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08 Dec 2023
Developing a passion for lake research
Water quality expert, Otago alumnus Professor David Hamilton, credits his Otago...
08 Dec 2023
Alumna Jamie Wood first Otago graduate awarded Schwarzman Scholarship
International Business and Chinese language alumna Jamie Wood (Kāi Tahu) has bee...
06 Dec 2023
Inspirational graduates celebrated in 20Twenties Young Alumni Awards
Ngā mihi nui to the trailblazing 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners for 2023!...
05 Dec 2023
Āwhina Scholarship an “incredible honour” for inaugural recipient
A generous donation from a general practitioner to establish a new scholarship i...
05 Dec 2023
Final reunion for Dental Class of ‘63
It was with a touch of joy and sadness that the University of Otago Dental Class...
05 Dec 2023
First Christchurch Clinical School class celebrates 50 years of friendship
A special reunion in the Far North saw alumni converge from around Aotearoa New...
04 Dec 2023
Networks and events issue 37
A year of celebration to mark 50 years of the University of Otago, Christchurch,...
01 Dec 2023
Hot Picks issue 37
Be entertained and feed your mind with our Hot Picks. You can relax in the comfo...
01 Dec 2023
Peacebuilder Award honours support for students and global peace projects
The visionary work of Rei Foundation, towards supporting students and building p...
01 Dec 2023
Chasing an Olympic dream
Otago alumnus Kobe Miller (22) is targeting a place in the New Zealand rowing te...
01 Dec 2023
Alumni in the News issue 37
Legendary netball coach Robyn Broughton ONZM (pictured) honoured; Marketing Prof...
01 Dec 2023
Otago celebrates 20 years of Pacific Voices
The Pacific Voices (PV) Symposium has long served as a site of growth, empowerme...
30 Nov 2023
Global Lens Photo Competition winners
Thank you for another fantastic response to our 2023 Global Lens Photo Competiti...
29 Nov 2023
The ‘Most Influential’ Mai Chen receives Otago honour
For one of New Zealand’s leading legal minds, returning to her alma mater to rec...
08 Nov 2023
Rhodes Scholarship for excellence, leadership and commitment to community
Huge congratulations to Otago graduate Isaac Heron who has been awarded a Rhodes...
27 Oct 2023
Te Rangihīroa College officially opens
The University’s first new purpose-built residential college in more than 50 yea...
25 Oct 2023
Dame Carolyn Burns Fellowship a chance to give back
It’s more than 20 years since Professor Ross Thompson graduated from Otago, but...
24 Oct 2023
Otago alumnus Professor Chris Greening awarded prestigious Australian Prime Minister’s Science Prize
Warmest congratulations to Otago alumnus and Monash University Professor Chris G...
19 Oct 2023
Solo cycle across America scoops desert writing prize
With no cycling experience and no fitness training, Otago alumna Anna Welch boug...
17 Oct 2023
New Dean takes the stage at Christ Church Cathedral
Alongside Theology, university studies in Theatre and Teaching have provided val...
17 Oct 2023
Writer 2023 results: Alumni winners delight judge
What do a science fiction story about the appearance of a strange object in Lond...
16 Oct 2023
Hot Picks
Be entertained and feed your mind with our Hot Picks. You can relax in the comfo...
12 Oct 2023
Otago Images
Take a look at these wonderful University of Otago Hockey and Athletics club pho...
11 Oct 2023
2023 Alumni event Malaysia
We invite you to view the photos below of our recent alumni event in Kuala Lumpu...
11 Oct 2023
2023 Alumni events Singapore
We were fortunate to host our alumni event at the New Zealand High Commission in...
10 Oct 2023
Emeritus Distinguished Professor Richie Poulton
It is with sadness we acknowledge the passing of Emeritus Distinguished Professo...
09 Oct 2023
2023 Alumni events London and Berlin
Please enjoy the photos below of recent alumni events in London and Berlin. Than...
06 Oct 2023
Networks and Events
The University of Otago, Christchurch celebrated its 50th anniversary with a spe...
06 Oct 2023
Alumni in the News
The home of Otago’s first female medical graduate Dr Emily Siedeberg has receive...
29 Sep 2023
Longview Trust support helps grow Theology at Otago
Generous support from the Longview Trust has created a wealth of new opportuniti...
18 Sep 2023
Māori physiotherapy students spend day in korero with alumni
Around 30 second, third and fourth-year Māori physiotherapy students met with fe...
16 Sep 2023
Otago alumna ‘delighted’ by honorary degree
Dean of the University of Oxford Faculty of Law and University of Otago alumna,...
16 Sep 2023
Honorary degree for former Māori Land Court Chief Judge
After dedicating his career to Māori land law and family law, a University of Ot...
