. You’ll have to forgive me for my strange north island ways, but I learn fast I promise!
With a background of problem solving and many years working in the tertiary sector, I’m so excited to be here at LUSA to collab with you all to keep improving the student experience.
As the Student Community Coordinator my focus will be Course Reps and Clubs. Course Reps are a fab system that let students make real change in their courses (and of course it makes your CV look real good). Keep an eye out in your first week of lectures as you’ll be able to sign up then.
Clubs are such a great way to connect with like-minded peeps, try new things and generally have a great time while you’re here at Lincoln. I get to help support our many clubs and am always here to answer any questions, help with next steps and don’t forget about the LUSA grant process too! Check out the LUSA website to see what clubs are already up and running on campus and of course come to our Clubs Market Day on Thurs 20th. Can’t wait to see you there!
Michayla Clemens Events Coordinator
E: events@lusa.org.nz
P: 03 423 0165
Kia ora I’m Michayla Clemens, LUSA’s Events Coordinator.
My role is the most fun as I have the privilege of organising and coordinating LUSA’s activities and events throughout the year including Toga Party, Ori and Re Ori, Grad Ball, Winterball and Garden Party just to name a few. I’ll be working hard to not only ensure we hold safe events for all of you, but I also make each event as entertaining, enjoyable and memorable as possible!
When I graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Arts degree it allowed me to work in a variety of industries and roles. Previously I worked for the University of Canterbury in their central events t eam during 2019-2021. COVID saw me take a break from the industry as it became a very stressful time to be in events.
My first role as a graduate was working for the Walt Disney Company in Orlando, Florida where I worked at Walt Disney World in their Operations team. This role taught me so much about the importance making memorable moments for attendees.
My personal passions include anything creative, and I also enjoy hosting/styling events in my personal life. I’ve been lucky enough to travel during my 20s and as a result have visited 3 continents, 14 different countries and lived internationally in 3 of these countries. My experiences overseas taught me how important diversity, equity and inclusion is and has become a personal mission for me to uplift minority voices as much as I can in the work I accomplish.
Can’t wait to see you all at our first event of the year –Toga Party 2025!
Julia Wills Communications & Engagement Coordinator Kairuruku Whakapā
E: comms@lusa.org.nz
E: ram@lusa.org.nz
P: 03 423 0098
Kia ora and welcome to LUSA. I’m the editor of the RAM magazine, which is written be you and published for Lincoln students. It includes everything topical in and around campus. Student writers are always needed, or the magazine will be empty!
RAM provides a voice for Lincoln students that is independent of the University. It looks after students’ rights and publishes their opinions, concerns, and creative talents. RAM is for students, by students, so I’d love to receive your submissions this year!
There are 8 issues printed per year and they can be found on stands around campus. RAM can also read online via ISSUU.
Content deadlines and how to send files through can be found on Page 29.
I also host LUSA’s social media platforms, delivering messaging about our events, services, competitions plus more, to over 3000 students.
If your LUSA Club has a social media presence and would like LUSA to spread the word about an up-in-coming event, simply tag @lusa.nz and I’ll know to share it.
I look forward to working with you this year and keeping you all in the know about how LUSA can make your student experience the best ever at Lincoln Uni.
Laura Cammock Graphic Designer
Kaitaki Ipuraki
E: design@lusa.org.nz
P: 03 423 0579
Kia ora, welcome back or welcome to Lincoln Uni!
I’m the graphic designer here at LUSA. My job involves designing posters and social media content for the events that we run, keeping LUSA’s website up to date so you can efficiently find the info you need and other everyday office design requests.
I work with our clubs and societies to help with their design needs, whether that be logos, posters or just printing. There are some timeframes we try to keep within when it comes to club design requests, you can find these in your clubs kickstart guide.
Anyway, that’s enough about me. If your club needs design help, please reach out!
Bridget Marshall Accounts Administrator
Kaitiaki Pūtea
E: accounts@lusa.org.nz P: 03 423 0581
Hey, I’m Bridget and I am the Accounts Administrator for LUSA.
Other than managing our accounts, I also look after club grants and reimbursements and the LU merch that you can find for sale on our website or in the LUSA office, as well as helping out at all of our events.
I started here in 2018, very part time due to having young children, but am now in the office four days a week (my day off is Thursday), with both of my boys at Lincoln High School as of this year.
I hope you have the best year at Lincoln! Have fun, be safe and we’re here if you have any questions.
ZARA WEISSENSTEIN PRESIDENT
Kia ora koutou,
To all new students, welcome to Lincoln! And to all returning students, welcome back! Some of you will already know me, but for those who don’t, I’m Zara. At the end of last year, I had the honour of being voted in as your 2025 Lincoln University Students’ Association (LUSA) President. A little bit about me is that I’m originally from Germany, and I love skiing, being outdoors, and musical theatre. I am always more than happy for a good yap so if you need anything, have any questions, or just want to chat or rant, then come on into the LUSA office on the ground floor of the Forbes building. That is where you’ll be able to find me most of the time. LUSA has existed since 1919 and is here to support all the students of Lincoln University through advocacy, advice, and representation by your student exec.
Remember that this is your student magazine, and we’d love to hear your voice and see your content in it. You can always write something and send it in to be published in the next issue.
We have multiple clubs for you to join which you can browse at the Clubs Market Day on the 20th of February. If you don’t see a club you’re interested in and are hoping for something else, you can also always pop into the LUSA office to ask about starting up a new one or taking over one of the unaffiliated ones.
I am very excited to kick off another amazing year with the awesome
events we have lined up for O-week. Come along to as many events as you like, be sure to engage and make lots of friends. The connections you make will be so great to have throughout your university experience.
Remember to come chat if you ever need anything, or email me president@lusa.org.nz
CAM HOLMES VICE-PRESIDENT
I’m Cam and I am the Vice-President of LUSA for 2025. I’m in my 5th year at LU completing my Thesis year of a Masters of Applied Science. Over summer I was here on Campus grinding out my research and helping on my family farm in Mid-Canterbury. As your VP this year a lot of my work is behind the scenes, assisting Zara (your President) in anyway I can, reviewing LUSA’s policies, sitting on academic committees and boards, and diversifying and maximizing LUSA’s income
A few key tips from me to settle in would be.
• Write down due dates of assessments– this helps with deadlines and can get you to start them as early as possible.
• Utilize support services, whether that’s Student Health with free counselling and wellbeing sessions or academic support from LTL (ground floor of the library to the left).
• The biggest one for me though is attend lectures, it may seem a
bit cliché but attending lectures allows you to interact with classmates and easily ask your lecturers for help!
O’ Week 2025 is sure to be busy with plenty of activities to start the year. A key one to go to is Clubs Market Day – The social and connection aspect plays a huge part in your uni experience be sure to talk to members of clubs and join a few! There’s plenty of free stuff including wall planners that have key dates such as semester dates, field trip days, exams, and uni holidays!
I’m always up for a yarn so if you have any feedback or concerns feel free to chat with me if you see me around campus or send me an email.
TROY VOLMAN SECRETARY
Kia ora koutou, welcome to 2025! For everyone returning again, I hope you’ve had a good summer relaxing and completing some practical work. For the first years, welcome to LU and LUSA. Enjoy your next few weeks and maximize your time at the University. It goes by quickly and will probably be some of the best years of your life!
