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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09 October 2026
From sustainability to storytelling
Award winning author and University of Otago Net Carbon Zero Programme Manager Craig Cliff has recently released his second collection of short stories.
08 October 2026
Returning to Otago to achieve past goal
Due to graduate at the end of this year, Medical Laboratory Science student Katrina Gale proves you don’t need to compromise on the life you want to pursue your professional goals.
08 October 2026
Eight eyes on the prize
Known for its sharp eyesight and hunting abilities, the jumping spider can now add winning a photo competition to its impressive resume.
07 October 2026
Kids in healthy homes less likely to be hospitalised
Children living in houses which have been improved through the Healthy Homes Initiative have been found to be 30 per cent less likely to be hospitalised in the five years afterwards, according to research led by the University of Otago, Wellington – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke.
Upcoming events
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Mon 12 Oct 2026
Microbiology seminar: Megan McLeod
Phage therapy for carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: development and public acceptance.
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), 710 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Tue 13 Oct 2026
Biochemistry seminar: Emily Schulpen, PhD candidate
Environmental and Genetic Risk Factors for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), 710 Cumberland Street, Dunedin