News
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...
17 Jun 2026
Queenstown Lakes District a ‘living lab’ for Otago postgraduates
When a region that’s undergoing rapid growth and unique economic and environmental pressures offers itself up to a unive...
02 Jun 2026
Breadth of Otago’s impact highlighted in King’s Birthday Honours
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is proudly celebrating more than 20 alumni and staff recognised in this y...
17 May 2026
New grad ready to embark on next chapter
Graduate James Heimuli's road to Otago reads like an adventure story.
16 May 2026
The passionate plastics purger
Pham Van Hau knows that when his name is called out during today’s graduation ceremony, some audience members may find t...
07 May 2026
Big issues, lite issues – Critic Co-Editors have it covered
2026 has been a rollercoaster for the team at Critic Te Ārohi – and it’s only May.
23 Apr 2026
New Zealand’s monetary sovereignty under threat in digital era
The world is undergoing a fundamental change to how money works, and New Zealand should choose its response wisely, an O...
Events
More upcoming events19 August 2026
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Otago MBA 50th Anniversary (Christchurch) Regional Alumni Meets
CBK Ferrymead, 23 Humphreys Drive, Ferrymead, Christchurch
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