I am your LUSA secretary for 2025. I will continue in this role from 2024 but with some changes in committees and responsibilities to ensure a strong voice for students across the campus.
This year, my role will involve working around the admin side of LUSA (making minutes, organising
meetings, etc.) ensuring what we as an executive do is accessible for students to provide transparency and accountability to provide the best experience for students. Many of the committees I will be sitting on will be focused on academic issues and student experience. If I’m not in a lecture or in the library studying, you will likely see me parked up in the LUSA office so come have a chat, ask some questions if you need any help, or even just a break from your studies. 2025 should be a great year, make sure you get stuck in, join a few clubs that take your fancy, and importantly, enjoy everything that’s offered to you throughout the year.
GEORGE GIBBS DISABILITY EDI & WELLBEING REP
My name is George Gibbs and I am the Disability, EDI and Wellbeing representative for 2025. I aim to work on representing all the students to the best of my ability.
I host open meetings once a month for students to come to me with any comments, issues or feedback. These meetings are a great way for you to let me know what I can bring to the university as feedback. I ensure that I only share as much information as you want me to so I will maintain anonymity for all students. It will be good to see students attend these meetings or emailing me so I can make sure I am representing to the best of my ability.
I will also be working this year to build awareness of our diversity in ability through events and
campaigns. I hope to uplift important topics this year and educate with a tactful hand. I will also be looking forward to seeing you all at the awesome events our team will run this year. If you see me please come say hi, I might be running around but always love to chat.
CATERINA CAMPESE INTERNATIONAL REP
Ciao a tutti!
I was your Postgrad Rep for the last term of 2023, and I have been the International Rep in 2024. You can say that by now I know a few faces around Lincoln Uni.
I have been an advocate for mates’ rights for as long as I can remember.I will continue to do my best to protect students’ rights and enable our potentials.
In 2025 I want to focus my campaign on the provision of LU laptop to PG students, together with promoting inclusion and protecting diversity across our multicultural campus.
I am sitting in Waimarie (first floor), please come by and tell me what I can do for you or email me at: caterina.camepse@lincolnuni.ac.nz
I trust that this 2025 Exec will be able to offer you the support you need to make your time at Lincoln Uni a rewarding one.
See you around campus!
ALEESHA YOUNG ENGAGEMENT AND MEDIA REP
Hi everyone, I hope everyone had a good summer break and is excited to start 2025.
My name is Aleesha, and I am starting my second year studying towards a Bachelor of Agricultural Science. In my life outside of University, I love to spend a lot of time at the beach or walking my golden doodle Charlie.
I love meeting new people, so please come say ‘hi’ if you see me around. My role is to engage with students and help you all feel heard while solving any issues or answering any questions. Last year I was on the Student Experience Board representing first-year students and I know that starting a new chapter of life can come with its challenges. So if you have any issues or questions, I’m more than happy to help or be able to direct you to the right people. Feel free to come talk to or email me as I want to ensure you all have an amazing experience here at Lincoln from the very beginning.
I hope you enjoy this special first issue of RAM - your student magazine, with everything you need to know about LUSA and LU. If anyone has any ideas of what they would like to see in this magazine then feel free to email me at Aleesha.Young@lincolnuni.ac.nz or come talk to me if you see me around, or you can send your content directly to ram@lusa.org.nz
SAM DRYDEN RAINBOW EDI & WELLBEING REP
Kia ora e hoa mā!
My name is Sam Dryden and I’m super excited to be your LUSA Rainbow, EDI, and Wellbeing Rep this year! I hope you all had a wonderful summer and a welldeserved break! Last year, I completed a Bachelor of Environment and Society, majoring in Environmental Management and Water Management. This year, I am very happy to be back on campus and look forward to catching up with everyone!
Over the summer, I had a lot of fun chilling in my home city of Ōtautahi Christchurch and hanging out with whānau. I also enjoyed taking time to relax and revisit some old hobbies like painting when not busy hunting lizards for my AGLS Summer Scholarship!
Last year, I especially enjoyed working with SPACE to bring events like the Lincoln Pride Walk and SPACE Ball to life.
My favourite part was seeing everyone enjoy and express themselves and I am so grateful to everyone who helped make these things possible. I can’t wait to continue mahi this year to celebrate who we are as a community and create a safe space for everyone to feel like they truly belong on campus. I love meeting new people, so feel free to come and have a kōrero anytime!
DIPTI ADHIKARI POSTGRAD REP
Namaste.
Kia Ora everyone.
Welcome to 2025 and to the LUSA Exec team! I am thrilled to be appointed as the postgraduate representative for this year. As I embark on my first term, I hope that my personal experiences can help make your journey a little easier. Moving to a country that is the polar opposite of my own has presented numerous challenges, from finding a job and securing a flat to buying a car - all while juggling the demands of a grueling PhD schedule. These experiences have profoundly shaped me throughout 2024.
Now in my second year of PhD studies, I am passionate about plant diseases, especially potato diseases, so feel free to come talk to me about potatoes (or eat themeven better!). Outside of university, I am an avid reader of fantasy and fiction novels, and I would love to discuss them with you!
I am excited about the upcoming year in 2025 and hope you are too. I also hope you had a wonderful summer. As I look forward to my first term, I aim to make a positive impact on your experience at Lincoln and Lincoln University.
MONI AVIA PASIFIKA REP
Talofa Lava, my name is Moni Avia. I come from a small island of Samoa and am currently studying Land and Property Management.
I am the Pasifika Rep for 2025.
I will represent the Pasifika community and Lincoln University as well as helping alongside my fellow LUSA executives.
I am excited to be a member of this association as I will not only be able to grow as an individual but I will also gain knowledge and skills from my associates.
I am excited for what the year has to bring as well as celebrating every Pasifika culture.
A goal of mine this year is to have more events for the language weeks that everyone can participate in.
NATHAN CAMPBELL SUSTAINABILITY REP
Kia ora e hoa, ke te pēhea koe? Hello friend, how are you?
Ko Nathan tōku ingoa. My name is Nathan!
If you get the chance, try to find a different flower on campus each day this week. You may think I am off with the fairies, but the little things can make each day a little more vibrant. Workload pressure will arrive in due time, but for me? I would rather write a report in a flower crown.
It may be little surprise that I am a post-grad ecology student. My interests have collided into an abstract mess of landscape, people, and critters this year, for as I research sustainable ecological landscapes, I will serve as your humble sustainability rep.
Sustainability means different things for different people. Sure, sustainability is about giving back; volunteer planting and proper recycling, ecological bio-blitzes and working bees. But it is also about getting stuff back: vegetable gardening and clothes swaps, affordable dinners and second-hand textbooks. What you are interested in? How can Lincoln University be more sustainable? What can LUSA do to help your every day be more productive,
LU ACCOMMODATION
We offer a range of different accommodation options, including fully-catered and self-catered living arrangements.
Halls:
We have 7 fully-catered Halls of Residence, all centrally located and owned and run by Lincoln University. Each hall has free unlimited WiFi, social areas and SKY TV. First-year students normally live in the catered halls and those who are more mature reside in our self-catered flats. However, anyone is welcome in the fully-catered facilities - it’s great to have all your meals provided for you!
• Centennial Hall
• Colombo Hall
• Hudson Hall
• Lowrie Hall
• The Quarters
• Southland Hall
• Stevens Hall
Living on Campus.
healthier, and enjoyable?
