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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Tue 28 Jul 2026
Biochemistry seminar: Gabrielle Chieng
The Hidden Language of the 5′ Leader: How uORFs and Introns Shape mORF Translation
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), 710 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
Tuesday 28 July 2026
Tue 28 Jul 2026
History of medicine talk: The history of leprosy in New Zealand
The history of leprosy in New Zealand: "He is unclean, he shall dwell alone". Presenter: Emeritus Professor Jean-Claude Theis, ONZM Department of Surgical Sciences, Otago Medical School, University of...
5:15pm to 6:15pm
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