Rate My Professor Claire Slocombe

Claire Slocombe's support for international students is evident from multiple acknowledgments in University of Otago theses archived in OurArchive. Z.X. Correia thanked her in the 2016 Master of Science thesis 'Accessibility of Land Data and Information Integration in Mozambique: The Case of Manhiça District' for assistance and care, alongside other advisers. M.E. Cho expressed appreciation in the 2022 thesis 'A Qualitative Study Examining Maternal and Child Health Nurses’ Experiences of Working with Refugee Mothers in Aotearoa New Zealand' for her kindness as an international student officer. A.W. Widayanti thanked her and the scholarship team in the 2018 thesis 'Understanding health-seeking behaviours of people in Indonesia' for personal support and advice. In the University of Otago Newsroom article 'Medical laboratory graduate a testament to hope and perseverance' published December 7, 2025, Claire Slocombe from the Scholarships Office commented on working closely with graduate Areti Pita: “Her passion for study, love for her family and the way she has overcome so many obstacles is truly inspirational.” She is also mentioned in the International Student Handbook 2026 and participates in Pacific community events.