I am not a bureaucrat or a politician, just a guy who wants to help push for a better, healthier future for LU. This year, I will focus on how the campus landscape provides for the health and wellbeing of the students, how accessible sustainability is for all at the university, and how LUSA can best aid students develop sustainable practices.
I will be found most days on floor two of Waimarie, in the arboretum, or at whatever LUNA gets up to. Find me for a chat, an interpretive dance, or maybe even a flower crown.
Let’s make a little magic this year. Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu.
Flats:
We have 2 self-catered flat options, including new flats with ensuite bathrooms in each room. There are 4 or 5 rooms per unit and you can either tell us who you want to live with or we’ll match you up. Flats are great for students from second year and above, as they offer independent living. Like the Halls of Residence, they have Residential Assistants, organised events, security and support when needed.
• Farm Road
• The Junction
Houses:
We have a limited amount of campus houses, ranging from 2 to 4 bedrooms. They’re ideal for students with families but, as you can imagine, they are in high demand. Please speak directly with Accommodation Services to be considered for a house.
To keep your accommodation processes streamlined, we use an online system called Portal X, which will allow you to see your account in real time, complete forms and make accommodation payments. You’ll be able to access the system using your Lincoln logins once you have joined us as a student resident.
Hot Tip: Take photos of your room when you first move in (including the mattress). You’ll be charged for any damage (including stains) that occur throughout the year.
Te Awhioraki 2025 Exec
Grace O’Shaughnessy & Halle Gravatt Tumuaki Takirua
Alexis Tahana-Payne Te Kaitiaki Putea
Cheyenne Laugesen Kaituhituhi
Corbin Tuwairoa Kaimahi
Samuel Hokopaura Kaimahi
Wiremu Bartlett Kaimahi
BECOME A LU
GET PAID TO CREATE CONTENT
• Work in your own time in a casual,flexible position.
• Enjoy creative freedom while learning to work with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with a supportive team and gain hands-on experience.
• Great experience to add to your CV.
• Get paid living wage.
Any year, any background – we want your unique perspective on our team!
Thursdays in Black is a movement that aims to prevent sexual violence by addressing historical structures such as colonisation, homophobia, white supremacy, patriarchy, and ableism. We advocate for students to be able to be safe on Lincoln University’s campus, promoting an inclusive and diverse learning experience that all students can enjoy.
Thursdays in Black believes that there is a problem with sexual violence in our communities, but that a different
reality is possible. We believe that the best way to fix problems like sexual violence is to see them, understand them, and of course, address them.
Students have the right to feel safe, supported, and encouraged when speaking up about sexual violence, and this right needs to be exercised without fear of censorship or repercussions from their institution.
As a club, we do not have specific opening hours, however; we do run a stall every week of term time on Thursdays (generally at about mid-day) in the grounded space on the ground floor of the Forbes building. We use this time to ask you all a question to start conversations so you can always come chat to us when we’re there and if you need help with anything we can direct you to the right places for that.
Thursdays in Black has a growing number of students who support or are being helped by the cause so if you
are interested in getting involved or need support then send a message to one of our social media platforms.
Facebook - Thursdays In Black At Lincoln Uni
Instagram - @thursdasyinblack.at.lu
2025 KEY CLUB DATES
NOW Reaffiliate your club
NOW
Wednesday 8 January
Wednesday 12 February
Wednesday 19 February
Thursday 20 February
Tuesday 4 March
Wednesday 5 March
Tuesday 11 March
Friday 14 March
Monday 17 March
Friday 4 April
Sunday 6 April
Wednesday 9 April
Friday 18 April
Tuesday 22 April
Tuesday 20 May
Sunday 22 June
Friday 27 June
Wednesday 2 July
Wednesday 9 July
Friday 11 July
Monday 14 July
Thursday 17 July
Tuesday 22 July
Tuesday 29 July
Sunday 24 August
Wednesday 27 August
September
Tuesday 2 September
Regos open for Ori Clubs Market Day 2025 here
Grant Round 1 Grant Applications Open
O-Week Clubs Market Day Grant Applications Open
O-Week Clubs Market Day 2025 Registrations close
Club Market Grant submissions close
O-Week Clubs Market Day 2025
Club Hui (12pm – 1:30pm, Grounded Theatre)
Grant Round 1 Applications Close
RAM (2) Content Due (Magazine released on 25 March)
Notifications of Grant Round 1 Application Outcomes
Grant Round 2 Applications Open
RAM (3) Content Due (Magazine released on 28 April)
All approved Round 1 Grants must be claimed back
All approved O-Week & Club Market Grants must be claimed back
Grant Round 2 Applications Close
Notifications of Grant Round 2 Application Outcomes
Grant Round 3 Applications Open
RAM (4) Content Due (Magazine released on 3 June)
All approved Round 2 Grants must be claimed back
RAM (5) Content Due (Magazine released on 14 July)
Grant Round 3 Applications Close
Re-ori Clubs Market Day Grant Applications Open
Notifications of Grant Round 3 Application Outcomes
Grant Round 4 Applications Open
Re-ori Clubs Market Day 2025
Club Hui (12pm – 1:30pm, Grounded Theatre)
RAM (6) Content Due (Magazine released on 11 August)
All approved Round 3 Grants must be claimed back
All approved Re-ori Club Market Grants must be claimed back
Grant Round 4 Applications Close
Make sure your AGM is scheduled, and reminders sent out
RAM (7) Content Due (Magazine released on 15 September)
2025 CLUBS GRANTS NEW PROCESS
What You Need to Know:
• 4 Grant Rounds
• Submit applications before the deadline for each round.
• Use and claim funds before the grant period ends.
• Plan events for the term ahead of time.
Grant Round One:
For events/expenses occurring before semester 1 midterm break (15 March–4 April)
Applications open Applications close You will be notified of the outcome by Grant claims (reimbursements) must be submitted by
Wed 8 January Wed 5 March Fri 14 March Sun 6 April
Grant Round Two:
For events/expenses occurring before the midyear break (19 April–20 June)
Applications open Applications close You will be notified of the outcome by Grant claims (reimbursements) must be submitted by
Mon 17 March Wed 9 April Fri 18 April Sun 22 June
Grant Round Three:
For events/expenses occurring before semester 2 midterm break (12 July–22 August)
Applications open Applications close You will be notified of the outcome by Grant claims (reimbursements) must be submitted by
Tues 22 April Wed 2 July Fri 11 July Sun 24 August
Grant Round Four:
For events/expenses occurring before the end of the year (6 September–5 December)
Applications open Applications close You will be notified of the outcome by Grant claims (reimbursements) must be submitted by Mon 14 July Wed 27 August Friday 5th September Sun 7 December
CHAPLAINS
The Lincoln Chaplaincy team offers pastoral and spiritual support to the entire Lincoln whānau, including for those without a faith or religious background.
The chaplains are independent from the university, and any interaction or conversation you have with them is strictly confidential. They can support your needs, often through listening and prayer. They can also help in more tangible ways, such as acting as an advocate and assisting with applications for special consideration (e.g. aegrotats).
