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08 Dec 2023

Alumna Jamie Wood first Otago graduate awarded Schwarzman Scholarship


International Business and Chinese language alumna Jamie Wood (Kāi Tahu) has bee...

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08 Dec 2023

Otago to host World Leisure Congress


Leading international leisure and tourism researchers will visit Dunedin next we...

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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...

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18 Sep 2023

Dr Chris Paton on WHO’s Digital Health Initiative


The World Health Organisation launched a Global Initiative on Digital Health at...

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13 Sep 2023

Sustainability reporting key to driving change


Dr Sharman, who has an extensive background in climate and sustainability policy...

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31 Aug 2023

Meet Bridget de Lautour, President of the Otago Commerce Students’ Association (COMSA)


Learn more about the Otago’s Commerce Students’ Association (COMSA) and its pres...

Lachlan Williams, Te Pou-tūā-rongo (Vice-President), Kaya Tanoa-Kaivananga, Te Pou-toko-manawa (President) Dillique Brown, Te Pou Rēhia (Events).

31 Aug 2023

Meet Kaya Tanoa-Kaivananga, President of Te Tai Tuarā (TTT)


Learn more about Te Tai Tuarā and its president, Kaya Tanoa-Kaivananga....

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25 Aug 2023

Award winning entrepreneurs ready to grow their berry-based business


Second year Bachelor of Entrepreneurship tauira and Dunedin locals Alex Livingst...

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25 Aug 2023

Single-use packaging ban 'not enough'


The ban on single-use packaging in Aotearoa New Zealand is not going far enough...

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18 Aug 2023

Two MBAs, a baby and a rescue cat – a tale of learning and love


Zilin Zhang and Ting Li are delighted to be graduating in person in Dunedin this...

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10 Aug 2023

Harnessing the power of sport as we age


Harnessing the power of sport, to create a sense of belonging and improve mental...

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28 Jul 2023

Be a ‘good farmer’ or follow new regulations: The struggle for Otago farmers


A new national freshwater policy is causing tension for Otago farmers, as many o...

20 Jul 2023

Demand for offsetting low when carbon credit prices are high - report


New Zealand organisations are motivated to reduce their emissions internally and...

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20 Jul 2023

Demand for offsetting low when carbon credit prices are high - report


New Zealand organisations are motivated to reduce their emissions internally and...

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04 Jul 2023

Local charities delighted with Ignite’s advice and support


Our Ignite consultants wrapped up their Semester One projects at a special event...

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04 Jul 2023

Otago farewells Distinguished Chair, Professor James Higham


Internationally acclaimed scholar and Distinguished Chair, Professor James Higha...

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21 Jun 2023

Downward dog in the Rock and Pillars?


A nearly 70-year-old notoriously skew-whiff simple backcountry Otago hut might n...

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20 Jun 2023

We had to keep it hush hush for a while... but we won!


Could you survive in New Zealand’s most rugged wilderness with only your best fr...

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19 Jun 2023

Otago @ NZ International Science Festival


The University of Otago is honoured to once again be a major partner supporting...

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06 Jun 2023

Background in biology helps economics research


Economics and neuroscience may seem like an unlikely combination, but Associate...

06 Jun 2023

Background in biology helps economics research


Economics and neuroscience may seem like an unlikely combination, but Associate...

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17 May 2023

Creating positive change through sustainable finance


When Isobella Te-Iringa-A-Rangi O Te Moana Nui Sigley (Ngāpuhi) learned that inv...

17 May 2023

Creating positive change through sustainable finance


When Isobella Te-Iringa-A-Rangi O Te Moana Nui Sigley (Ngāpuhi) learned that inv...

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08 May 2023

Associate Professor Ros Whiting retires


Interacting with, mentoring and advising students has been a highlight of Associ...

28 Apr 2023

Associate Professor Ros Whiting retires


Interacting with, mentoring and advising students has been a highlight of Associ...

31 Mar 2023

From Ontario to Te Waipounamu - Summer School Abroad rekindles international connections


This summer, tauira from Canada’s Brock University attended Otago as part of the...

28 Mar 2023

People key to tourism’s role in post-COVID recovery


The tourism industry is poised to pull New Zealand through the aftermath of the...

28 Mar 2023

People key to tourism’s role in post-COVID recovery


The tourism industry is poised to pull New Zealand through the aftermath of the...

24 Mar 2023

Walking trail’s new project to “renew, restore, rebuild”


The kaitiaki of New Zealand’s longest trail hopes it will become the world’s “fi...

24 Mar 2023

Walking trail’s new project to “renew, restore, rebuild”


The kaitiaki of New Zealand’s longest trail hopes it will become the world’s “fi...

