Fulbright honours to eight University of Otago graduates
Thursday, 13 August 2020
Eight University of Otago graduates from across the University have been named Fulbright New Zealand award winners.
Pūtea Tautoko saves master's degree and helps pay mid-winter bills
Wednesday, 5 August 2020
As of today, 694 alumni, friends, staff, parents and students have donated an extremely generous $357,000 to the Pūtea Tautoko student financial relief fund. For Duncan Coutts and Victoria Sugrue this meant a vital scholarship extension and help with paying the bills over winter.
Robotic total stations donated to School of Surveying
Friday, 31 July 2020
International surveying technology company Trimble has generously donated five robotic total stations to the University of Otago School of Surveying Te Kura Kairūri
Blackbaud data incident -
Important information
Thursday, 30 July 2020
We have been informed by Blackbaud, the world's largest provider of not-for-profit database management software, of a recent data security breach involving information on alumni, donors and related groups from universities and charities around the world.
One family; generations of discovery
Thursday, 23 July 2020
What are the odds? Two Beverly Scholarships in one family, one hundred years apart. That's a question that statistics honours student Conor Hassan might be able to solve, along with his great-grandfather, distinguished Otago physics and maths alumnus Miles (MAF) Barnett OBE.
He Maimai Aroha:
Honouring Piri Sciascia
Thursday, 23 July 2020
Professor Piri Sciascia ONZM (Ngāti Kahungunu, Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Raukawa) was an alumnus of the University of Otago. He was a staunch Māori leader, he kuru tokarerewa, a treasured member of Māori society and he will be dearly missed. He kura takihia, he maimai aroha.
Class of '79 supporting next generation of doctors
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
A desire to give back, and help those pursuing a career in medicine, has spurred a group of senior medical graduates to provide a scholarship for the last 15 years.
Alumni scholarship a shining star on CV
Monday, 20 July 2020
Young graduate Chelsea Steen-Jones credits her first-year alumni scholarship with helping her expand her horizons and her friendships at university, and says it holds pride of place on her CV.
Former OUSA president receives inaugural prize in politics
Thursday, 16 July 2020
Otago University Students' Association president in 2019, James Heath, has received the inaugural NZ Business and Parliamentary Trust Prize in Politics.
Highlanders fans enjoy meeting the team and coaches
Wednesday, 8 July 2020
Alumni and their families attended two Highlanders' events which coincided with the team playing their southern rivals, the Crusaders, at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday 4 July.
Dental reunion film 'bittersweet'
Friday, 26 June 2020
Here's a gem – the short documentary film 'The Dental Reunion', featuring Otago dental graduates from the class of 1950, received its world premiere on 12 June at the Documentary Edge Festival 2020.
A long and wonderful journey
Friday, 26 June 2020
From North Otago to North Carolina, Winsome Wallace Leadbetter's life has travelled many different paths, but perhaps none quite so special as the trail which follows alongside the Leith River in North Dunedin.
Links unearthed to one of our leading lights
Friday, 26 June 2020
A chance discussion during lockdown led to the discovery of strong family ties to the University. Otago Business School Development Manager Graeme Mullin was Skyping an old friend in the UK, only to discover that his friend's great-grandfather was one of the founding Geology professors at Otago, Professor Patrick Marshall.
New Otago Foundation Trust chair and generous Sargood Bequest grant
Friday, 26 June 2020
A generous grant of $50,000 has been made to Professor Michael Baker of the Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington, by the Trustees of the Sargood Bequest.
Top Queen's Birthday Honours for alumni
Friday, 26 June 2020
We catch up with Dr Karen Poutasi CNZM, who was appointed Dame Companion, and Mr George Ngaei ONZM who along with Dr John Nacey was awarded CNZM.
Lecture Hot Picks - @Otago 23
Friday, 26 June 2020
Every semester Otago academics, and visiting lecturers, share a wealth of information through their public lectures – we warmly invite you to access these online
Alumni in the news
Friday, 26 June 2020
Alumni in the news - an overview of some of the amazing things that University of Otago alumni are doing right now.
20 Twenties Young Alumni Awards
Friday, 26 June 2020
Do you know an outstanding young alumna or alumnus? You still have time to nominate them for the Otago's inaugural 20 Twenties Young Alumni Awards which close at the end of June.
