Continuing Education
Continuing education provides a particularly important means of sharing the University's expertise with the wider community while, and the same time, supporting lifelong learning. This area is, therefore, a key point of the University of Otago's strategic focus for community service.
Continuing education at Otago comprises a wide range of activities, including courses which may be either informal or assessed, but which do not lead to the award of a formally recognized qualification. It includes community-based education, continuing professional development (CPD) courses, and open or public lectures.
Summer School and Continuing Education is located in the west wing of IS Building opposite Student Information Centre and adjacent to the Student Learning Centre.
Continuing Education Courses
- Dietetics continuing education
- Executive Education Open Courses
- Introductory Chemistry, study at home - enrol at any time
- IT Training
- Dentistry Bridging Programme
- Dentistry Continuing Education Short Courses
- Marine Studies
- NewStart - an introductory seminar for mature students - 2012 times yet to be advised
- University of the Third Age (U3A) - University of Otago Joint Courses
- Hands-on Science, 15 - 20 January 2012
- Dunedin Rare Book Summer, School, five days in late January 2013
- Health Systems Law, Wellington, 10 to 13 April 2012
- Health Systems Law enrolment form - 10 to 13 April 2012
- Health Systems Law, Wellington, 27 to 30 August 2012
- Health Systems Law enrolment form - 27 to 30 August 2012
- 47th Foreign Policy School: Topic and dates yet to be advised
- Bridging Chemistry, 29 January - 17 February 2012
- JumpStart Physics, 30 January - 17 February 2012
- The 16th Public Health Summer School (Wellington), 7 February to 2 March 2012
- Chaucer Summer School - "April is the kindest month" - Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. 23 to 27 January 2012 (mornings)
- WORDSMITH - The Art of Writing (Poetry). 13 to 18 February 2012 (mornings)
- THE SCOTTISH SUMMER SCHOOL
Scottish Summer School - Scottish Literature Since Burns. 25 and 26 January 2012
Music
Three short courses will be offered in 2012, each course related to a Southern Sinfonia International Series concert given in the Regent Theatre, Dunedin.
Brahms and Sibelius — Romantic Daring
This short course will be presented by Dr Graeme Downes, a senior lecturer in music at the University of Otago with a special interest in song writing and musicology. The course to be held 5.30 to 7.00pm, Monday, 19 March.
The concert Romantic Grandeur - Lilburn, Brahms and Sibelius is at 8.00pm, Saturday, 24 March.
Download the registration form here.
Enigmatic Elgar — Dazzling Dvorak
This short course will be presented by Mr Peter Adams, a senior lecturer in music at the University of Otago with special interest in conducting and composition. The short course to be held 5.30 to 7.00pm, Monday, 16 July. The concert Elgar's Enigma Variations is at 8.00pm, Saturday, 21 July.
Download the registration form here.
Composing the Journey Home
This short course will be presented by Professor John Drummond, the Blair Professor of Music at the University of Otago, with special interests in opera and music education. Short course to be held 5.30 to 7.00pm on Monday, 3 September. The concert Tales of Ice & Fire is at 8.00pm, Saturday, 8 September.
Download the registration form here.
The Southern Sinfonia full programme can be accessed here.
Dance
The Dance Studies Programme offers community adult classes in AfroContemporary Dance, Ballet Elementary and Intermediate, Contemporary Dance/Movement Exploration, Modern Dance and West African Dance. Walk-ins are welcome.
For a full schedule with times and days visit the above website.
Public Lectures
All University or Otago public lectures, seminars and courses are listed in the Events Calendar.
- Auckland Winter Lecture Series - details yet to be announced
- Wellington Winter Lecture Series - details yet to be announced
- Christchurch School of Medicine & Health Sciences Lecture Series
- Inaugural Professorial Lectures
- Upcoming Lecture Events
Continuing Education Administration
Summer School & Continuing Education Board
Further information about the Summer School & Continuing Education Board is available elsewhere on this website.
Short Course Guidelines (for University of Otago staff)
Short Course Guidelines for University of Otago staff are available on this website.
Refund Policy for University of Otago short courses
Where a refund policy particular to a non-credit short course has not been specified in course promotional/registration material, the following policy shall normally apply:
- For withdrawal up to seven working days before course commencement, an administration fee of 10% will be retained;
- For withdrawal less than seven working days before course commencement, a refund of 50% may be made at the discretion of the Course or Programme Director;
- Once a course has commenced, no refund will be given
- The University reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrolments or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, fees will be refunded in full.
Guidelines for resolving problems
The following principles and procedures have been adopted by the University of Otago for addressing academic concerns or grievances that an Adult and Community Education (ACE) student may have relating to a short course, seminar, workshop or other similar event.
Principles
- Matters should be notified and addressed quickly, fairly, and as close as possible to the point of origin. (This will usually be with those directly involved in the delivery or organisation of the event.)
- The student may, with good reason, seek resolution of the matter at a higher level than that of the person(s) most immediately involved.
Procedures
Step 1: In the first instance, the student should raise, discuss and seek resolution of the matter with the event's facilitator/tutor.
Step 2: If there is good reason for not raising the matter directly with the facilitator/tutor, or if the student is of the opinion that the matter has not been appropriately resolved at that level, then the student may request a meeting with the next level of management.
This will vary depending on the nature of the event and auspices under which it was being offered. In some instances the next level of management may be a Head of Department, in others a Programme Director. (Information on the appropriate person to approach is available from the University's Advisor, Continuing Education.)
Both parties may invite a representative or support person to the meeting.
Step 3: If the matter remains unresolved after Steps 1 and/or Step 2, then the student may refer it, in writing, to the level of Dean or Pro-Vice-Chancellor (PVC).
Further Information
Dr Elaine Webster
Tel 64 3 479 5191
Email elaine.webster@otago.ac.nz
