Aidan O’Malley
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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Ariana Cann
Radiation Therapy
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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Elisepa Taukolo
Law, Pacific Islands Studies, Indigenous Studies
Unsure what to expect when you first arrive at university? Elisepa can relate but quickly found her feet thanks to Otago’s supportive environment.
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Anuraag Sanker
Sustainable Business
A strong foundation for a career with impact. Studying for a Master of Sustainable Business was a transformative experience for Anuraag.
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Magdeline Huang
Computer Science, Entrepreneurship
Prepare to unlock unlimited possibilities! For Magdeline, adding a minor in Entrepreneurship to her Computer Science major allowed her to build a unique skill set.
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Rosie Jerram
Economics, Finance, Environment and Society
Otago’s diverse study options appealed to Rosie, who studied for a Bachelor of Commerce.
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Taylor Davies-Colley
Botany, Ecology
With his Science degrees from Otago, Taylor turned a passion for nature into a meaningful career.
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Te Reimana Parangi
Māori Health, Medicine and Surgery
For Te Reimana, Health Sciences First Year at Otago opened up pathways towards a variety of healthcare professions.
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25 June 2025
Smart Ideas projects set to benefit NZ
Otago projects on glowworms, natural hazards, heart attacks and reconstructive surgery have all received funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment.
24 June 2025
Otago academic wins coveted research award by following ‘pretty smells’
By following his nose research-wise, Professor Neil Carr (Department of Tourism) has not only satisfied his own galloping curiosity – he’s also built up a body of distinctive work that recently won him the 2025 Shaw-Mannell Leisure Research Award.
23 June 2025
Genetic cause for rare development disorder found
University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has led international research uncovering a new genetic cause for a rare developmental disorder that profoundly impacts brain growth and function in children.
19 June 2025
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The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is back among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings.
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Wed 25 Jun 2025
OERC seminar series: Energy innovation opportunities for New Zealand
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
Master of Nursing Science on-campus information evening
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