The Hayward College Fellows are special/adjunct members of the College Community. The Fellows comprise of members of the University of Otago's academic staff, professional staff, senior students or citizens outside the University who have a relationship with the College.
Current College Fellows
Professor Janine Hayward
Professor Janine Hayward, the granddaughter of Jock Hayward and great niece of Vera Hayward – the two trailblazers who have given so much to the University and hospital communities. The family from which our college is proudly named, and from the family who still actively contribute to Hayward college; Janine is a long-standing Hayward fellow and a Professor at the University of Otago, an active researcher and lecturer in Politics. Janine also sits on the panel responsible for selecting Hayward Prize winners.
Dr Annika Bokor
Dr Annika Bokor is an experienced Teaching Fellow with a comprehensive history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Life Sciences, Lecturing, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Science and Biochenistry. Annika has a PhD focused in Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology from University of Otago and is the Academic convenor for genetics 2nd year medicine. Up until last year, Annika was Course Coordinator for BIOC192 and she has rock star status amongst our alumni.
Mark Brunton
Mark (Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha) is the Research Manager Māori for the University of Otago. He has more than 20 years of experience in the computing industry in operations, software development, systems analysis and website design, development and management. He has completed a Bachelor of Arts degree, Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce and a Masters in Indigenous Studies at Otago.
Rosalina Richards
Rose is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Centre for Pacific Health in Va'a o Tautai, Division of Health Sciences and Associate Dean Pacific for the Dunedin School of Medicine. Her academic background is in psychology and public health. As former co-Director of the Cancer Society and Behavioural Research Unit she is interested in a variety of cancer prevention areas, including physical activity, nutrition, tobacco control and supportive care.
Dr Robert Munn
Dr Robert Munn is a Haywardian, (from 1991) and a sub warden (2001-2002) with undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Psychology. Robert did his post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University and Lectured at The National University of Ireland before returning to Otago in 2021. He is now based at Otago in the Anatomy department, specialising in the neurobiology of memory. His particular research interests are in the study of memory and consciousness, and he has a special love for the hippocampus.
Amy Armstrong – our fellow and Chaplain
Originally from Minnesota in the USA, Amy brings her experience as an immigrant in understanding that connection is at the heart of our well-being. Through chaplaincy, Amy facilitates connections and visits Hayward often, extending her care and good chat to whomever needs it.