Christchurch building gets final approval to start work
Friday 11 June 2021
The University of Otago Council has this week approved final and full funding for a planned $178 million (total project) building in Christchurch.
Emeritus title for Tucker
Thursday 10 June 2021
The longest serving Dean of the School of Pharmacy has been given an Emeritus title.
Top honours for University of Otago alumni and staff
Wednesday 9 June 2021
An inspirational group of 21 University of Otago alumni and staff received Queen’s Birthday Honours at the weekend.
Hākitekura and Wanaka
Wednesday 2 June 2021
The beauty of Queenstown and Wanaka were matched at our recent alumni events by the performances of Drs Tessa Romano and Luca Manghi.
Gift acknowledges special role of breast cancer gym, and special mum
Monday 31 May 2021
On the spur of the moment Eryn Duffy entered a radio competition for $2,000, saying if she won, she'd love to give the money to ExPinkt™, a breast cancer gym run through the University of Otago.
Prestigious scholarship will support Otago graduate's studies into health system reform
Monday 31 May 2021
Otago graduate and Fulbright scholar Tom Devine has been awarded the prestigious William Georgetti Scholarship. The $90,000 scholarship will support his studies to complete a Master in Public Health at Columbia University in New York City.
Geology gift provides unique hands-on fieldwork opportunities
Tuesday 25 May 2021
Seeing a need for today's geology students to develop their hands-on field skills, Otago Geology alumnus Clynt Nauman and his fellow geologist and wife Jan decided to put their support behind re-establishing and enhancing two field trips run by Otago's Department of Geology.
Radiation Therapy scholarship a chance to make a positive impact
Tuesday 18 May 2021
Having spent the past year trying not to focus too much on her grades, Nadia Kahan was taken by surprise when she heard she'd been awarded the Angela Allen Travelling Scholarship for top Bachelor of Radiation Therapy graduate.
Wellington Highlanders Coaches' Breakfast 2021
Thursday 13 May 2021
Alumni and friends gathered for breakfast in Wellington prior to the Highlanders last game in the Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 season against the Hurricanes.
Sheila Langridge: Otago and other adventures
Wednesday 5 May 2021
An unpublished memoir by one of our History alumni has delighted her grandchildren and given the Alumni office a treat. This is Sheila's story of her time at Otago from 1949 - 51.
Nicholas Madden – singing for royalty is all in a day's work
Wednesday 5 May 2021
Singing at royal weddings and funerals, with your performance being televised to millions around the world, is literally all in a day's work for Nicholas (Nick) Madden, Otago alumnus and Lay Clerk in the Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor.
Pūtea Tautoko steps up for Otago’s students
Tuesday 4 May 2021
International PhD students Grace Duke and Jessica Valisa say the support they received from Otago’s Pūtea Tautoko fund has made it possible for them to finish their degrees.
First scholarship keeps Sophia’s light shining
Monday 3 May 2021
Established in 2020 in memory of Sophia Crestani, the first Sophia Michelle McMillan Crestani Scholarship has been awarded to Emilia Haszard.
Calling for nominations for the 20Twenties Young Alumni Awards
Wednesday 28 April 2021
Do you know a young graduate who is making a positive impact in their community, in their field of work, or in a wider arena, through their leadership, innovation, determination or research?
Stranded marine science enthusiast helps families capture the seashore
Wednesday 21 April 2021
What was meant to be a summer turned into a summer plus a year. In November 2019, Tony and Peggy Evans took a routine trip from Sydney to New Zealand to see their daughter in Dunedin, only to end up COVID-stranded far away from home.
PM’s Emerging Scientist Prize a chance to highlight effects of climate change on marine environment
Thursday 15 April 2021
Winner of the 2020 Prime Minister’s MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist Prize, Dr Christopher Cornwall, says it is “exactly the right time” to highlight the type of research he is doing.
Return to the Gardies
Wednesday 14 April 2021
Close to 100 alumni and friends attended the pre-match function at the Marsh Study Centre, the former Gardens Sports Tavern.
Otago alumni and Centre for Micro and Nanoscale Imaging (OMNI) play central roles in new interpretation of Polynesian migration to NZ
Wednesday 14 April 2021
The first publication in a trilogy of papers concerning three archaeologically significant scoria blocks, most likely marae stones, which were discovered on Rakiura, Tautuku Peninsula and Kings Rock (Mahaka Point) on the Catlins coast, was published in the international journal Geoarchaeology in February
Scholarships provide support, opportunities and motivation
Wednesday 31 March 2021
The benefits of an Alumni Entrance Scholarship range from vital financial support to increased opportunities and added motivation to do well, according to this year’s scholarship recipients.
