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.
A Beatles goodbye to Dunedin's Albany Street studio
Monday, 17 December 2018
In a Beatles-like tribute a group of Dunedin musicians, joined by some former Otago students, gathered at the Albany Street recording studio to record an album of 22 songs over three days.
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.
From the archives: A life worth celebrating
Monday, 17 December 2018
What started as plans to hold a small ceremony in Waimate to mark 100 years since the passing of a local legend, turned in to an all-day celebration of her remarkable if somewhat short life.
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.
Why we heart Otago: 150th anniversary regional road trip invitation
Monday, 17 December 2018
As part of the University of Otago's 150th anniversary celebrations, we're going on a road trip around the regions next year - on our Facebook page.
Hot Picks: eConnect issue 17
Monday, 17 December 2018
Every semester Otago academics, and visiting lecturers, share a wealth of information through their public lectures – we warmly invite you to access these online
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.
Artwork competition for 150th anniversary colouring book
Monday, 17 December 2018
If you've got time on your hands over the summer, why not get out the camera and sketch book and have a go at creating some artwork for our upcoming 150th anniversary colouring book competition?
Diverse initiatives for this year's Annual Appeal
Monday, 17 December 2018
Initiatives in medical research, marine studies and cancer rehabilitation join student scholarships and a new home for Music, Theatre and Performing Arts as the focus of this year's annual fundraising appeal.
Four generations of graduates beat a path to Otago's door
Monday, 17 December 2018
Starting in 1905, four generations of the Foote family have made their way to the University, from all corners of New Zealand.
Otago alumna back home to develop her vision
Thursday, 6 December 2018
After a year of travelling between Central Otago, London and Sydney, vineyard owner, investment banker and mother of two Philippa Fourbet is looking forward to a summer of gardening, cooking, and being at home.
Singapore alumni event November 2018
Friday, 23 November 2018
John Laxon, Regional Director of Education New Zealand welcomed guests on behalf of New Zealand's High Commission in Singapore on Friday 23 November
Hong Kong alumni event November 2018
Monday, 19 November 2018
Alumni and friends gathered at the Hong Kong Football Club in Hong Kong on Monday 19 November to rekindle their Otago connections.
Otago surgeon helps separate conjoined twins
Thursday, 15 November 2018
Otago graduate Dr Michael Nightingale was part of the team that successfully separated conjoined twins in Melbourne, November 2018
