Marine Science graduate on a journey to protect our underwater world
Tuesday 24 May 2022
Having just completed her master’s, Millie Mannering has also accumulated an impressive list of awards and experiences for her CV.
Personal stories motivate Radiation Therapy scholarship winner
Tuesday 24 May 2022
Fittingly, this year’s recipient of the Angela Allen Travelling Scholarship for top Bachelor of Radiation Therapy graduate, Emily Younger, is a “keen and avid” traveller.
Otago takes centre stage for Lexus Song Quest semi-finals
Monday 23 May 2022
Congratulations to Otago alumnus Ridge Ponini and current student Sarah Hubbard for reaching the semi-finals of the Lexus Song Quest. Ridge, a proud Cook Islander, has an honour’s degree in Music and Sarah is studying for a Bachelor of Music.
Diving into a rewarding career
Monday 23 May 2022
Learning about study options in the mid-nineties after a chat at Dunedin’s Captain Cook Tavern helped kickstart the future career of Otago alumnus – marine biologist Dr Richard (Rick) Hamilton.
Visionary leader and innovator Sir Ian Taylor honoured
Tuesday 17 May 2022
Being awarded an Honorary Doctor of Commerce by the University of Otago is both an honour and a surprise for business leader, innovator and storyteller Sir Ian Taylor (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Pāhauwera) KNZM, CNZM.
Prestigious honour for ground-breaking honey bee researcher
Thursday 12 May 2022
University of Otago Emerita Professor Alison Mercer ONZM is “still in a state of shock” after learning she has been elected an International Member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).
2022 New Zealand Alumni Events
Thursday 12 May 2022
After a break of more than 12 months the Development and Alumni Relations Office was thrilled to be able to host in-person events once again.
Alaskan alumna surprised with Oscar of teaching
Wednesday 11 May 2022
Temperance Tinker-Kays has been awarded a prestigious US$25,000 Milken Educator Award for excellence and innovation in education
Delight as graduations return
Thursday 5 May 2022
Excitement is building as the University prepares to return to in-person graduations this weekend.
Janet Hoek wins Critic and Conscience award
Tuesday 3 May 2022
Regulatory loopholes are contributing to increases in the number of young New Zealanders exposed to nicotine through vaping, warns the winner of the 2022 Critic and Conscience of Society Award.
He Manawa Ora: that which binds Taranaki and Ōtākou
Thursday 21 April 2022
A cultural design story is bubbling within the concrete and steel frame of the University’s new Te Rangihīroa residential college on the corner of Albany and Forth streets.
Celebrating distinguished botanist Ann Wylie’s centenary
Tuesday 12 April 2022
Tribute from Otago Botany colleague, Sir Alan Mark KNZM; FRSNZ; HonDSc, University of Otago; Emeritus Professor Department of Botany, University of Otago.
Off-Campus: Combining science and magic
Thursday 7 April 2022
Staff morning teas look a little different when chocolatier Fiona McDonald is involved.
Dunedin Study celebrates 50 years of global research impact
Friday 1 April 2022
The internationally-renowned Dunedin Study celebrates its 50th anniversary this week, marking five decades of research impact around the world.
Making his mark in the banking world
Monday 28 March 2022
A marketing career that began at Otago in the mid-nineties, has gone all the way for Shane Evans, who was recently awarded New Zealand Marketer of the Year.
Supporting Otago
Monday 21 March 2022
When the University of Otago reached out to Harraways and their CEO Henry Hawkins to support the student community at a time of need, they didn’t hesitate to jump in and help.
One-day honeymoon for new Vice-Chancellor
Monday 21 March 2022
Professor David Murdoch’s first two weeks as the University of Otago’s Vice Chancellor have been very much in keeping with these uncertain days
Podcast and Interviews "Hot Picks"
Monday 21 March 2022
Be entertained and feed your mind with our Hot Picks. You can relax in the comfort of your own home, while listening to a selection of podcasts, interviews, and lectures from Otago academics, visiting lecturers, and alumni.
Alumni scholarship kickstarts academic career
Monday 21 March 2022
An Alumni Undergraduate Scholarship helped start an academic career at the University of Otago – a career which has gone around the globe and back again.
New trading lab builds on enduring heritage
Monday 21 March 2022
Alumni connections are literally in the foundations of the newly-built BNZ Bloomberg Markets Lab Te Taura Takata.