24 Mar 2023

Tourism industry climate scenarios show bold action is needed, Policy School told


Aotearoa will become a “hot house” by 2050 if it does not introduce additional c...

23 Mar 2023

Tourism industry climate scenarios show bold action is needed, Policy School told


Aotearoa will become a “hot house” by 2050 if it does not introduce additional c...

03 Mar 2023

Otago Tourism Policy School back in person for its fifth year


Industry leaders, policy makers and prominent researchers will discuss whether A...

03 Mar 2023

Otago Tourism Policy School back in person for its fifth year


Industry leaders, policy makers and prominent researchers will discuss whether A...

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13 Feb 2023

Professor Sheila Skeaff wins OUSA Supervisor of the Year Award


When Nan Xin Wang arrived in Dunedin to start her PhD studies in the Department...

13 Feb 2023

Professor Sheila Skeaff wins OUSA Supervisor of the Year Award


When Nan Xin Wang arrived in Dunedin to start her PhD studies in the Department...

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23 Jan 2023

Proud to be a commissioner


Being the first Māori commissioner on the New Zealand Productivity Commission Te...

23 Jan 2023

Proud to be a commissioner


Being the first Māori commissioner on the New Zealand Productivity Commission Te...

17 Jan 2023

The welcome return of international, customised business courses at Otago


The Otago Business School has welcomed the return of Otago’s overseas partners f...

16 Jan 2023

How impact investing can shape our future


A group of experts shared their thoughts on how impact investing can shape socie...

21 Dec 2022

Otago’s sustainable business qualification receives global recognition


A University of Otago programme that tackles the big issues of sustainability, c...

20 Dec 2022

Later brand reveal in advertisements leads to better sales


When it comes to product advertisements, consumers like a bit of mystery....

16 Dec 2022

Patrick Boudreau-Alguire’s adventurous PhD journey


Patrick Boudreau-Alguire graduates with a PhD from the Otago Business School tod...

16 Dec 2022

Otago announces 39 new professors


Thirty-nine University of Otago academics are being promoted to the position of...

02 Dec 2022

Climate change risks to property values


Extreme sea-levels from storms augmented by sea-level rise are potentially a thr...

28 Nov 2022

Prominent University of Otago alumni and academics “Talk Business”


For the first time the University of Otago Business School features the thoughts...

28 Nov 2022

Lachie McLean on responsible investing and financial greenwashing


Recent Otago Business School alumnus, Mr Lachie McLean, shares his research on r...

25 Nov 2022

Otago Girls’ enterprise class visit Business School, BNZ Bloomberg Markets Lab


The Otago Business School welcomed a Year 10 Enterprise Class from Otago Girls’...

22 Nov 2022

Otago talks home ownership with its Pasefika community


The Otago Business School’s Pasefika community were recently invited to come tog...

07 Nov 2022

Pacific community business workshop a success


More than 20 young people took part in the University’s Pacific Incubate Program...

02 Nov 2022

Study investigates male and female travellers’ ‘transformations’


A new University of Otago-led study has revealed men and women experience change...

31 Oct 2022

Poutoko Taiea, Distinguished Chair appointments announced


Five Otago internationally acclaimed scholars and leaders have been appointed as...

26 Oct 2022

The boomerang students: What made the return worth it?


The road to a degree is not always linear. Three members of Otago’s Pasifika com...

25 Oct 2022

Māori Business students celebrated at annual Recognition Awards


The Otago Business School’s Te Maea and Te Tai Tuarā Māori Commerce Students Ass...

03 Oct 2022

Alternative earnings dislosures are high-quality if women are on board


Firms are likely to be more transparent about their alternative earnings if ther...

28 Sep 2022

Dr Sebastian Gehricke develops New Zealand’s first Stewardship Code


Dr Sebastian Gehricke develops New Zealand’s first Stewardship Code...

14 Sep 2022

Employers are encouraged to embrace neurodiversity


Unwavering focus, superior analytical ability and mathematical talent are just s...

05 Sep 2022

Joining forces against climate change


The Otago Tongan Students’ Association (OTSA) and the Otago Kiribati Islands Stu...

31 Aug 2022

Tourism students cultivate carbon neutral course


Laptops are being swapped for spades as tourism students implement some real-wor...

31 Aug 2022

Otago alumni honoured at NZ Business Hall of Fame


Otago alumni honoured at NZ Business Hall of Fame...

26 Aug 2022

“I never thought I would have a published article before I even have a degree.”


For Harriet Wills the outcome of her summer studentship is a dream come true....

23 Aug 2022

Business School wins design award


Business School wins design award...

23 Aug 2022

‘Crazy academic journey’ an empowering experience


Lovely Luafitu has overcome “many challenges” on her way to graduating with a Ba...

19 Aug 2022

OBS Markets Lab open for business


OBS Markets Lab open for business...

