Friday, 18 September 2020
The Priscilla Sandys Wunch Trust has spent 20 years helping Taranaki students attend Otago, while businessman Mark Brosnan worked with his son, and the Dunedin Medical School to provide surplus surgical masks.
Friday, 18 September 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.
Friday, 18 September 2020
With many students struggling and an office full of art that she needed to empty, Dr Elaine Webster had a great idea on how to raise funds for Pūtea Tautoko, the student hardship fund, while leaving a wee piece of herself on campus.
Friday, 18 September 2020
Eight Otago graduates received Fulbright New Zealand awards in August. We catch up with what this means for Science and Innovation award recipient Anezka Hoskin and General Graduate award winner Nathaniel Otley.
Friday, 18 September 2020
Congratulations to all the recipients of the University of Otago's inaugural Young Alumni Awards; 20Twenties. The 20Twenties recognise the outstanding achievements of some of our newest graduates, and highlight their exceptional successes and qualities.
Friday, 18 September 2020
Otago alumnus Mark Barnett has followed his motor racing dreams and spent more than 13 years working for some of the world's leading motorsports companies. He is currently the Director of Research and Innovation at McLaren Racing in the United Kingdom.
Friday, 18 September 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.
Friday, 18 September 2020
Alumni in the news - an overview of some of the amazing things that University of Otago alumni are doing right now.
Friday, 18 September 2020
We were thrilled to be able to host alumni in person for events with the Highlanders and to be able to welcome new graduates to the community. Online, our book club continues with its second book, and our American Board (AUOA) are hosting webinars for those based in North America.
Friday, 18 September 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.
Friday, 18 September 2020
Friendships and values-driven collaborations have been important to the success of infectious diseases researcher Professor David Murdoch – this year's Distinguished Research Medal recipient.
Wednesday, 19 August 2020
The University of Otago's Student Leadership Award programme will be able to increase its profile in the student community and enhance the experiences it offers due to a new sponsorship agreement with Canon.
Thursday, 13 August 2020
Eight University of Otago graduates from across the University have been named Fulbright New Zealand award winners.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