Juggling COVID and the Tasman to keep the show on the road
Tuesday 30 March 2021
COVID-19 did its best to disrupt Andrew Coshan's plans, and while it's been a bit of a rollercoaster year for the actor and musical theatre performer, he's managed to keep his career firmly on track.
University’s ‘household name’ is Wellingtonian of the Year
Monday 22 March 2021
Public Health Professor Michael Baker has been selected as Wellingtonian of the Year for 2020 at The Dominion Post newspaper’s annual ‘Welly Awards’.
A farewell to Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne
Thursday 18 March 2021
As we farewell the Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne, the Development and Alumni Relations Office would like to pay tribute to her service to the University over the past 10 years.
Why we heart Otago - Dental Class of 1980 reunion
Thursday 18 March 2021
Members of the Dental Class of 1980 celebrated their COVID-delayed 40th anniversary reunion by revisiting one of their old haunts - the Faculty of Dentistry's Walsh Building.
From lockdown London to summer in Dunedin – Jonathan Lemalu happy to be home and planning a concert tour
Thursday 18 March 2021
Since last speaking with international opera star and Otago alumnus Jonathan Lemalu, he and his family have returned to Dunedin to spend time with family until the end of June.
Remembering Sophia – first scholarship in her name awarded
Thursday 18 March 2021
The generous response to the Sophia Michelle McMillan Crestani Scholarship fund has meant that the first scholarship in Sophia's name was able to be awarded in March this year and fundraising for a second scholarship is well advance.
Otago Images - Dental School
Thursday 18 March 2021
A selection of images from the Otago Dental school, dating back to the opening in 1908.
Lecture hot picks - @Otago issue 26
Thursday 18 March 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.
Pearl Matahiki leaving the helm of the Māori Centre
Thursday 18 March 2021
Helping tauira Māori through their tertiary studies has been a nearly two-decade journey for Pearl Matahiki (Ngāti Porou). Pearl left her role as Tumuaki (Manager) of Te Huka Mātauraka (Māori Centre) on 26 February after 20 years at the centre.
Alumni in the news
Thursday 18 March 2021
Alumni in the news - an overview of some of the amazing things that University of Otago alumni are doing right now.
Creative disrupters keeping it real
Thursday 18 March 2021
Deftly using humour as a courier for a serious message, it's the type of nimble solution which is becoming synonymous with Auckland creative agency Motion Sickness, founded by Otago alumnus Sam Stuchbury
Networks and Events galleries
Thursday 18 March 2021
Read about recent alumni and university events that have been held to date in 2021. The Vice-Chancellor's informal leaving celebration, the opening of the new Auckland Dental Facility, and the recent Highlanders Coaches' Breakfast.
Supporting Otago: Donor's $3 million gift expands options for southern scholars
Thursday 18 March 2021
A distinguished neurologist and philanthropist's generous gift of NZ$3 million will support southern students to pursue their studies in Science, Music, Health Sciences and Engineering at the University of Otago and University of Canterbury (UC).
COVID 'beat-cop' hunting for clues
Wednesday 17 March 2021
Ten years after helping in the Christchurch earthquake as a medical student, Dr Felicity Williamson is playing a key role in another national health emergency.
Dunedin Highlanders Coaches' Breakfast 2021
Thursday 4 March 2021
Alumni and guests were treated to a pre-game insight at the Coaches' Breakfast held on 26 February at the Otago Business School. The breakfast was held on the morning of the Highlanders vs Crusaders game.
New prize for University of Otago's sharpest accounting minds
Monday 1 March 2021
A passion for the skills learnt in an Otago Accounting qualification led Christopher Walsh to set up a new scholarship in his company's name.
From hippie to GP academic: Ben Gray on activism, general practice and mojo
Thursday 25 February 2021
Ben Gray retired from general practice late last year, after 35 years.
Donor’s $3 million gift expands options for southern scholars
Wednesday 24 February 2021
A distinguished neurologist and philanthropist’s generous gift of NZ$3 million will support southern students to pursue their studies in Science, Music, Health Sciences and Engineering at the University of Otago and University of Canterbury (UC).
They haven't aged a day!
Monday 15 February 2021
Members of the Dental Class of 1980 celebrated their COVID-delayed 40th anniversary reunion by revisiting one of their old haunts - the Faculty of Dentistry's Walsh Building.
Tim Mathis: from Theology to vagabonding
Wednesday 10 February 2021
It's quite a leap from studying Theology to writing a handbook for "hiker trash, ski bums, and vagabonds". US-based Otago alumnus Tim Mathis explains his interesting journey.
Steve Martin: using sport to teach life skills
Wednesday 10 February 2021
An Otago alumnus with a high-level sporting pedigree has linked with present-day students to deliver well-being programmes to Dunedin schools.