19 Aug 2022

Propelling her life-long dreams into action


Empowering other young Kiwis to pursue careers in STEM is the big dream for one...

19 Aug 2022

Study ‘adventure’ capped with degree


Study ‘adventure’ capped with degree...

19 Aug 2022

OUSA president graduates with MBA


OUSA's 2022 president Melissa Lama is graduating with her MBA this weekend....

19 Aug 2022

"I want to go into medicine and be the brown face that brown people can see."


An Otago student determined to add another Pacific voice to the health conversat...

18 Aug 2022

Student addressing the digital divide


Second year Bachelor of Applied Science student Owyn Aitken (Ngāti Raukawa ki te...

18 Aug 2022

Restarting studies brings passionate master’s graduand full circle


Restarting studies brings passionate master’s graduand full circle...

16 Aug 2022

Launch of podcast Otago Chronicles


A new podcast series hosted by University of Otago Marine Science and Science Co...

11 Aug 2022

3MT PhD runner up and People's Choice winner Rajesh Nautiyal


PhD candidate Rajesh Nautiyal’s research on yoga tourism takes out People's Choi...

10 Aug 2022

Out of winter and onto Brazilian sands


Competing in South America will be a stark contrast to what one Otago volleyball...

09 Aug 2022

KPMG kōrero and new scholarships announced at Otago Business School


A recruitment event held at the Otago Business School recently was also an oppor...

05 Aug 2022

Professor Stephen Knowles’ journey to economic altruism and supporting charities


Professor Stephen Knowles shares how his academic journey led him to the topic o...

29 Jul 2022

Iki Mafi Uele wins Commerce 3 Minute Thesis Competition


Iki Mafi Uele will represent the Commerce division at the upcoming 3 Minute Thes...

28 Jul 2022

Investigating how alcohol price changes affect consumption


Investigating how alcohol price changes affect consumption...

28 Jul 2022

Adventure skills help participants cope with pandemic restrictions


Psychological skills gained while rock climbing and kayaking helped participants...

26 Jul 2022

Three more Otago supervisors receive international recognition


Three University of Otago supervisors have gained United Kingdom Council for Gra...

26 Jul 2022

Department of Tourism ‘elated’ with ranking


Otago’s Department of Tourism ‘elated’ with ranking...

25 Jul 2022

Otago’s hospitality and tourism management ranked 23rd worldwide and best in Aotearoa


The University of Otago’s teaching of hospitality and tourism management has bee...

21 Jul 2022

Adventure skills help participants cope with pandemic restrictions


Psychological skills gained while rock climbing and kayaking helped participants...

15 Jul 2022

Otago Business School receives AACSB accreditation 


Otago Business School receives AACSB accreditation...

15 Jul 2022

Winning book's hopeful message about wildlife conservation


Pairing breathtaking images with wildlife research has proven an award-winning c...

14 Jul 2022

Turning ‘misery research’ into destination management for sustainability


Dr Julia Albrecht, from the Department of Tourism, shares what took her from an...

14 Jul 2022

Business School student success at Global Enterprise Experience


University of Otago Business School students Jessie Yue Ou Yang and Harry Campbe...

12 Jul 2022

Otago foundations underpin career in New York art galleries


Otago foundations underpin career in New York art galleries...

28 Jun 2022

From overcoming obstacles to landing prestigious job 


Alumna Rebekah van Kerkhof credits the University's fantastic support systems wi...

17 Jun 2022

Call for influential fossil fuel shareholders to act on climate change


Ten international shareholders have the potential to shift the fossil fuel indus...

08 Jun 2022

Alumni recognised in Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours


Alumni recognised in Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours...

07 Jun 2022

Ones to Watch: Maddy Gordon


Always looking for an opportunity to promote sustainability, Communications and...

27 May 2022

Why study Economics?


Why study Economics?...

24 May 2022

IT interns on pathway to jobs


IT interns on pathway to jobs...

19 May 2022

Career switch daunting but enjoyable


Career switch daunting but enjoyable...

17 May 2022

Visionary leader and innovator Sir Ian Taylor honoured


Honorary degree for visionary leader and innovator Sir Ian Taylor...

16 May 2022

Honorary degree for visionary business leader Sir Ian Taylor


Visionary innovator, storyteller and business leader Sir Ian Taylor (Ngāti Kahun...

16 May 2022

Fashionable solution to a world challenge


The World’s Challenge Challenge sees tertiary students from across the world com...

11 May 2022

Otago Business School Graduate Jonathan Chua on changing careers


The lockdown resulted in an rewarding career change for Jonathan Chua, from scie...

27 Apr 2022

Scholarship supports the development of Murihiku Marae


Bachelor of Commerce student Dakoda Conroy receives this year’s PwC Summer Stude...

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