Melbourne Alumni event 2019
Monday, 17 June 2019
Blue and yellow table flowers and the glittering lights of Melbourne greeted guests to the Woodward Conference Centre for the Melbourne Alumni dinner on May 9.
A colourful, joyful tribute to 150 years
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
The photos tell the story – The 150th celebrations at Queen's Birthday weekend were a colourful, joyful tribute to the past 150 years and a window to the hope and promise of Otago's future
Pioneer podcasts tell the stories of our early alumni
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
Just in time for our 150th birthday, a new Pioneer Podcasts page has been launched on our 150th website. The podcasts feature pioneering alumni talking about their time at University, their careers and the early days of Dunedin.
Making dreams a reality
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Owning a home in the south of France sounds an unlikely dream, but Otago alumna Jennifer Andrewes and her family have made that dream a reality.
Profile: Carrie Falling
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Carrie Falling was a recipient of the MacGibbon PhD Travel Fellowship (Division of Health Science), which is funded by the Alumni of Otago in America Inc. This scholarship allows PhD candidates to travel to the US for up to six months to undertake activities related to their PhD.
Governor-General to attend Otago's 150th celebrations
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
The Governor-General of New Zealand, Her Excellency the Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM, QSO, is to attend the celebrations at Queen's Birthday, delivering the 150th Anniversary address at the Convocation Ceremony on Saturday 1 June.
Sydney alumni event 2019
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Speaker, alumnus David Kirk entertained guests at the 2019 Sydney alumni event with the thought that our university years are the free-est time of our lives while highlighting the experiences that helped him find and define his 'authentic self'.
Auckland Gala 2019
Friday, 17 May 2019
The spectacular and stately Grand Foyer of the Auckland War Memorial Museum was the setting for the Auckland Gala event held to celebrate the University's 150th anniversary.
Four Honorary Doctorates to mark sesquicentennial
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
Four University of Otago Alumni will be recognised for their life’s work and their contribution to the University, New Zealand and the world during a special graduation ceremony on 1 June.
Otago alumna behind UK Government’s move to help cerebral palsy children walk
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
An Otago alumna has led a study into spinal surgery for children with cerebral palsy in the UK, which has proven it helps them walk and reduces pain, triggering the UK Government to fund the procedure.
Doing amazing things with clay
Tuesday, 30 April 2019
You've probably seen stop-motion animation or claymation in TV shows such as Shaun the Sheep, Pingu or Wes Anderson's film Fantastic Mr Fox, and now Science Communications alumna Rachel Anson has used it to help connect with the complex audience of teenage women.
Brisbane alumni event 2019
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Around 30 alumni from Brisbane and the surrounding area joined for a casual get together with Shelagh Murray, Director of the Development and Alumni Relations Office at the Hilton Brisbane on 11 April 2019.
Samoa alumni event 2019
Thursday, 18 April 2019
140 alumni, friends and distinguished guests gathered at Apia's Aggie Greys for a dinner to celebrate the University's 150th anniversary.
Fiji alumni event 2019
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
To celebrate the University's 150th anniversary alumni and friends gathered at the New Zealand High Commission Residence in early April. This was the Vice-Chancellor's Professor Harlene Hayne's first visit to Fiji and she was welcomed to the event with a cultural performance by Kabu ni Vanua.
Tackling all the BS – Otago alumna faces down Bombardment Stress
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
With her brave new book Smart Mothering, Otago alumna Dr Natalie Flynn has directly taken up the challenge set down by the University's own motto – Dare to be Wise.
150th history firmly grounded with the people at the heart of Otago
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Squeezing 150 years of history into one volume was Dr Alison Clarke’s biggest challenge in writing the recently launched Otago: 150 Years of New Zealand’s First University.
150th artwork competition the perfect summer pastime
Monday, 8 April 2019
The University’s 150th anniversary artwork competition was the perfect excuse for winner Ian McGee to spend the summer taking photos and creating images on his iPad Pro.
Close match kicks off Kansai rugby tour
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Despite a sharp reminder that winter is just around the corner, a good crowd of around 300 braved wintry showers and turned out to watch Kansai Universities play Otago University A in the first match of Kansai’s rugby tour to Dunedin.
Distinguished Pacific alumnus returns for 150th anniversary weekend
Thursday, 28 March 2019
Last week, the Pacific 150th anniversary celebrations attracted alumni from around New Zealand and the Pacific region, to celebrate the achievements and acknowledge the important role and contribution of Pacific staff and students to Otago.
