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04 Jun 2026

Southern synergies signalled in statement

The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and the Southern Institute of Technology have signed a Statement of Inten...

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13 Dec 2025

Lifetime of learning

Having dedicated his life to education, it is little wonder Peter Duncan took on PhD studies in his 80s.

Vaiaio Holmes-Haweturi Holmes (third from the left in the middle row) and her whānau. Vaiaio’s family has a special connection to the University, and will all be celebrating together when Vaiaio graduates with a Bachelor of Teaching on Saturday.

12 Dec 2025

Special connection to College of Education for new teacher

Vaiaio Holmes-Haweturi (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Raurū, Ngāti Hauaa ki Waikato, Ngāti Pukenga, Ngāi te Rangi, Kāi Tahu, Rabuvai...

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10 Dec 2025

Otago announces 32 new professors

Twenty-six University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka academics are being promoted to the position of Professor, with a...

Otago tauira and College of Education kaimahi Karina Nafatali, pictured here in her shared office, graduates with her Master of Indigenous Studies on Wednesday. In her roles, she is privileged to be involved with every UOCE student’s journey, she says.

09 Dec 2025

‘Symbolic’ finish to Master of Indigenous Studies

For Karina Nafatali, crossing the graduation stage tomorrow represents not only a string of finished assignments, but a...

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03 Dec 2025

Celebrating 150 years of teacher education in Otago

Hoki whakamuri, kia anga whakamua – Look to the past to forge the future.This whakataukī is at the heart of the celebrat...

The team on the project ‘Mātai matū – Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships in chemistry curriculum, student and staff voices’ are, from left: Dr David Warren, Dr David McMorran, Dr Rachel Martin and Dr Kim Brown.

10 Nov 2025

Creating Te Tiriti partnerships in Mātai matū – Chemistry

A mana-enhancing approach to better understand Māori students’ learning journeys in Chemistry has received support from...

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13 Dec 2024

Mid-career researchers honoured with fellowships

Three University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have received inaugural Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellow...

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01 Nov 2024

Supervisor of the Year 2024

Dr Jeff Foote, of the Department of Management, has won the Otago University Students’ Association Overall Supervisor of...

Tia Pavihi

29 Jul 2024

Teaching tradition going strong

While many students can’t wait to leave school behind, Otago tauira Tia Pavihi can’t wait to get back

Josh Chisholm

03 Jul 2024

Shot putter represents at Oceania champs

Otago tauira Josh Chisholm (Kai Tahu) has placed fourth in shot put at the 2024 Oceania Athletics Area Championships, re...

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27 Mar 2024

Teaching Excellence Awards 2024

Five wāhine have scooped the titles in this year’s University of Otago Excellence in Teaching awards.

Events

16 October – 18 October 2026

Celebrating 150 years of teacher education in Otago

University of Otago, Dunedin

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