Rate My Professor Claire Slocombe

Claire Slocombe serves as International Student Adviser - External Engagement at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. She is part of the International Student Support team in the International Office, located in Room G08. Her direct dial phone is +64 3 479 5921. The team includes Simone Freeman as Team Leader, along with Daniel Bond, Sam Mehrtens, Donna Scott, and Jill Spencer, all focused on assisting international students with various needs.

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.