New Year Honours recognise exceptional service
Monday 21 March 2022
Exceptional service recognised in New Year Honours
Alumni Reunions
Monday 21 March 2022
Alumni back on campus for their Arana Class of 1991 reunion.
Alumni in the News
Monday 21 March 2022
Alumni named as Rising Star by NZ Lawyer
Understanding, tolerance and generosity at heart of special gift
Thursday 10 February 2022
A wonderfully generous gift from the late Mrs Ngaere Geddes and her husband, renowned anthropologist and Otago alumnus Professor Bill Geddes, will provide invaluable support and create exciting new research opportunities for students of Social Anthropology at Otago.
Q&A with Namrata Chand - 20Twenties 2021 recipient
Tuesday 8 February 2022
Q&A with Namrata Chand - 20Twenties 2021 recipient. Awarded in recognition of leadership in improving climate resilience in communities.
A very cool career
Thursday 3 February 2022
From the start of her physio career Otago alumna Dr Jo Brown has worked with international sports teams. Twenty years after leaving Otago she is hoping to be off to Beijing any day now to support the Jamaican bobsled teams at this month’s Winter Olympics.
Professor Vicky Cameron – chasing genes and climbing mountains
Thursday 27 January 2022
Professor Vicky Cameron has devoted her distinguished University of Otago career to scientific discovery, or, in her own words, “the hunting of tiny things”.
Q&A with Maddi Ingham – 20Twenties 2021 recipient
Wednesday 26 January 2022
Q&A with Maddi Ingham – 20Twenties 2021 recipient. Awarded in recognition of community service and creating positive change in organisations.
Q&A with Hamid Zawari - 20Twenties 2021 recipient
Tuesday 25 January 2022
Q&A with Hamid Zawari - 20Twenties 2021 recipient. Awarded in recognition of support for refugee families.
Q&A with Katie Batterton - 20Twenties 2021 recipient
Monday 24 January 2022
Q&A with Katie Batterton - 20Twenties 2021 recipient. Awarded for contribution to health and nutrition through the provision of school lunches and teaching the importance of healthy eating.
Q&A with Rachel Tombs - 20Twenties 2021 recipient
Monday 24 January 2022
Q&A with Rachel Tombs - 20Twenties 2021 recipient. Awarded for contribution to sexual violence education in our communities.
Q&A with Hanna Van der Giessen - 20Twenties 2021 recipient
Monday 24 January 2022
Q&A with Hanna Van der Giessen - 20Twenties 2021 recipient. Awarded in recognition of bridging the gap between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the medical world.
Q&A with Caitlin Helme - 20Twenties 2021 recipient
Monday 24 January 2022
Q&A with Caitlin Helme - 20Twenties 2021 recipient. Awarded in recognition for support of disability justice.
Q&A with Tom Kindley - 20Twenties 2021 recipient
Monday 24 January 2022
Q&A with Tom Kindley - 20Twenties 2021 recipient. Awarded in recognition of high-level sports management and coaching.
Q&A with Benjamin Abraham - 20Twenties 2021 recipient
Monday 24 January 2022
Q&A with Benjamin Abraham - 20Twenties 2021 recipient. Awarded in recognition of contribution to policy development for climate change.
Q&A with Calum Rickard - 20Twenties 2021 recipient
Monday 24 January 2022
Q&A with Calum Rickard - 20Twenties 2021 recipient. For contribution to the mathematics, triathlon and student communities.
Exceptional service recognised in New Year Honours
Friday 21 January 2022
Congratulations to all the University of Otago staff and alumni who have been recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours.
Richard Higham: An Otago legend
Tuesday 21 December 2021
Originally planning to spend a couple of years in Dunedin, current MBA Director New Ventures Programme Richard Higham has had more than 40 years off and on involved with the University of Otago.
Your Story – Young alumni behind the scenes of the COVID response
Thursday 16 December 2021
Youth lead; booking system and immunisation register adviser; vaccinator - Grace Davies (Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Raukawa) and Vince Costa talk about their varied roles in Wellington’s COVID-19 response and their motivation to make a difference in their communities.
Podcast and interview "Hot Picks"
Thursday 16 December 2021
Every semester Otago academics, and visiting lecturers, share a wealth of information through their public lectures – we warmly invite you to access these online.
