Alumni in the news
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Alumni in the news - an overview of some of the amazing things that University of Otago alumni are doing right now
Radiation Therapy scholarship a special accomplishment
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
The first thing Jesse Miller did when he found out he'd received the 2019 Angela Allen Travelling Scholarship for top Bachelor of Radiation Therapy graduate was call his mum.
Keith Williamson: going to war between degrees
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Today, you might go travelling between an undergraduate and postgraduate degree, or you might work for a couple of years. In the 1940s, Keith Williamson served in World War II between his BA and his MA.
Honor McKellar QSM: It's all in the words
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
For Honor McKellar, music is all about words and movement, rather than notes and sounds. The distinguished mezzo-soprano and vocal teacher celebrated her 100th birthday in November at a reception at the University.
An extraordinary year at the University of Oxford
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Young Otago-trained doctors Jonny Stevenson and Claire Munro were halfway through a year at the University of Oxford, when the COVID pandemic transformed their daily lives.
Networks and Events galleries
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
View galleries from a selection of events that have taken place between Oct – Dec 2020. We love keeping in touch with all our alumni, so keep an eye out for future alumni events near you.
Otago images - @Otago issue 25
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
A selection of images from the Hocken Collections Uare Taoka o Hākena, looking back at laboratories at Otago from 1909 to the 1980s.
Les Winslade QSM: Rugby stalwart still young in spirit
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Otago University Rugby Football Club (OURFC) committee stalwart in the 1970s and 80s, Les Winslade, celebrated his 100th birthday on 28 September this year.
Supporting Otago: Cycling professors finish their ride
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Made it! With those two words Otago's cycling professors celebrated the completion of their 1400km fundraising cycle tour for Pūtea Tautoko, the student relief fund
Sir Alan and Lady Patricia Mark, a lifelong devotion
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
From the time Emeritus Professor Sir Alan Mark and Patricia (Pat), Lady Mark QSO met at the University of Otago they have walked the talk when it comes to speaking up and taking action to protect our environment.
Lecture hot picks – @Otago issue 25
Wednesday, 16 December 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.
A letter of thanks from the Vice-Chancellor
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
A letter of thanks from Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne, along with details of Pūtea Tautoko.
Turning 100 with grace, wit, wisdom and humour
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
We catch up with three extraordinary alumni and friends who celebrated their 100th birthdays this year. Each have made invaluable contributions to society in their chosen fields and interests, and mix their wisdom with a good dose of humour
Gift honours Society's Scottish traditions
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
A desire to see Scottish traditions continue is behind the new Deed of Gift from the Caledonian Society of Otago to the University of Otago.
Reflecting on a solid Otago foundation
Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Lessons learned in the lecture halls of Otago University more than 45 years ago have helped guide the career of one of our country's senior diplomats.
Q&A with 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners
Friday, 4 December 2020
George Taiaroa, 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winner in recognition of research work in reponse to COVID-19.
Q&A with 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Sophie Oliff, 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winner in recognition of leadership and volunteer work in the health sector.
Otago alumna Una Jagose QC wins Public Policy category in Women of Influence Awards
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Otago alumna Una Jagose QC has won the Public Policy category in the 2020 Women of Influence Awards. Ms Jagose has had an extensive career as a public sector lawyer.
New Plymouth and Wellington alumni events 2020
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
New Plymouth and Wellington alumni and friends gathered on consecutive evenings to hear from alumnus and public health expert Professor Michael Baker from the University of Otago.
Central Otago alumni event 2020
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
A group of dedicated alumni and friends from across the decades gathered at Alchemy in Wanaka on Wed 21 Oct and at the Queenstown Resort College in Queenstown on Thu 22 Oct.
Q&A with 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Darryl Pupi, 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winner for his contribution to health and well-being through leadership and innovation of nutrition programmes.
Auckland alumni event 2020
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Associate Professor Anita Gibbs' presentation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) was the drawcard for the alumni event held at University of Otago House in Auckland.
