Aidan O’Malley
Theatre Studies
What learning environment do you thrive in? For Aidan, who studied for a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Theatre Studies, practical experiences helped him learn in a way no textbook could.
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Ariana Cann
Radiation Therapy
What if your career goals change? Ariana initially studied Anatomy at Otago. While she loved learning about the human body through hands-on lab work, she realised her future career lay in the health sector.
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Elisepa Taukolo
Law, Pacific Islands Studies, Indigenous Studies
Unsure what to expect when you first arrive at university? Elisepa can relate but quickly found her feet thanks to Otago’s supportive environment.
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Anuraag Sanker
Sustainable Business
A strong foundation for a career with impact. Studying for a Master of Sustainable Business was a transformative experience for Anuraag.
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Magdeline Huang
Computer Science, Entrepreneurship
Prepare to unlock unlimited possibilities! For Magdeline, adding a minor in Entrepreneurship to her Computer Science major allowed her to build a unique skill set.
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Rosie Jerram
Economics, Finance, Environment and Society
Otago’s diverse study options appealed to Rosie, who studied for a Bachelor of Commerce.
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Taylor Davies-Colley
Botany, Ecology
With his Science degrees from Otago, Taylor turned a passion for nature into a meaningful career.
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Te Reimana Parangi
Māori Health, Medicine and Surgery
For Te Reimana, Health Sciences First Year at Otago opened up pathways towards a variety of healthcare professions.
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29 June 2026
Old treasures receive new designation of international significance
From tiny ants preserved in amber to enormous whales encased in sediment, from a small ball of possible dinosaur poop to the jaw of an ancient New Zealand crocodile, Otago’s Geology Museum is filled with natural wonders.
26 June 2026
Research reveals rapid evolution of whitebait
Aotearoa New Zealand whitebait can rapidly switch their life-cycles in response to sudden environmental changes, new University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research shows.
26 June 2026
Young New Zealanders waiting too long for bowel cancer diagnosis - study
Younger people with bowel cancer in Aotearoa are waiting months for a diagnosis, are frequently misdiagnosed, and often receive little information and support, according to the largest nationwide study of its kind published in today’s New Zealand Medical Journal.
25 June 2026
Funding drive launched to support student-led freshwater science
WAI Wānaka, in partnership with the University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University, has launched an ambitious new studentship programme to support emerging researchers working to protect and enhance freshwater health.
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Mon 29 Jun 2026
Microbiology seminar: Dr Debbie Watson, University of Wollongong
Therapeutic strategies targeting immune pathways to reduce graft-versus-host disease (Dr Debbie Watson, Group Leader of the Genetics and Immunology Research Laboratory (GIRL) in the Faculty of Science...
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), 710 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Tue 30 Jun 2026
Interactive hybrid tour: Recent energy developments on campus
OERC Seminar Series 2026 - a series of seminars highlighting recent energy developments, held monthly.
11:00am to 12:00pm
Centre for Sustainability Research Seminar Room, 563 Castle Street North, Dunedin and online