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
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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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12 December 2024
Honorary degrees for two Otago leaders
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka will celebrate two of its former senior leaders with honorary degrees at this weekend’s graduation.
12 December 2024
Sense of belonging 'crucial' for immigrants
Hussain Raissi, a refugee from Afghanistan, will graduate with a PhD on Saturday after researching a topic close to his heart. Drawing from his own experiences, Hussain examined the experiences of young, Muslim refugees in Aotearoa New Zealand.
11 December 2024
New research updates old earthquake theory
A new study reveals the likelihood of a future earthquake occurring along the Nevis-Cardrona Fault in western Otago is lower than previously thought.
11 December 2024
Pacific Marine Science PhD graduate finds her ‘village’
During her school years in Fiji, studying marine science was never on Namrata (Nam) Chand’s agenda. Instead, subjects involving commerce drew her attention.
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Livestreaming of the graduation ceremonies
Livestreaming of the graduation ceremonies at the University of Otago.
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Friday 13 December 2024
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Pre-Christmas Summer School classes end
Pre-Christmas Summer School classes end