Tally Ho! 3 to celebrate renowned talent and iconic tunes
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Featuring 24 iconic Dunedin songs and seamlessly bringing together classical and contemporary music and musicians, this April’s Tally Ho! 3 concert is set to celebrate the enduring appeal of songs that provided the soundtrack for a generation.
Otago grads shine at "New Zealander of the Year" awards
Friday, 15 March 2019
Half the winners of this year's Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year awards are Otago alumni. Professor Bill Glass, triple Otago graduate Kendall Flutey, and Ian Taylor were each recognised for their achievements.
Picnic launches year of 150th celebrations
Friday, 15 March 2019
The sun shone and town definitely came to gown in February, when Dunedin residents and their families set up picnics on the Clocktower Lawn for the public launch of the University's 150th anniversary.
Why we heart Otago: New books celebrate history and culture of Otago
Friday, 15 March 2019
This year sees the launch of two books, both celebrating the history of Otago. "Otago, 150 years of New Zealand's First University" by Dr Alison Clarke, and "Scarfie Flats of Dunedin" by Sarah Gallagher and Ian Chapman.
Stroke of luck brings bell home
Friday, 15 March 2019
It's taken 142 years, but finally the clocktower bell from the original University premises in Princes Street has found its way home.
Cheerfulness the anchor of 100 well-lived years
Friday, 15 March 2019
In 1937, Wilma McLennan, aged 17, left her home in Wellington and travelled south to Dunedin, to begin her degree in Home Science at Otago.
Summer research programme a hit
Friday, 15 March 2019
Over the summer, while many students were hitting the beach, 80 mainly second, third or fourth-year Otago students were in the lab working as summer research students.
Networks and events
Friday, 15 March 2019
The 2019 events calendar has kicked off. Take a look at what we have been up to so far this year.
Carole McArthur – on a mission
Friday, 15 March 2019
For a long time now, Carole McArthur has been on a mission. From growing up in South Otago and studying Zoology at Otago, she has taken her interest in immunology and combined it with her drive to help people with HIV.
Fantastic projects in the 150th Anniversary Fundraiser
Friday, 15 March 2019
There are some very exciting projects in the new 150th Anniversary Fundraiser, including a number of 2018 Annual Appeal projects.
New Alumni Scholarship winners welcomed to the University!
Monday, 4 March 2019
Around 30 of the first year Otago University Alumni scholarship recipients were welcomed to the University at a reception at the Staff Club on Monday 4 March.
Town comes to gown for the anniversary picnic
Friday, 15 February 2019
The sun shone and town definitely came to gown on Friday, when Dunedin residents and their families set up picnics, played games and listened to music on the Clocktower Lawn for the public launch of the University's 150th anniversary.
Pacific 150th celebrates the old and the Niu!
Friday, 15 February 2019
Cake, song and prayer set the tone for the launch of Pacific at Otago's 150th anniversary celebrations last week.
Stroke of luck brings bell home in time for anniversary picnic
Tuesday, 5 February 2019
It's taken 142 years, but finally the clocktower bell from the original University premises in Princes Street has found its way home.
Life still all about balance
Friday, 25 January 2019
Known for being "the most social group ever", the first-year physical education class of 1969 has racked up some impressive achievements in the past 50 years.
Kuala Lumpur alumni event November 2018
Monday, 14 January 2019
Alumni and friends gathered at the NZ High Commissioner's Residence in Kuala Lumpur on November 22 2018 to meet old friends and make new ones
Sit back, relax and tune in to Otago's 150th anniversary this summer
Thursday, 20 December 2018
To celebrate the start of The University of Otago's 150th anniversary, there's a great range of reading and listening coming to a radio station, a bookshop and a newspaper near you.
University of Otago's 150th anniversary celebrations set to go
Monday, 17 December 2018
Picnics, a regatta, concerts, parades, a rugby match, a dinner and a ball – an inclusive, colourful calendar of events is being planned for the University of Otago's 150th anniversary celebrations next year.
Generous donation from Otago Phoenix Club on their 50th anniversary
Monday, 17 December 2018
At the Otago Phoenix Club's 50th anniversary celebrations in November, University of Otago Advancement Services Manager Louise Lawrence accepted a very generous donation on behalf of the University's Foundation Trust, for the Dr Ted Nye Studentship Fund.
Professor Sir Murray Brennan keen to give back to help develop tomorrow's leaders
Monday, 17 December 2018
After a remarkable career distinguished alumnus Professor Sir Murray Brennan is keen to give back to Otago University, which he says helped prepare him to be a future leader.
Father and son share deep Otago bonds
Monday, 17 December 2018
Centenarian Emeritus Professor Alan Horsman spent more than a quarter of a century leading the English Department at the University of Otago.
