On this page you will find information about the ITS managed pool rooms that you can book in the Archway Building, including the room capacity, equipment available and photographs of the rooms.
Location
The Archway Lecture Theatres are located in the Archway Building in the north-east region of the University of Otago's Dunedin campus, on the corner of Union Street East and Leith Walk. The Archway Building accommodates four pool teaching spaces, all of which are lecture theatres.

Archway 1 Lecture Theatre
Located on the ground floor of the Archway Lecture Theatre Complex.
Room code: ARCH1
Capacity: 183
| Room features | |
|---|---|
| Theatre controls | Fully integrated audiovisual and lighting controls operated by a touch panel located on the lectern |
| Recording facilities | Otago Capture Lecture Recording Audio Out on lectern with volume control |
| Interlinking | Available |
| Laptop connections | HDMI with USB-C adapter, plus 3.5mm audio jack |
| Dropbox name | arch1 |
| Equipment available | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 1 | 7.5m x 2.5m painted wall |
| Whiteboard | 2 | 2.4m x 1.2m and 2.8m x 1.2m |
| Computer | 1 | Windows (PC) |
| Data projector | 2 | Full HD resolution - dual data projection control from lectern |
| Visual presenter/document camera | Available | |
| Radio microphone | 2 | 1 handheld, 1 lapel style |
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Layout of Archway 1 lecture theatre: A standard tiered arrangement of fixed seats with writing benches.
Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)
Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)
For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the lectern.
If you would like more information about the Archway 1 lecture theatre, please contact the area AV Support technician:
- Tel +64 3 479 7999
Archway 2 Lecture Theatre
Located on the ground floor of the Archway Lecture Theatre Complex.
Room code: ARCH2
Capacity: 120
| Room features | |
|---|---|
| Theatre controls | Fully integrated audiovisual and lighting controls operated by a touch panel located on the lectern |
| Recording facilities | Otago Capture Lecture Recording Audio Out on lectern with volume control |
| Interlinking | Available |
| Laptop connections | HDMI with USB-C adapter, plus 3.5mm audio jack |
| Dropbox name | arch2 |
| Equipment available | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 1 | 6.0m x 2.0m painted wall |
| Whiteboard | 2 | 1.8m x 1.2m side by side |
| Computer | 1 | Windows (PC) |
| Data projector | 2 | Full HD resolution - dual data projection control from lectern |
| Visual presenter/document camera | Available | |
| Radio microphone | 2 | 1 handheld, 1 lapel style |
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Layout of Archway 2 lecture theatre: A standard tiered arrangement of fixed seats with writing benches.
Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)
Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)
For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the lectern.
If you would like more information about the Archway 2 lecture theatre, please contact the area AV Support technician:
- Tel +64 3 479 7999
Archway 3 Lecture Theatre
Located on the ground floor of the Archway Lecture Theatre Complex
Room code: ARCH3
Capacity: 121
| Room features | |
|---|---|
| Theatre controls | Fully integrated audiovisual and lighting controls operated by a touch panel located on the lectern |
| Recording facilities | Otago Capture Lecture Recording Audio Out on lectern with volume control |
| Interlinking | Available |
| Laptop connections | HDMI with USB-C adapter, plus 3.5mm audio jack |
| Dropbox name | arch3 |
| Equipment available | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 1 | 6.0m x 2.0m painted wall |
| Whiteboard | 2 | 1.8m x 1.2m side by side |
| Computer | 1 | Windows (PC) |
| Data projector | 2 | Full HD resolution - dual data projection control from lectern |
| Visual presenter/document camera | Available | |
| Radio microphone | 2 | 1 handheld, 1 lapel style |
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Layout of Archway 3 lecture theatre: A standard tiered arrangement of fixed seats with writing benches.
Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)
Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)
For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the lectern.
If you would like more information about the Archway 3 lecture theatre, please contact the area AV Support technician:
- Tel +64 3 479 7999
Archway 4 Lecture Theatre
Located on the ground floor of the Archway Lecture Theatre Complex.
Room code: ARCH4
Capacity: 268
| Room features | |
|---|---|
| Theatre controls | Fully integrated audiovisual and lighting controls operated by a touch panel located on the lectern |
| Recording facilities | Otago Capture Lecture Recording Audio Out on lectern with volume control |
| Interlinking | Available |
| Laptop connections | HDMI with USB-C adapter, plus 3.5mm audio jack |
| Dropbox name | arch4 |
| Equipment available | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 1 | 7.5m x 2.5m painted wall |
| Whiteboard | 2 | 2.6m x 1.2m side by side |
| Computer | 1 | Windows (PC) |
| Data projector | 2 | Full HD resolution - dual data projection control from lectern |
| Visual presenter/document camera | Available | |
| Radio microphone | 2 | 1 handheld, 1 lapel style |
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Layout of Archway 4 lecture theatre: A standard tiered arrangement of fixed seats with writing benches.
Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)
Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)
For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the lectern.
If you would like more information about the Archway 4 lecture theatre, please contact the area AV Support technician:
- Tel +64 3 479 7999
Page Updated: April 2025