Otago alumni central to Fiji's pandemic response
Friday, 26 June 2020
Fiji's COVID-19 Incident Management Team (IMT) represents Fiji's whole-of-government response to the pandemic and implements the Fiji Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Plan.
University community boosts Pūtea Tautoko support fund
Friday, 26 June 2020
Since it was launched last month, the financial relief fund Pūtea Tautoko has allocated grants with a total value of $659,156 and has received a major boost from alumni, friends, staff, current students and parents.
Networks and events
Friday, 26 June 2020
Now that New Zealand has moved down to level one lockdown we are thrilled to be able to host the Highlanders' Breakfast with the Coaches. Our first online book club has also started and has had an incredible uptake by alumni.
Top women's leadership award for transformational change
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
Otago's first Centre for International Health doctoral graduate is being recognised globally as a leader in her field and as one of Africa's most influential women.
Helping meet hunger in the community
Friday, 15 May 2020
Otago alumna and current PhD student Heather Tribe has been multi-tasking as social media adviser, relief driver and board member for Auckland food rescue NGO Fair Food, as it responds to increased need due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
See the world from your armchair!
Friday, 15 May 2020
Otago alumnus Steve Wilson is doing all he can to keep his team of worldwide tour guides working by employing them as virtual guides in their home countries.
Charlotte's story – how Pūtea Tautoko hardship fund saved her master's
Thursday, 14 May 2020
For master's student Charlotte Bruce Kells, the recent launch of Pūtea Tautoko, the student hardship fund, comes just in time, providing her with the vital financial support she needs to be able to continue her studies.
Our Career Development Centre shows why it's the best in the country
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Whether you're a current student, staff member looking to support your students, or you recently graduated, the University of Otago Career Development Centre is always there to help and offer independent, knowledgeable career advice.
Epic firsts for alumni!
Thursday, 14 May 2020
We love hearing about interesting things our alumni have been up to, and we've gathered up some impressive achievements that have come to our notice recently.
Top Cambridge scholarship for Otago History and Law alumna
Friday, 8 May 2020
Otago alumna Emma Gattey has been selected as one of 77 top international postgraduate students to be awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge.
Special guest appearance at Highlanders' afternoon tea
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
Along with members of the Highlanders rugby team, another special guest at last week's alumni virtual afternoon tea was an official 1920s University of Otago tea set.
Taking Otago's student-centered approach to universities in the USA
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
Despite it being a challenging time to change jobs, distinguished Otago Business School (OBS) alumna Dr Jenny Darroch is excited about taking up her new position as Dean of the Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Ohio, USA.
Coronavirus Project - Call for documentary subjects
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
Medical practitioner and documentary maker Paul Trotman plans to make a feature documentary telling the story of the COVID-19 outbreak from start to finish, using the words and experiences of doctors, nurses and allied staff.
Delivering a message from the world to the world
Monday, 6 April 2020
Concerned about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic University of Otago medical school alumnus Dr Zeid Abussuud decided to spread the word on staying safe.
Facing COVID-19 with compassion and connection
Monday, 6 April 2020
Dr Desiree Dickerson, her husband and their two small children, aged three and five, are starting another day of their "new normal" life in the COVID-19 lockdown in Spain. Here are some of her tips for coping with the lockdown.
Message to alumni and friends from Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne
Friday, 27 March 2020
An update from Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne on Otago's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we work to provide the best possible care for our students and staff during these unprecedented times, our thoughts are with our global community of alumni, donors, friends and families.
Networks and Events galleries
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Galleries from a selection of alumni events that have taken place during 2020.
Alumni scholarships open doors for students
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
A warm welcome was extended to all our new alumni scholarship students by senior academic and professional staff at a function at the beginning of March.
Lecture Hot Picks - @Otago 22
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Every semester Otago academics, and visiting lecturers, share a wealth of information through their public lectures – we warmly invite you to access these online
UK alumni feature in Dream Catchers series
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Inspirational Otago alumni feature in a new video series about Kiwis who have achieved success in their fields in the UK.
Fighting fires and building resilience
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Otago alumna and Victorian Country Fire Authority (CFA) Deputy Chief Officer Dr Stephanie Rotarangi has been flat out recently helping lead the firefighting effort during one of the busies bushfire seasons in Australian history.
Remembering the TSS Maheno
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Our new Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Otago alumnus Professor Mike Morgan, has been involved with efforts to commemorate the New Zealand WW1 hospital ship the TSS Maheno.
