Alumni news and events
02 Jun 2026
Breadth of Otago’s impact highlighted in King’s Birthday Honours
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is proudly celebrating more than 20 alumni and staff recognised in this y...
21 May 2026
Antarctic whale flies to Smithsonian
It’s not every day you get to fulfil your mentor’s final wish – particularly when it involves transporting an enormous w...
19 May 2026
Taking te ao Māori to Devon
Before Will Katene (Ngāti Toarangatira te iwi) became an Olympic torchbearer, a finalist for UK New Zealander of the Yea...
14 May 2026
Madcap show provides insight into life as a doctor
A one-woman performance by general practitioner and Otago alumna Dr Lucy O’Hagan at the Faculty of Medicine – Wellington...
12 May 2026
Sextet throughout the years
We’re celebrating 100 years of Music at Otago in 2026! The Sextet is an Otago institution that has entertained Otago Cap...
12 May 2026
Urgent care internship builds independence, gives back to community
Hands-on experience, constant learning and a supportive environment were the highlights of sixth-year trainee intern Luc...
05 May 2026
UN role recognises global leadership in anti-slavery research
At a young age, Katarina Schwarz aspired to work for the United Nations (UN) on human rights and humanitarian issues.
17 Apr 2026
Many passions make for a skilled physiotherapist
Six eventful years at the University of Otago helped the multi-talented Laurence Arundell find his place in the world.
16 Apr 2026
A caravan and a coffee machine – chaplaincy on the film set
Kevin Denholm is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most successful commercial film directors, working for major brands such...
16 Apr 2026
Otago law students compete on world stage
A team of students has addressed pressing issues of international and Indigenous law at the recent 2026 Philip C Jessup...
16 Apr 2026
Emeritus Professor Eric Espiner (1934–2026)
Emeritus Professor Eric Espiner, a physician, scientist, and one of New Zealand’s most distinguished clinical researcher...
14 Apr 2026
Support, encouragement and inspiration behind Law alumni success
“Great professors. Great environment. Nurturing and challenging at the same time.”