SENIOR CHAPLAIN
Ko Rev Craig Fairhall toku ingoa – it is my pleasure to begin as the new Lincoln University lead chaplain for 2025. You can visit us in our new office in the ground floor of the Forbes building. This is a part time role and incorporates several volunteers. Look out for us in our distinct blue shirts around campus and feel free to stop and say ‘hello’.
WAYS OUR CHAPLAINS CAN SUPPORT YOU:
• Providing pastoral care that looks after your emotional wellbeing in everyday terms, and in times of severe distress (support in languages other than English may be available).
Facilitating dialogue and exchange between faith and academic disciplines.
• Helping to build and sustain an open, caring community on-campus.
Nurturing the whole person, taking into account your life journey as well as your academic aspirations
• Offering a listening ear and safe, confidential place to talk over personal, study or work worries and concerns.
Provide you with support during times of crisis, anxiety, grief, loneliness, homesickness, family and relationship worries, employment issues and other difficult situations.
• Lead occasional services at events like weddings, funerals, memorial services and house blessings.
• Help you with non-medical aegrotat applications
• Chat Room sessions 12-1.30pm weekdays in the student space at Grounded Café. You talk, we listen. Look for the big blue and yellow sign. (This is staffed by volunteers so is not available everyday)
• Postgrad Success managed by some of the Chaplains provides opportunities outside of Lincoln, mainly for international students and families. Our normal activity is fortnightly at 5pm on Saturday evenings at Living Waters Christian Centre in Halswell, Christchurch. We sometimes do outdoor activities such as scenic walks and beach excursions.
WAYS TO ACCESS THEIR SUPPORT:
• Email us at at chaplains@lincoln.ac.nz or send a message through our Facebook page: search LUChaplains.
• If you need Foodbank support, please contact Wheako Tauira, Student Experience, experience@lincoln.ac.nz or 0800 10 60 10
REV CRAIG FAIRHALL
What’s Up Buddy?
Kaiwhakarite Tauira I Student Buddy Programme Here to help you settle into uni life.
Starting at university, or even just returning to start another year, can be both exciting and overwhelming.
The Kaiwhakarite Tauira | Student Buddies are current LU students supporting tauira at Lincoln University here to help you settle into your uni day to day routine. We can answer any questions you have about uni, living in Christchurch, where to go for help, make new friends and have someone to chat to.
Anyone can join the programme, use the QR code, or email experience@lincoln.ac.nz
The buddies can be seen on campus wearing their hoodies and t shirts, on Tuesdays in Grounded between 12.30-1.30pm, you can join them to eat your lunch, have a yarn, or just sit and listen.
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Lincolns IT team provides a range of IT services and support to help out with your studying, teaching and general requirements during your time at Lincoln Uni
Accessing key student sites, such as LUCAS and Akoraka | LEARN
• Accessing your Lincoln University student emails
• Passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication
• Connecting to the Campus Wifi
• Printing (including topping up your printing balance, and how to use the FollowMe and PrintMe printing)
• Audio-visual services and equipment for staff and students
• General support and issues with hardware and software
If you’re experiencing an IT issue, you can also log a job via IT’s ServiceNow portal: https://ithelp.lincoln.ac.nz/
LUSA’S CLUB HOUSE
We have a Club House!!
The LUSA club house is open and ready for bookings. It’s got meeting space, cooking facilities, and beaut yard for some Back Yard Cricket! It’s right beside the corner of Calder Drive and Ellesmere Junction Road.
So, who can use it?? Clubs! Want to do a pot luck? Got a meeting? Want to host an event? COME SEE US. The space is for the students, so let’s use it!
But why have we got a house? Because of the constructions, demolitions and renovations around campus – we needed a space for the clubs. So we have revamped it, got a whole load of kitchenware and she’s all ready to go.
To book, or to have a look, just get in touch with LUSA at clubs@lusa.org.nz
Forbes
Joining a club is one of the best ways to enjoy your time at Uni!
Clubs are an excellent way to make friends, enjoy activities, and learn things you won't learn in a lecture theatre. Employers often look at extracurricular activities as an important gauge of a student's interpersonal, organisational, problemsolving, and time-management skills. Check out our affiliated clubs here: lusa.org.nz/clubsdirectory
This space is for your club to share information about your upcoming events or to promote you club to get more members!
Tell everyone with RAM!ram@lusa.org.nz
If you can’t find a club you want to join, you can start one! Visit lusa.org.nz/clubs for more info or pop into LUSA. Fancy Starting a Club?
RAM 2025
LU 2025 KEY DATES
January 2025
Monday 6
Wednesday 8
Thursday 9
Friday 10
February 2025
Thursday 6
Friday 7
Monday 10 – Tuesday 11
Friday 14
Monday 10
Monday 17
Sunday 23
Monday 24
Friday 28
March 2025
Friday 7
Thursday 13
Monday 24
April 2025
Friday 4
Friday 18
Monday 21
Tuesday 22
Friday 25
Monday 28
Wednesday 30
May 2025
Thursday 8 and Friday 9
Tuesday 13
Friday 30
Summer school (January/February session) classes start and Summer School (November to February session) classes resume.
University opens
Deadline to enrol in, or change, Summer School (January/February session)
Deadline to apply for pre-requisite dispensations and partial waivers for Summer School (January/February session)
Last day to withdraw with refund from Summer School (January/February session)
Public holiday - Waitangi day observed
Summer School (November to February and January/February sessions) classes end
Summer School ( November to February and January/February sessions) exams
Summer School ( November to February and January/February sessions) results released
Preparation Week (for new students beginning semester 1) starts
Semester 1 starts
Deadline to apply for pre-requisite dispensations and partial waivers for semester 1
Deadline to enrol in, or change, semester 1 courses
Field Trip day
Deadline to withdraw from semester 1 courses (with refund)
Field Trip day
Field Trip day
Last day of classes before mid-term break
Public holiday – Good Friday
Public holiday – Easter Monday
University holiday
Public holiday – Anzac day
Classes resume after mid-term break
Field Trip day
Graduation day
Field Trip day
Last day of semester 1 classes
June
2025
Monday 2
Public holiday – King’s birthday
Monday 9 – Saturday 21 Semester 1 exams**
Friday 20
Public holiday - Matariki 23 June – 11 July
July 2025
Wednesday 9
Monday 14
Sunday 20
Monday 21
Wednesday 23
August
2025
Friday 1
Mid-year break
Semester 1 results released
Semester 2 classes start
Deadline to apply for Pre-requisite Dispensations, Partial Waivers for semester 2 courses
Deadline to enrol in, or change, courses for semester 2
Field Trip day
Deadline to withdraw from semester 2 courses (with refund)
Monday 4 Field Trip day
Tuesday 19 Field Trip day
Friday 22
Last day of classes before semester 2 mid-term break 25 Aug – 5 Sept Mid-term break
September
2025
Monday 8
Semester 2 classes continue Friday 19 Field Trip day
October 2025
Wednesday 1
Thursday 2
Friday 17
Monday 27
Tuesday 28 – Saturday 8 Nov
November 2025
Monday 10
Enrolment opens for 2026
Field Trip day
Semester 2 classes end
Public holiday – Labour day
Semester 2 exams**
Summer School (November/December and November to February sessions) classes start Thursday 13
Friday 14
Sunday 16
Monday 17
Friday 21
December
Friday 12
Deadline to enrol in, or change, Summer School courses (November/December session)
Deadline to apply for Pre-requisite Dispensations, Partial Waivers for Summer School courses (November/December session)
Public holiday – Canterbury Anniversary day
Deadline to apply for Pre-requisite Dispensations, Partial Waivers for Summer School courses (November to February session)
Deadline to withdraw from Summer School courses (November/December session), with refund
Deadline to enrol in Summer School (November to February session)
Semester 2 results released
2025
Summer School (November/December session) classes end Monday 15 – Tuesday 16
Friday 19
Summer School (November/December session) exams**
Summer School (November/December session) results released Friday 19 University closes for summer break
Dates are correct at the time of printing. A live version of dates can be viewed at: lincoln.ac.nz/study/key-dates-2/2025/
Student Admin
The Student Administration offcie handles the enrolment and admissions processes for new and existing students.