15 Sep 2023
Professor Jemma Geoghegan appointed Webster Family Chair
After a global search, Professor Jemma Geoghegan has been appointed the Webster...
15 Sep 2023
Wellington, Blenheim, and Nelson 2023 Alumni Events
We invite you to view the photos of our 2023 alumni events in Wellington, Blenhe...
04 Sep 2023
Alison Grant: Otago’s first Football Fern
As one of very few Kiwi footballers who can claim to have beaten the USA and in...
03 Sep 2023
Nicola Toki: walking a tightrope of hope
The interview has run over time, the chair of the board is trying to get in touc...
01 Sep 2023
Alumni Global Lens photography competition 2023
We would like to invite you as a member of the University of Otago alumni commun...
25 Jul 2023
Harnessing the power of sport as we age
Harnessing the power of sport, to create a sense of belonging and improve mental...
13 Jul 2023
Law degree via the post
Northern England born Otago Law alumna Elaine Gill, arrived in New Zealand in 19...
12 Jul 2023
Q&A with wandering scribe Kay Flavell
At the alumni event in San Francisco last year, we caught up with inspiring alum...
05 Jul 2023
Otago alumni make global list of top 100 ophthalmologists
Two Otago alumni have been named in the global Ophthalmology Power List. Medical...
05 Jul 2023
Family celebrate life of distinguished Otago physicist
Bruce and Ruth Cooper (DipHSc, 1963) visited the University of Otago late last y...
04 Jul 2023
Special milestone for Angela Allen Radiation Therapy scholarship
The recent Graduation celebrations at Otago marked the 20-year milestone of the...
03 Jul 2023
Diabetes research garners support
A strong partnership between University of Otago researchers and the community i...
26 Jun 2023
Otago alumni awarded prestigious Fulbright and Georgetti Scholarships
Four Otago alumni have been awarded prestigious Fulbright New Zealand Graduate S...
20 Jun 2023
The sweet spot between intellectual challenge and individual connection
Combining a connection with people with the intellectual challenge of a legal ca...
13 Jun 2023
Student and alumni team effort brings Law moot success
Thanks to a fabulous team effort by Otago alumni, students and staff, Te Kaupeka...
13 Jun 2023
Q&A with Camden Howitt, New Zealand Environmental Hero of the Year: collaboration can take time but it’s always worth it
The 2023 Environmental Hero of the Year Te Toa Taiao o te Tau, Otago alumnus Cam...
13 Jun 2023
Hot Picks
Be entertained and feed your mind with our Hot Picks. You can relax in the comfo...
13 Jun 2023
Scholarships support vital conservation-based research
Aotearoa New Zealand’s wildlife and natural environment will benefit from three...
13 Jun 2023
New scholarships will support students across Otago
Many Otago students receive vital financial assistance during their studies thro...
13 Jun 2023
Law alumni gather to celebrate milestones and share expertise
Law faculty hosts, alumni and guests from across Aotearoa New Zealand and around...
13 Jun 2023
Otago Images
With the celebration of 150 years of the Otago Medical School on the horizon (29...
13 Jun 2023
Graduate Te Hau Ariki Gardiner-Toi, learns and leads in community
For Otago graduate Te Hau Ariki Gardiner-Toi, the richness of his learning was n...
13 Jun 2023
Eighteen Otago academics and alumni receive King’s Birthday Honours
Two distinguished Otago professors were among 18 Otago academics and alumni reco...
13 Jun 2023
Networks and Events
Networks and Events...
13 Jun 2023
Alumni in the News
Alumni in the News...
13 Jun 2023
University Snapshot
New University developments and research...
24 May 2023
Performance artwork nudges emotional bandwidth
A double major in Psychology and Theatre Studies at Otago underpins actor and pl...
11 May 2023
5 Quick Questions with Sabrina Ragan
I’ve spent over 20+ years in fundraising, most of which has been in the States,...
11 May 2023
Perspectives from a distinguished career in International Law and legal education
Representing Canada and New Zealand, attending both Cambridge and Columbia unive...
01 May 2023
Law at Otago – the sum of its people
Flats were cold, beds were warm, the Dunedin Sound was becoming louder – persona...
14 Apr 2023
Delivering digital transformation to governments around the globe
The path from Arts graduate to international digital government expert involved...
06 Apr 2023
Honorary degree for esteemed lawyer and Otago alumnus
Top Canadian law professor and University of Otago alumnus, Emeritus Professor D...
27 Mar 2023
Fellowship allows virtual reality expert to share expertise at Otago
Even in an increasingly online world, and even when virtual reality is your own...
