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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...
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.
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.
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...
14 Apr 2026
Support, encouragement and inspiration behind Law alumni success
“Great professors. Great environment. Nurturing and challenging at the same time.”
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.
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...
26 Nov 2025
A meeting of bright young minds
This is what you might call a very high-powered lunch.
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...
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...
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...
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...