They can also assist with practical work, scholarships, exams, timetabling, StudyLink, Visa guidance and graduation. You can visit the Student Administration Team currently located on the Ground Floor in the Hudson Building.
Please Note: Student Administration Office will be relocating to the George Forbes Building midway through Semester 1.
The Student Experience Team helps empower you to be the best you that you can be!
We help tauira by:
Advising – providing advice on life as a uni student in the Aotearoa, New Zealand context Navigating – connecting you with the right people and communities on and off-campus Partnering – working alongside students to develop better experiences
Advocating – ensuring the student voice is heard when there’s no student in the room. Hiring – hiring students in casual and volunteer experience roles.
We partner with tauira on:
• Respectfully Lincoln safe and espectful relationships workshops
• LU Buddies volunteer peer support programme
• Transition to university, including orientation
• Student voice feedback, surveys and workshops
• Te Roopu Wheako Tauira, a working group about all things student experience.
We’d love to hear about your experiences at Lincoln Uni. Scan the QR code to join our volunteer working group. If you need help, find us in the Student Centre in Forbes. Email experience@lincoln.ac.nz or call 0800 10 60 10 For more information about our team, scan the QR code or visit the LU website at lincoln.ac.nz/experience
Student Finance
The Student Finance Team manage and process payments made to the University as part of your studies; whether self-funded, via student loan, scholarships or other funding methods. They also handle the refund process if you decide to withdraw from a course or the University. You can contact the Student Finance Team via email at studentfinance@lincoln.ac.nz You can pop in and see them on the Ground Floor in the Hudson Building.
Please Note: The Student Finance Team will be relocating to the George Forbes Building midway through Semester 1.
BECOME A 2025
LUSA runs the Student Rep system on campus. This system was established to create a web of feedback and support surrounding all aspects of student life on campus. Each semester, every course elects at least one student to represent the group. This student is the Student Rep for the semester and works alongside LUSA, the faculty deans and lecturers. If you’re interested in becoming a LUSA Student Rep in 2025, then keep reading!
Listen out during the first week of Semester when your lecturers ask for volunteers to become a Student Representative.
If you miss this but are interested, contact your lecturer or LUSA
What does a Student Rep Do?
By becoming a Student Rep you are helping to effect change to improve the quality of teaching and learning for you and your class.
You would be the link between the students, academic staff, and the wider University!
LUSA are committed to on-going improvements to your education and to make sure you have the best time whilst studying here.
Find my course rep:
What would your role be?
As a Student Rep your key role is to provide feedback to the University. The most important thing you do, is gather information from your fellow students about all aspects of their course and their time at University.
The most important element of being a Student Rep is COMMUNICATION.
If you can do this then you are already well on your way!
• You can find your Course Rep on your course page on Learn
• OR email your course examiner
• OR come into LUSA and ask Anita
For more info visit lusa.org.nz/student-reps OR email coursereps@lusa.org.nz
LINCOLN PANTRY
4 Eastfield Drive, Lincoln 8am - 4pm Monday - Sunday
A delightful country café and boutique grocery store, you’ll find The Pantry located in the Rosemerryn complex of Lincoln, which includes a gift shop, bakery, 24-hour laundrette, gym and other eateries. Offering a delicious range of menu and cabinet food, all freshly made on the premises, the Pantry is also known for its awesome coffee, presented in uniquely in stylish stoneware cups which owner Phillippa likes because they keep the coffee nice and hot.
THE LAB
17 West Belt, Lincoln 11am - 10pm Tuesday - Sunday
The Laboratory offers a great range of craft beers, brewed onsite, plus popular wood fired pizzas and tapas-style plates, all designed to be shared. Martin and Lisa Bennett built this beautiful place from scratch with use of recycled building materials sourced from Musgroves. The large space features stripped back brick walls, high-beamed ceilings and the old bar counter from the Hororata Hotel. A toasty log burner takes pride of place. The Lab is an eclectic mix of mismatched old furniture, kitsch Royal Doutlon wash basins, lamps and knick knacks. For the film buffs amongst us there is a boutique cinema with 15 plush seats showing all of the latest movies.
RAM REVIEWS
Local Eats & Drinks!
Lincoln has a great community with a pretty sweet view of the Port Hills! It has almost everything, including some great places to eat, have a drink in a beautiful beer garden or head out for a Quiz Night. Check out some of our top pics for local eats and drinks.
FLAMING RABBIT
3 Vernon Drive, Lincoln 11am til late Monday - Sunday
Local pub with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and yummy food. The Flaming Rabbit has something for everyone - a Curry Night, Burger Night, Wine Club, Whisky Night, Port Tasting, Gin Tasting, Chefs Specials, Live Music, Live Sport on the big screen and much more!
THE GROUSE
2 Gerald Street, Lincoln 11am - 10pm Mon - Thurs & Sun 10am - 12am Saturday
Lincoln, is home to many things — agricultural education, good folk, and incredible sunsets but It is also home to the Famous Grouse Hotel aka the Grouse. With a great atmosphere, great community feel, friendly service, comfortable, good food and good prices, you can’t go wrong.
Quiz Nights on Tuesdays, Karaoke Fridays, Rugby Games on the big screen, a Beer Garden, Sunday Roasts, DJ’s...it’s the perfect spot for you to head to with your mates for a great night out!
RASPBERRY CAFE
40 Rhodes Road, Tai Tapu 9am - 3.30pm Wednesday - Sunday
A lovely relaxing garden setting to spend with friends and family in a well laid out outdoor setting. The selection from the menu is well priced and very tasty. It’s got an awesome selection of cakes, served in big wedges with cream or yoghurt. It can get pretty busy in Summer, so it’s worth booking ahead. Sit back and relax in the garden!
THE STORE @ TAI TAPU
687 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Tai Tapu 7.30am - 3.30pm Mon - Fri 8.30am 3pm Sat & Sun
A warm & friendly Coffee Shop with a large selection of cabinet food and a seasonal menu. This beautiful setting offers great coffee and a fabulous gift shop stocked with special gifts to suit all budgets. Ample indoor and outdoor seating and a gift shop, all under one roof!
Whether you are looking for a delicious breakfast on the run, a leisurely brunch or lunch or simply a fabulous coffee - The Store will surprise and delight you with their range of food, wine & gifts, quality of service and attention to detail.
Scan me for your Campus Map!
Campus Books
LU Library
Situated within the Ivey Building in the heart of LU’s Campus, The Library holds an extensive range of items to support teaching, learning and research, including cover printed collections, electronic and audiovisual material, digitised collections and archival resources. In addition, the librbary also provides bookable study rooms, various study spaces and rooms, printers and computers.
