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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28 August 2026
Otago a home and haven for celebrated writer
In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday, University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka staff gave two standing ovations to Emerita Professor Jocelyn Harris (CNZM) when she was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Literature.
28 August 2026
Lack of data contributing to ‘women’s health gap’
Chronic health conditions that primarily affect women are under recognised and are not prioritised for funding because of New Zealand’s failure to record and collect diagnostic information across the health system, a researcher at the University of Otago, Wellington – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke, says.
28 August 2026
Survey gives politicians ‘public mandate’ on cancer action
New Zealanders overwhelmingly back evidence-based cancer policies - from prevention and screening to early detection, treatment and care - no matter which party they vote for, a new national survey has found.
27 August 2026
Patient PhD grad overcomes challenging delays
After a delayed start brought about a challenging beginning to her PhD journey, this Otago graduate couldn’t be more elated to have crossed the graduation stage last Saturday.
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Sun 30 Aug 2026
Simon O'Neill and Terence Dennis – Gala Recital
Simon O'Neill, tenor and Terence Dennis, piano. A special gala recital for the centenary of the Music Programme at Otago.
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Hanover Hall, 65 Hanover Street, Dunedin
Monday 31 August 2026
Mon 31 Aug 2026
Microbiology seminar: Dr Aleksei Agapov & Dr Anna Olina, University of Exeter
Bacterial defence in a world of mobile genetic elements
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), 710 Cumberland Street, Dunedin