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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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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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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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With his Science degrees from Otago, Taylor turned a passion for nature into a meaningful career.
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For Te Reimana, Health Sciences First Year at Otago opened up pathways towards a variety of healthcare professions.
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23 June 2025
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Wed 25 Jun 2025
Daniel Gnoth from Ara Ake will present an overview of findings from research collaborations Ara Ake has supported. Insights from barriers to flexible serv...
12:00pm to 12:55pm
Centre for Sustainability Seminar Room, 563 Castle Street North, Dunedin and online
Thursday 26 June 2025
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Join our information evenings to learn more about the Master of Nursing Science – a two-year pathway for graduates from any discipline. Study in Christchurch in 2026. No health background required.
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Department of Nursing, 72 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch