Alumni news and events
01 Oct 2026
From dental crowns to diamond-encrusted business crowns
With the Otago MBA 50th Anniversary Celebration drawing near (12 – 14 November 2026) we thought we’d check in with Assoc...
28 Sep 2026
Thriving on the challenge and creativity of marketing
In a short space of time, Josie Cook has gone from Otago graduate to high-flying marketing executive in London.
25 Sep 2026
Wai Ora holds opening ceremonies
Last week the University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka held opening ceremonies for Wai Ora, a transformative facility...
23 Sep 2026
Otago stars in the spotlight for Music’s 100th birthday
A wealth of Otago musical talent will take the stage this week to celebrate 100 years of Music at Otago.
22 Sep 2026
Having courage and keeping sight of the person behind the disease
Jim graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience in 2022 and has recently completed his PhD at Otago – and just been crow...
17 Sep 2026
Aiming for an international opera career
Since graduation from Otago in 2022, Sarah has been pursuing an international opera career, completing postgraduate stud...
17 Sep 2026
The business of birds
With voting soon to close in the annual Bird of the Year (BOTY) competition, we thought we’d check in with Commerce doct...
17 Sep 2026
Greece is the word for weightlifting opera singer
It all started with a fitness bootcamp in his garage. Now, Otago alumnus Niuafolau Joel Amosa is off to Greece to compet...
16 Sep 2026
Don’t blame the ozone hole for the burn – and other facts
Ozone hole researcher Hannah Kessenich’s degree in Physics landed her a job in tech, but it didn’t bring her fulfilment.
15 Sep 2026
Otago Images: Issue 48
The magnolia in the Quad has flowered and it is now the time of year on campus where students’ thoughts for the most par...
15 Sep 2026
Hot Picks: Issue 48
Explore a diverse range of thought‑provoking podcasts featuring members of the University of Otago community. From discu...
11 Sep 2026
New role brings insight and expertise from a high-flying career
Enterprising is a word that fits Mark Nichols perfectly.