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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17 July 2026
Otago speakers weave connection into health education
A woven kete provided a powerful metaphor for hundreds of health professional educators, challenging them to look beyond what education carries and ask who it ultimately serves.
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Pacific women call for better cancer education and culturally responsive care
A major University of Otago - Ōtākau Whakaihu Waka study has found significant gaps in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, despite these cancers having a disproportionately high impact on Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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After nine years in the making, Professor Tony Ballantyne is looking forward to finally sharing his book on controversial figure Captain James Cook.
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Mon 20 Jul 2026
Microbiology seminar: Dr Safina Gadeock
Beyond inflammation: Organoid models of epithelial stem cell reprogramming in IBD
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), 710 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
Monday 20 July 2026
Mon 20 Jul 2026
2026 Inspiring Careers: Arts and Social Sciences
Wondering where to take your BA? Join us for this engaging event featuring alumni from the Arts & Social Sciences who will share how they apply essential human skills, such as communication and critic...
5:00pm to 7:30pm
The Gazebo Lounge (upstairs in the Union Building), Dunedin