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13 May 2026

Legacy of leadership continues in law scholarship


Charlotte Leach, who has always been driven by the ideas of justice and fairness, is the 2026 recipient of the Jolene Pa...

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07 May 2026

Big issues, lite issues – Critic Co-Editors have it covered


2026 has been a rollercoaster for the team at Critic Te Ārohi – and it’s only May.

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05 May 2026

UN role recognises global leadership in anti-slavery research


At a young age, Katarina Schwarz aspired to work for the United Nations (UN) on human rights and humanitarian issues.

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16 Apr 2026

Otago law students compete on world stage


A team of students has addressed pressing issues of international and Indigenous law at the recent 2026 Philip C Jessup...

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14 Apr 2026

Support, encouragement and inspiration behind Law alumni success


“Great professors. Great environment. Nurturing and challenging at the same time.”

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25 Mar 2026

Otago subjects among the best in the world


Four University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka subjects have been ranked in the top 50 globally.

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10 Dec 2025

Otago announces 32 new professors


Twenty-six University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka academics are being promoted to the position of Professor, with a...

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26 Nov 2025

A meeting of bright young minds


This is what you might call a very high-powered lunch.

Liam Kennedy (left), with Irish Minister of Justice Jim O'Callaghan (centre) and former Irish President Michael D Higgins, at Liam's High Court appointment celebration at Áras an Uachtaráin (the official residence of the President of Ireland).

24 Nov 2025

Commonalities between Irish and NZ legal systems


Former OUSA President, Irish High Court Judge Liam Kennedy has spent more than 30 years working in the Irish legal syste...

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12 Nov 2025

New Law Foundation Chair in Emerging Technologies for Otago


The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Mariela de Amstalden as a...

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11 Nov 2025

Fellowships for alumni and staff reflect strength of Otago Law community


Congratulations to the four Otago alumni and staff who have been awarded Borrin Foundation Fellowships, and Travel and L...

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04 Nov 2025

International Adaptation Futures Conference inspires Otago researchers


Otago researchers recently attended the international Adaptation Futures Conference as the flagship event of the United...

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