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
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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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Thu 1 Oct 2026
Lunchtime Theatre presents: PERF 301 Performance Project
Lunchtime Theatre presents: PERF 301 Performance Project. A devised interdisciplinary performance presented in Allen Hall Theatre and created by the BPA and Theatre students of PERF 301 Performance Pr...
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Allen Hall Theatre, University of Otago, Central Campus
Thursday 1 October 2026
Thu 1 Oct 2026
The Super El Niño – what does it mean for us? A public talk with Dr Jen Purdie
Learn about the likely impacts of the coming 'Super El Niño' on Otago and Aotearoa New Zealand, with expert Dr Jen Purdie from the University of Otago.
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Hutton Theatre, Tūhura Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin and online