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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17 June 2025
Irish writer Nicole Flattery awarded Otago Residency
Visiting Irish writer Nicole Flattery will be well placed for her love of cold ocean plunges when she stays in Whaka Oho Rahi - Broad Bay on Otago Peninsula this August and September.
16 June 2025
Taonga unveiling a highlight of OMS 150th
A very special part of the Otago Medical School 150th celebrations was the unveiling of a beautiful kākahu (cloak) – a tohu that honours the legacy of the Medical School’s past, the achievements of the present and the hope for the future.
12 June 2025
Otago’s impact tops $2 billion for first time
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka made a record contribution of more than $2 billion to the New Zealand economy last year.
12 June 2025
MOU supports seamless educational pathway for Otago Girls’ High School international students
A new agreement between the University of Otago and Otago Girls’ High School aims to create a seamless pathway between secondary and tertiary education for international students wanting to study in Dunedin.
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Tue 17 Jun 2025
Biochemistry seminar: Dr Adam Middleton
Decoding protein degradation with structural biology and machine learning.
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biochemistry seminar room BIG13, Dunedin
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Tue 17 Jun 2025
2025 Work and Family webinar: Relationships
Relationships: Overcoming sibling rivalry and peer conflict is part of the 2025 Work and Family Support Webinar Series. It is open to Otago University staff who have registered for the 12-month progra...
1:00pm to 2:00pm