27 Mar 2023
Recognised for major improvements to Māori healthcare
His high school careers advisor told him he would be wasting his time if he chos...
27 Mar 2023
Something in the water – the story of an alumni family
Fulfilling careers and a life-long partnership all started in Chemistry class at...
23 Mar 2023
Donor-funded Entrance Scholarships celebrated
Donor-funded Entrance Scholarship winners were welcomed at a function in the Uni...
23 Mar 2023
Alumni in the News
Dentistry graduate Christian Lio-Willie signs with the Crusaders, Natasha Callis...
23 Mar 2023
Hot Picks
Be entertained and feed your mind with our Hot Picks. You can relax in the comfo...
23 Mar 2023
Otago Images
To celebrate 150 years of Law at Otago, we thought we’d bring a well-known face...
23 Mar 2023
Networks and Events
The sun shone for alumni, students and staff, along with members of the communit...
23 Mar 2023
Fifty years of mahi – a milestone for the University of Otago, Christchurch
‘Kia Mau’ – a call to come together and hold tight to one and all – is the chose...
23 Mar 2023
Vision 2040 – a new strategic direction
In February, the interim final version of Vision 2040, the new strategic directi...
28 Feb 2023
University of Otago welcomes new voice for public health
A new centre hosted by the University of Otago will boost the reach and impact o...
23 Feb 2023
Lady Pat Mark, a life of family, advocacy and books
It was with great sadness we learned of the recent death of Lady Patricia (Pat)...
16 Feb 2023
From wartime orphan to wildlife authority
An extraordinary life journey has taken renowned conservationist and science edu...
14 Feb 2023
Seeds podcasts discuss entrepreneurs’ journeys to success
Otago Human Nutrition alumna Elise Hilliam, and Law and Commerce graduate Neil E...
13 Feb 2023
In Pursuit of the Public Good
When he decides to do something, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)...
31 Jan 2023
Saying yes to the red shirt and giving back to Otago
It’s been a busy Christmas holiday for Lachie Scarsbrook. Taking his first trip...
26 Jan 2023
Podcast conversations aim to trigger curiosity and understanding
Otago international PhD graduate Amir Amini’s fascination for different viewpoin...
23 Jan 2023
Honour recognises advocacy for equity, social justice and anti-racism
Taking Otago’s distance-learning Certificate in Health Promotion in 1996 helped...
23 Jan 2023
Success is always about joining the kaupapa and working together
While acknowledging how special it is to have been made a Member of the New Zeal...
19 Jan 2023
Belief in a sound mind and a sound body
Leadership in rugby, long service to the University of the Third Age (U3A) and s...
16 Jan 2023
Honour for ground-breaking eye surgeon “a team effort”
World-leading eye surgeon Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer has been made a Companion...
12 Jan 2023
Tofilau Nina Kirifi-Alai - the biggest honour is to see students do well
In the 2023 New Year Honours, Otago’s Pacific Community Engagement Manager, Tofi...
12 Jan 2023
Dame Farah Palmer – New Year Honour a chance to shine a light
It was only after much reflection that Dame Farah Palmer, three-time Rugby World...
09 Jan 2023
Shocked, humbled and surprised - alumni and staff respond to receiving New Year Honours
Otago alumni and staff reacted with shock and surprise, and felt humbled when th...
21 Dec 2022
Drama at Otago paves way for career as voice coach to the stars
Cinderella, Britain’s Got Talent, TV drama Cilla, Doc Martin – chances are one o...
14 Dec 2022
Networks and events
Renowned physiotherapist Dr Stanley Paris was on campus for a special awards pre...
14 Dec 2022
Youth support for smokefree generation policy
Young people have shown strong support for the Government’s proposal to introduc...
14 Dec 2022
Global Lens photography competition 2022 winners
We had a fantastic selection of entries to our 2022 photo competition from our a...
14 Dec 2022
20Twenties Young Alumni Awards announced
We are delighted to announce this year’s 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winners....
14 Dec 2022
UBS refurbishment warmly welcomed
A new look, more versatile and accessible University Book Shop (UBS) is being wa...
13 Dec 2022
Research partnership to help prepare for future infectious disease threats officially launched
A new $36 million research platform aimed at preparing for future infectious dis...
12 Dec 2022
From Central Otago to Silicon Valley – Substack’s Hamish McKenzie on supporting writers and creating a new publishing ecosystem
From editor of Critic to co-founder of subscription publishing start-up Substack...
12 Dec 2022
Law Faculty focused on future as it celebrates 150 years
A new Law Dean’s Innovation Fund, set to support and improve student experience,...
12 Dec 2022
Town and Gown partnerships support new opportunities for the future
Since the first classes in 1873, Law at Otago has been closely linked with the l...