Various student services are also located in the Ivey Building, including:
• Student ID Cards
• IT
• LU Careers Team
• Inclusive Education
• Learning Advisors
Lincolns Campus Books provides a range of stationery and merchandise to support you with your studying and on campus needs during your time at Lincoln Uni!
IT Help Desk located in the LU Library 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday
• Textbooks for Courses
• Stationery Needs
• Mobile Phone top-ups
• Greeting Cards
• Headphones
• Graduation Frames
• Lincoln Merchadise
• Lab Coats/Safety Glasses
• Dissection Kits
• Domestic Courier Service
• Postage Stamps
• Metrocards can now be found at the Lincoln Library & Service Centre, in the township.
Contact the IT Team 03 222 2468, 9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday
Ivey Building
Lincoln University
Instagram: @lincolnuniart
Youtube: @LincolnUniversityNZ
Contact: milliegalbraith@lincoln.ac.nz
STUDENT ADVOCACY
As a student, it is your right to feel confident about raising concerns with the University and to have these concerns addressed and resolved in a fair, equitable, transparent, and timely manner.
Did you know LUSA has a free advocacy service?
Our advocacy service at LUSA is confidential. We are 100% independent from the University, which means the advice we provide will always be in your best interests.
Use our advocacy service if you:
• Feel you’ve been treated unfairly, or think a Lincoln University policy or rule has been applied poorly or unfairly to your situation or circumstance.
• Are seeking information about non-academic issues affecting your studies like finances and tenancy problems.
• Want to clarify your options, rights or responsibilities.
• Need to understand which policies or procedures apply to your situation.
• Need someone to advise on any problems between yourself and another member of the University community.
• Are appealing a grade or making another academic decision.
• Need help raising a concern.
• Have been harassed or are feeling unsafe on campus.
We can help you understand your options, rights and responsibilities. We can help you raise an issue or facilitate communication and help you problem solve. We can advocate on your behalf, and if we can’t help you, we will do our best to find the best services that can.
Advice & Support
Kate Lindsay Mākai Tauira
E: students@lusa.org.nz P: 03 423 0582
Words From Kate, Your Student Advocacy Coordinator
Some Useful Information
A concern is an expression of worry about something that has happened. A person raising a concern is usually a witness and may have no direct personal involvement in the concern they are raising.
A complaint refers to any accusation, allegation, or charge. A complaint is usually lodged by the person who has direct involvement in the incident that has led to the complaint. It can be more informal, and a complaint should occur before a grievance is filed.
A grievance is a formal written complaint that there has been a violation, misinterpretation, misapplication, discriminatory application or unreasonable application of an official University regulation, policy, procedure, or code.
Your Guide to Raising a Concern
• If your concern is urgent contact the police.
• if you have witnessed or experienced behaviour that is illegal or puts you or another person’s health or safety at immediate risk, call 111.
• If you have witnessed or experienced behaviour on campus that is not a police matter but requires urgent action, contact Campus Security on 0800 545 388 (available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day). They will treat your matter with confidentiality, inform the appropriate University authorities and ensure you have the support you require.
Self-resolution: address your concern with the person/s involved.
You may consider approaching the person/s involved to resolve the concern by means of direct discussion or a written communication. If you do not feel comfortable addressing your concern this way or you have tried and didn’t get the desired outcome, you could ask a friend or whānau to help voice your concern or get in touch with us.
Academic self-resolution and student reps
Most courses at Lincoln can have at least one student representative volunteer who will be selected to liaise with the lecturer on behalf of the class. If you have concerns to raise about your course or programme but feel uncomfortable talking directly with academic
staff, find your Student Rep contact information on your course’s Akoraka | Learn page. If you do not have an assigned Student Rep, contact the LUSA President or Kate Lindsay, the Advocacy Coordinator.
Informal anonymous: raise your concern to feel heard
The University will receive anonymous concerns from students to help identify behavioural trends which do not align with their value of manaakitaka. This helps them to assess and assign methods of action to improve the wellbeing, safety and experiences of staff, students, friends and whānau.
Note: Informal anonymous concerns will generally not be formally investigated by the University because to manage concerns in a transparent manner, an individual must be aware of the allegations and who has made them. However, concerns may be investigated in some situations, such as when illegal actions are involved.
How to raise an anonymous concern:
• Complete the Raise an Anonymous Concern Form which can be found on the Lincoln University website lincoln.ac.nz/ student-support/behaviour-and-codes/anonymous-concerns-form/
• If you have witnessed or experienced a crime, Crimestoppers allows for anonymous reporting to the police
• crimestoppers-nz.org/report/
• If you have questions about this process, email the University confidentially at anonymous@lincoln.ac.nz Your query will be addressed by the University Privacy Officer or assigned delegate.
Formal resolution: report your concern
If you have a concern about Lincoln University staff or students, we encourage you to report this as soon as possible after the behaviour was witnessed or experienced.
How to raise a formal concern
The first step is to raise your concern with an advisor who is available to help you select the most appropriate process for reporting your concern (in a way that you feel comfortable with). This could be one of the international student advisors internationaladvisors@lincoln.ac.nz or come into LUSA to see us for confidential guidance on raising a formal concern.
lusa.org.nz/financial-assistance-fund For criteria, exclusions, more info or to apply, visit:
Room Bookings.
Want to hire a space? LUSA have many great spaces on campus that you can book out for group study, club activities, BBQ’s, meetings and more! Check whether the room you would like to book is available using the calendar online and submit a request to book a space.
lusa.org.nz/room-bookings
Need a Locker?
In Grounded
There are lockers available in the Forbes Student Space. These run on a first in first served basis. Bring your own lock.
Lost Property.
Try the Library and/or pop into LUSA to see if it's been handed in. If something has been handed in, we will keep it for 90 days before disposing of it. If you have lost your EFTPOS or Visa Debit card, you must report it to your bank immediately. They can put a temporary block on your card or cancel it altogether.
We will try every means under the sun to match it with you and contact you but if not...sayonara.
Caught S hort?
Don’t Panic!
LU SA has a M enstrual B ank that you c an dip into, for fre e, if you are c aught shor t.
C ome into LU SA and let us know you ne e d a pad or t amp on, however discre etly or op enly you are c omfor t able with, he ck , write it on pap er even and
will sor t you out. We’ve got you!
Know the Codes.
What is the Education Code of Practice?
Manaakitaka at Lincoln, is about respecting and taking care of each in an environment of safety, inclusiveness and respect. With this goal in mind, we are a signatory of NZ’s Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
This Code sets out expectations that Uni’s must meet in support of student wellbeing and safety. It covers topics such as physical safety and inclusion, access to advice and support services, physical and mental health support, support for transition into and out of university, student accommodation requirements, and opportunities for students to have their voices heard.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about the Code and what Lincoln Uni is doing to support my pastoral care?
