Aidan O’Malley
Theatre Studies
What learning environment do you thrive in? For Aidan, who studied for a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Theatre Studies, practical experiences helped him learn in a way no textbook could.
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Ariana Cann
Radiation Therapy
What if your career goals change? Ariana initially studied Anatomy at Otago. While she loved learning about the human body through hands-on lab work, she realised her future career lay in the health sector.
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Elisepa Taukolo
Law, Pacific Islands Studies, Indigenous Studies
Unsure what to expect when you first arrive at university? Elisepa can relate but quickly found her feet thanks to Otago’s supportive environment.
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Anuraag Sanker
Sustainable Business
A strong foundation for a career with impact. Studying for a Master of Sustainable Business was a transformative experience for Anuraag.
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Magdeline Huang
Computer Science, Entrepreneurship
Prepare to unlock unlimited possibilities! For Magdeline, adding a minor in Entrepreneurship to her Computer Science major allowed her to build a unique skill set.
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Rosie Jerram
Economics, Finance, Environment and Society
Otago’s diverse study options appealed to Rosie, who studied for a Bachelor of Commerce.
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Taylor Davies-Colley
Botany, Ecology
With his Science degrees from Otago, Taylor turned a passion for nature into a meaningful career.
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Te Reimana Parangi
Māori Health, Medicine and Surgery
For Te Reimana, Health Sciences First Year at Otago opened up pathways towards a variety of healthcare professions.
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27 September 2024
Think and act globally, says Distinguished Research Medal winner
Countries need to work together to solve the big challenges we all face, says Distinguished Research Medal winner and Otago global health expert Professor John Crump.
26 September 2024
Automated insulin pump trial “life changing”
A University of Otago-led trial has “unequivocally” shown major benefits of automated insulin delivery for young people with type 1 diabetes.
26 September 2024
Unexpected early kūmara cultivation discovered in Otago study
New University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research has uncovered the unlikely location of one of the earliest securely dated sites of kūmara cultivation in Polynesia.
25 September 2024
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Show more events14 September – 27 October 2024
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Hou Rongo: Moriori, Music and Manama – A Multisensory Experience
Hou Rongo offers an immersive look at the culture of New Zealand's indigenous Moriori people, blending tradition with innovative technology to evoke the feeling of being on Rēkohu/ Rangihaute (the Cha...
Tūhura Otago Museum Beautiful Science Gallery, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin
27 September 2024
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Department of Medicine Seminar Series – Alice Cox
Department of Medicine Seminar Series Alice Cox – PhD Candidate: Complementary feeding and appetite regulation in New Zealand infants.
9th floor Seminar Room, Department of Medicine, Dunedin Public Hospital, Dunedin