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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19 June 2025
Otago rises in international ranking
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is back among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings.
19 June 2025
Youth offending drops with stable housing – study
Safe, stable housing is key to reducing youth offending, University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led research has found.
18 June 2025
Empowering iTaukei voices in workplace safety
A proud iTaukei academic and newly appointed lecturer in the Department of Management at the University of Otago, Dr Jekope Maiono is using culturally grounded methods to bring workplace safety for Pacific RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) workers into sharp focus.
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Sun 22 Jun 2025
Marine Encounters
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre in Portobello, connect with your coast, meet local marine species in our touch tanks, and discover what makes them special.
10:00am to 1:30pm
NZ Marine Studies Centre, 185 Hatchery Road, Portobello, Dunedin
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Navigating to health equity
We are delighted to present: Ngā Taritari o Matariki: Navigating to health equity. Join us to hear Māori health experts present on health equity policy, practice and research.
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Nordmeyer Theatre, University of Otago, Wellington, 23a Mein Street, Wellington and Zoom