Dr Hamish Cochrane, Director of Student Admin & Student Health (hamish.cochrane@ lincoln.ac.nz) or 03 325 3824
What should I do if I’m concerned about the Uni’s compliance with the Code or I have a financial dispute? Discuss your concerns with an International Student Advisor (internationaladvisors@lincoln.ac.nz) or the LUSA Advocacy and Voice Coordinator (students@lusa. org.nz)
If you would like to talk to someone outside of the Uni, the NZ Qualifications Authority (NZQA) handles
all complaints about alleged non-compliance with the Education Code of Practice. nzqa.govt.nz/makea-complaint
• International Students
If you have a financial or contractual dispute with the Uni, contact: iStudent Complaints which is a free and independent disputes resolution service for international students istudent.org.nz
• Domestic Students
Contact Tertiary Education Dispute Resolution who are a free and independent service to help resolve problems that are important to you tedr.org.nz
Where can I find out more about the Education Code of Practice? lincoln.ac.nz/codes
What is the Student Code of Conduct?
It explains the conduct expected of all students, and the disciplinary process if the rules aren’t followed. The Uni Proctors enforce the rules of the Student Code of Conduct.
What is a Proctor?
Lincoln has 2 proctors (male and female) whose roles are to deal with all complaints relating to student behaviour and breaches of academic integrity, including complaints against students by staff and community and disputes between students.
Who can approach the Proctor?
Anyone, whether a student, staff member or member of the community, can approach the Proctor with any concern about the conduct of a Lincoln student or group of students proctor@lincoln.ac.nz
What types of behaviours are unacceptable at Lincoln?
• Academic Dishonesty, e.g. cheating.
• Bullying, e.g. attacking a person’s beliefs.
• Harassment, e.g. making sexually offensive comments.
WAYS TO PROMOTE A SAFE UNI:
LU, LUSA and students work together to promote a safe, inclusive and caring learning environment.
Respectfully Lincoln – Sexual Harm Prevention Workshops
Te Poari Wheako Tauira Student Experience Board –Students, LUSA, Te Awhioraki and the University working together on all student matters
SPACE Lincoln – Social support group for LGBTQIA+ people
Student Charter – Shows what you can expect from LUSA and LU and what we expect of you. You can find the charter here: lusa.org.nz/official-documents
The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
tips for new arrivals to LINCOLN UNIVERSITY!
A big ‘welcome’ to every new student that has just arrived at Lincoln University! It’s a big step to decide to study overseas. It can be a bit daunting, but LUSA and the International Rep. are here to support you. Here are some hot tips to help you out during your time in New Zealand and especially Lincoln University!
FIVE ways to meet new people:
Say “Hi” and be yourself!
There’s no point in waiting for people to come and talk to you. Just say ”Hi” and start up a conversation.
Join as many clubs that interest you
Make sure to go to the Club Market Day during LUSA’s Orientation and check out the clubs stalls, also the Club Directory on the LUSA (Lincoln University Students Association) website. If you want some recommendations, LUICS (Lincoln University International and Cultural Society) is a club that supports international students and can connect you with domestic students too!
Be sure to grab your ‘Welcome Bag’ from LUSA on the Clubs Market Day too, as it will have a lot of useful information in there.
Make the most out of your free LU Gym membership
There are heaps of varied gym classes for you to attend, have fun, and get fit - all for free and to suit all levels. Who knows, you may meet a new friend!
Participate in different events we have on campus
During the year we have lots of events for you to participate in, brought to you by LUSA and LUSA clubs (that you have joined up with).
If you are in the student accommodation, there will be many more activities are waiting for you! Follow LUSA on social media to find out what’s coming up!
Connect with the Lincoln community Facebook group, and LUSA social media. Facebook @studentaslincoln Instagram @lusa.nz
Social media is a good place to source info from and LUSA also has a ‘LUSA Noticeboard’ on Facebook, for you to ask any questions within the Lincoln community
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISORS ARE HERE TO HELP!
The International Student Advisors are dedicated to supporting your needs. It takes time to adapt life and study in a new country and you are not alone. We are here to guide you at the beginning of your LU journey, right through to when you graduate. If you need help, email the below or visit the Student Centre in the Forbes building.
MORE SUPPORT...
LUSA International Rep: caterina.campese@lincolnuni.ac.nz
Student Advocacy: students@lusa.org.nz
Student Financial Support: StudentFinance@lincoln.ac.nz
Student Experience: experience@lincoln.ac.nz
JOB
Visit the Career Center in the library
They can help with your CV, cover letter, and give you job interview advice. They can also give advice about career pathways.
Have you got your IRD number sorted?
IRD number (Inland Revenue Department) is the tax number that you need before you can start working. Check out the International Students Guide for more information or email our international advisors if you need some help at the bottom.
Give out your CV to potential employers
To apply for a job in NZ, the easiest way is to be brave, walk into any shop you’d like to work in and give out your printed CV! Or another way is to apply for the job online. There are many websites for you to investigate
• sjs.co.nz
• seek.co.nz
• nz.indeed.com
• trademe.co.nz
EXTRA TIPS
Student Metrocards (bus passes) are available at the Lincoln Library & Service Centre, in the Lincoln Township, 1km away.
Don’t get ‘food’ homesick!
There are so many yummy international restaurants around Christchurch, or you can find ingredients you need, do your own cooking at home.
Here are some places for you to visit: Asian - Bush Inn Centre, Kosco, Japan Mart, Bin Inn, and Big T. Simply search these places on Google and head out shopping. Be sure to bring a few empty bags with you.
WeekendS = FUN TIME!
Other than studying, we need our downtime as well. Check out these places around Christchurch: Air Force Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery, Tūranga Library, International Antarctic Centre, Catnap Cafe, Timezone Arcade, Farmers’ Market, Rolleston Aquatic Centre, Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park, Halswell Quarry. Shopping Malls; Westfield, The Hub, Northlands, The Colombo, Riccarton Markets
Te Kete Wānaka Learning, Teaching Library
Learning, Teaching and Library connects and supports the Lincoln University whānau by providing a learning ecosystem that promotes excellence and success. They strive to provide an inclusive, affordable, engaging, seamless and transformative learning experience. At the same time, they support the Uni’s larger goal of providing a greater understanding of the relationships between land, food and ecosystems.
LTL is currently comprised of three teams: Library Services, Centre for Learning and Teaching, and Online Learning. Library Services manages the University Library, daily operation of services within Ivey Hall and oversees the uni’s copyright compliance programme.
The Centre for Learning and Teaching oversees the teaching and learning support and development programmes, including:
• Student academic skills
• Inclusive education services
• Careers and employment services
• Academic staff professional development
• Teaching excellence programmes
The Online Learning team is tasked with developing the required courseware for the Lincoln Connected Initiative and supporting the online delivery of courses. The online learning team also includes the Akoraka | Learn support and administration as well as video production services to support some courses.
These services are all located within the Ivey Building.
Inclusive Education
The Inclusive Education Team are committed to providing equity of access to education. They will assist you through your learning journey and understand that some students may need more support to help them achieve their ambitions.
Inclusive Education can support students who have:
• Specific learning disabilities
• Have ADHD and/or on the autistic spectrum
• Have physical and/or mobility difficulties
• Have illnesses, temporary impairments (e.g. broken limbs, concussion, etc) or who have had/require surgery
• Have mental health conditions
• Suffer from chronic anxiety
• Hearing or vision impairment
Such ways they can support:
• Test and exam arrangements (separate room, extra time, rest breaks, etc.)