Q&A with 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners
Thursday, 12 November 2020
Hitaua Arahanga-Doyle (Ngāi Tahu, Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi), 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winner in recognition of leadership, mentorship of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and of his higher studies.
Q&A with 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners
Wednesday, 11 November 2020
Sargam Goundar, 20Twenties Young Alumni Award recipient for her contribution to climate change initiatives and in recognition of her leadership.
Q&A with 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners
Wednesday, 11 November 2020
Georgia Robertson, 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winner in recognition of leadership in a non-profit organisation that benefits education projects.
Rutherford Discovery award to research resilience in kuku
Thursday, 5 November 2020
Dr Nathan Kenny (Ngāi Tahu, Te Ātiawa) is “over the moon” to be coming home to take up a Rutherford Discovery Fellowship at Otago.
Helping market New Zealand to South Korea
Wednesday, 4 November 2020
A strong belief in "giving back to the community" spurred Otago alumnus, Professor Tony Garrett, to chair the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in South Korea for the past five years.
Women of Influence creating change
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Seeing her name next to choreographer to the stars Parris Goebel was quite a moment for Dr Sally Bodkin-Allen who, along with 11 other University of Otago alumnae, has been named a 2020 Woman of Influence finalist.
Coaches pick up the challenge of connecting online
Tuesday, 27 October 2020
Coordinated by Otago alumni Carmel Leslie (Otago Academy of Sport), Grant Milne (Sport Otago) and Associate Professor Tania Cassidy from the University, this year's Connecting Coaches Conference theme is Adapting our coaching in a changing world: Connect, create and communicate.
Child Healthcare gets a major boost from Freemasons Fellowship
Tuesday, 20 October 2020
Receiving two Freemasons study awards on the same day was a real surprise for University of Otago Department of Paediatrics and Child Health researcher Dr Mona Elbalshy.
Q&A with 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners
Tuesday, 20 October 2020
Sophie Mathiesen, 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winner for her contribution to science communication.
Q&A with 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners
Monday, 19 October 2020
Emily Fry, 20Twenties Young Alumni Award recipient for her contribution to the field of digital technologies and their privacy and security implications.
Q&A with 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners
Tuesday, 13 October 2020
Fox Meyer, 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winner in recognition of scientific curiosity for the betterment of the community.
One tiny piece of distraction
Monday, 12 October 2020
When Gavin Kerr's wife Elizabeth (Liz) died shortly before lockdown in March this year, he wrote a poem for the small family group gathered for her farewell. He wrote about what he hoped "might have been her thoughts on leaving us".
Q&A with 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners
Monday, 12 October 2020
Lisa Blakie, 20Twenties Young Alumni Award recipient for her contribution to creative and ethical video game development.
Helping cancer survivors on the road to recovery
Wednesday, 7 October 2020
Like many who pursue a career as a sports trainer, Grant Harris had dreams of working with elite athletes or being the next All Blacks strength and conditioning coach, but he's found his niche somewhere completely different.
Christmas cards, pizza and COVID-19
Wednesday, 7 October 2020
Christmas cards, pizza and talk about COVID-19 were on the menu on Wednesday when around 35 Alumni Entrance Scholars gathered for the pre-exam get together.
Sir Alan and Lady Patricia Mark, a lifelong devotion
Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Sir Alan and Lady Patricia Mark have donated $150,000 to the University of Otago’s Ecology Fund and $100,000 to Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Students centre stage at Shakespeare week at Otago
Tuesday, 29 September 2020
On Saturday 26 September, 49 students from around New Zealand gathered at the University of Otago to begin the week-long Sharespeare Globe Centre New Zealand's National Shakespeare Schools Production (SGCNZ NSSP)
Inaugural 20Twenties alumni awards celebrate young Otago graduates
Monday, 28 September 2020
The University of Otago is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural 20Twenties young alumni awards.
