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IT interns on pathway to jobs
Tuesday, 24 May 2022 2:05pm
A new IT internship programme is giving students the chance to work fulltime on one of the largest networks in the country – Otago University’s – while also helping recruit staff.
Career switch daunting but enjoyable
Thursday, 19 May 2022 4:21pm
Otago Business School graduate Rasa Salakij shares what sparked her curiosity for programming as well as her advice for future students.
Visionary leader and innovator Sir Ian Taylor honoured
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 3:22pm
Being awarded an Honorary Doctor of Commerce by the University of Otago is both an honour and a surprise for business leader, innovator and storyteller Sir Ian Taylor (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Pāhauwera) KNZM, CNZM.
Honorary degree for visionary business leader Sir Ian Taylor
Monday, 16 May 2022 11:07am
Visionary innovator, storyteller and business leader Sir Ian Taylor (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Pāhauwera) KNZM, CNZM will be recognised for his contribution to business and to Dunedin, and for his service to the wider community, with the conferring of an Honorary Doctor of Commerce from the University of Otago.
Fashionable solution to a world challenge
Monday, 16 May 2022 10:57am
The World’s Challenge Challenge sees tertiary students from across the world competing for a top prize of $30,000.
Otago Business School Graduate Jonathan Chua on changing careers
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 3:15pm
The lockdown resulted in an rewarding career change for Jonathan Chua, from science into the tech sector.
Scholarship supports the development of Murihiku Marae
Wednesday, 27 April 2022 1:43pm
Bachelor of Commerce student Dakoda Conroy receives this year’s PwC Summer Student Scholarship after working with Waihōpai Rūnaka over the summer.