News
25 Aug 2026
From Ōtaki to Otago and back
When Heniti Buick began at the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka at 17, she did not have a “grand career plan”.
23 Aug 2026
Pacific trailblazer celebrates ‘surreal’ graduation
For Dr Amanaki Misa, graduating with a Doctor of Business Administration was never going to be a milestone he achieved a...
20 Aug 2026
Otago academic wins national environmental economics award
There’s a jeopardy-rich field at the intersection between economics and the environment that keeps Associate Professor V...
14 Aug 2026
Otago Accounting lecturer awarded for inspiring minds
University of Otago Accounting lecturer Dr Iki Mafi Uele has been recognised for his creative approach to teaching, rece...
11 Aug 2026
Commerce graduate gains life lessons in Tanzania
There’s a large and irretrievable portion of Maddie Newman’s heart sitting in a village in Tanzania, East Africa.
07 Aug 2026
In da clubs, we all fam
Join the club isn’t just a saying for Otago tauira Hannah Webb – it’s a note to self.
16 Jul 2026
From Otago FIFA thesis to California FIFA job
The prospect of keeping a crowd of 70,000 excitable humans flowing safely during a much-hyped global tournament would br...
08 Jul 2026
Otago continues strong education performance
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka remains a leader in educational performance, according to recently releas...
08 Jul 2026
Groundhog Day: Otago student wins top economics thesis prize
It’s becoming a bit of a habit. The annual New Zealand Association of Economists (NZAE) Honours/Masters Dissertation Pri...
06 Jul 2026
Social media affects teen dental confidence – study
Using social media can have a negative impact on adolescents’ confidence about the appearance of their teeth, new resear...
02 Jul 2026
Marketing students chase eyeballs for local organisations
Digital marketing students learn much from their lecturers about how to navigate the perennial battle for eyeballs.
18 Jun 2026
Otago retains top 200 ranking
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka remains in the top 200 universities worldwide, according to the latest QS...
Events
More upcoming events16 September 2026
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Otago MBA 50th Anniversary – Queenstown regional meet-up
Póg Mahone's Irish Pub, first-floor function space, Rees Street, Queenstown
12 November – 14 November 2026
Various times
Otago MBA 50th Anniversary Celebration weekend
University of Otago Business School and selected Dunedin venues
17 November 2026
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Anna Carr
Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Dunedin