• Flexible deadlines
• Leniency with spelling and grammar
• Mentoring
• Equipment
• Accessible parking spaces
• Assistive technology
Inclusive Education are located within the Library (Ivey Building) on the Ground Floor
Alumni
Your journey with Lincoln University doesn’t just stop when you graduate; LU has a strong and active Alumni community. The Alumni Team help Alumni to connect with one another through various networking and social events and remain informed about what is going on at Lincoln University through regular events and comms. In addition, they help to organise reunions advertise jobs via their Business Hub and Alumni Job Boards and fundraise for scholarships and other LU related projects. The Alumni Team are situated in the Ivey West building (next to the library) and can be contacted via email at alumni@lincoln.ac.nz. You can also connect with them on Facebook - Lincoln University Alumni Network
Heya, this is Caterina – your International Rep.
tools to take care of each other!
The tangible progress we made in 2024 inspired me to run for this role again in 2025, continuing to advocate for students’ rights and wellbeing.
A bit about me: I am Italian and I arrived in Aotearoa at the end of 2022. I am studying my PhD in the AGLS Soil Department, my research focuses on the ecology of taonga plants.
I was briefly involved with LUSA in 2023, stepping in for the missing Postgrad Rep at the time, and in 2024 I was elected as the PG Rep. And this year, I have been elceted as your International Rep!
2024 was a great year for LUSA – we finally had a full exec team back on board and a full staff team too! With our General Manager, Events coordinator and Exec mates skyrocketing together, we managed to achieve a lot!
This year I will sit on a few committees representing LU students. It’s important that you know about these so you can approach me with anything you feel should be brought to them.
• Student Experience Board: This board meets every couple of months and is the “duck’s nuts”! (Try explaining that to your nonna) It is co-chaired by the LUSA President, Te Awhioraki Tumuaki, and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Life), Damian Lodge. Reporting directly to the VC’s office.
We hosted many events for international students, including two international dinners. It was truly heartwarming to see our peers come together, bringing their loved ones also. We also organized several international morning teas, working community into everyone’s busy lives.
The board comprises both students and changemakers at LU, including: LUSA International Rep, Te Awhioraki Tumuaki, LUSA Postgrad Rep, LUSA VP, Future Leader Chair, the Academic & Growth Strategies Manager, Dr Hamish Cochrane (Director Student Health & Student Admin), Janelle Blythe (Customer Experience Manager) and Te Manutaki-Maori Student Coordinator.
The objective for our monthly meeting is to directly address and solve feedback and issues that come up. The staff on this board genuinely care about the student experience and make real changes. This board is a very good occasion for us students to present any need/issue/suggestion.
Late in the year, the Wellbeing Team proposed an interactive workshop (in collaboration with LUSA), dedicated to international student wellbeing, called “Taking Care of You”. We addressed sensitive topics around mental health, isolation, and inclusivity while offering practical advice and resources (mostly free) for students. The team and attendees both learnt a huge amount, in a trusting and collaborative setting. A successful connection event like this has given us a great template for future opportunities.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Board: As the international representative, I’ll represent international students on this new board. If there’s anything you believe should be addressed here, please let me know!
The community as a whole, saw significant progress in the health space. LU opened the Student Health Centre to students’ families living in the Selwyn area, enabling international students with families to fully utilize this service. Removing barriers to access sexual health services, has been a personal priority for me, as this need is not covered by our StudentSafe insurance, creating an expense (and thus a disparity) for international students.
In 2024, some STI tests were made available for free to all students. It is clear from common sense and evidence that free, easy testing provides a safer community for all. As students are a community of young, dynamic individuals, it’s essential we have the
• NZISA (New Zealand International Student Association): As part of this role, I’m automatically a member of NZISA. This association connects international reps from universities across the country. It’s an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about what we’re working on at LU, develop shared projects, and gain inspiration from other institutions’ solutions to similar challenges.
I’ll also be involved with LUICS, the Lincoln University International & Cultural Society. A club you’re invited to join if you’d like to actively participate in our international community!
This RAM issue offers an overview of my plans for 2025 and a call to all international students to think about running for the 2026 position. If you have fresh ideas and the drive to contribute to our community, we need you!
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Te Manutaki Māori
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Pasifika Development Team
Te Manutaki provide pastoral, cultural and academic support to Māori and Pasifika students studying at Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki, and their whanau. Te Mautaki are there to assist your educational journey from enrolment to graduation.
Te Manutaki are situated within the Ivey West building (next to the library) and can be contacted via email at: ompd@lincoln.ac.nz
ONSITE DRUG CHECKING CLINIC
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Can’t make it to the onsite clinic?
DISC Trust (part of the NZ Needle Exchange Programme) operates a free drop-in drug checking service at the Rodger Wright Centre (10 Washington Way, Sydenham, Christchurch) every Tuesday – Saturday from 12-4pm & 4.30–7pm
12pm – 4pm Friday 14th February
LUSA Club House (just before Gate 2 off Ellesmere Junction Road)
Find out more here!
HORRIBLESCOPES
Aquarius
Before you spend any time being productive today, you should consider giving up. Productivity implies work, and hard work is the evil that drives capitalism. You’re better than that. Consider mooching off your parents, or any schmuck you can con into being your provider.
Taurus
You’re even more stubborn than Aries this month, but you don’t have Aries’ charming carelessness, so you won’t be able to get away with it! Stop lovingly storing all the useless shit in your garage, and don’t be surprised when your flatmate tries to throw away all these broken pens, petrol receipts, and other rubbish.
Leo
Suckers for flattery, people will use this to get anything they want from you this month. We know you’re generous and do not mind laughing at yourself. They like to eat, sleep and blabber and because of that are often friends with Gemini.
Scorpio
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Pisces
You’re anxious and jittery to get moving, Pisces, but this is the time to be patient. Good things come to those who wait and you should just wait, forever. Sit on a chair, get cozy, then wait until death comes and peace washes over your body. Good things definitely come to those who wait, and if you’re patient enough, the sweet departure of your soul from your body will finally come.
Gemini
You can chinwag without stopping for at least three days and never once repeat yourself, which is generally fun but sometimes is tiring. Mostly we’re all jealous of you because you are jack of all trades. Try to apply yourself to anything and everything this month.
Virgo
Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock.
Sagittarius
Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock.
Aries
We know you’re always right and don’t give a fuck but at least you’re honest. Sometimes you are so honest that it makes everyone elses teeth ache. You’ll earn money easily this month and quickly, but as proud and principled as you are, you’ll spend this moolah immediately.
Cancer
Stop constantly imagining the end of the world, you’re getting scared of your own imagination. We know you like to talk gloomily and at length on the topic of your own life failures. Stop this as it’s scaring everyone away. You are loyal though...because you are afraid of chlamydia and trichomoniasis.
Libra
Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock.
Capricorn
Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock.
Did you know that…one standard alcoholic drink takes at least one hour to leave your body?
In New Zealand all alcoholic drinks must be labelled with the standard drinks they contain.
The more you drink, the longer it takes to be sober and safe.
When you drink, alcohol goes into your stomach where it mixes with any food and some alcohol goes into your bloodstream. The mix then moves to your small intestine.
Most of the alcohol heads to the brain from here, affecting your co-ordination, confidence and judgement. Food slows down this process, which is why eating before you drink is a great idea.
The blood then moves to your liver which works hard to get rid of the alcohol, breaking it down so it can leave the body in urine. It’s also a diuretic, making you thirsty and dehydrated
BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL
SMART SCAN
26th February 2025
