News and events from the Otago Arts Fellows
News from and about our programmes, staff and students
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...
15 May 2026
Graduate from Thailand now a 'Kiwi at heart'
The lack of academic work connecting Thailand and New Zealand – beyond topics like trade, dairy, or business – was a key...
15 May 2026
Double celebrations for twin graduates
From helping the fight against tuberculosis to representing New Zealand in sport and creating lifelong connections along...
14 May 2026
Friends who dig archaeology and PhD study
Everything is better when shared with a friend, and that includes doctoral study.
13 May 2026
Legacy of leadership continues in law scholarship
Charlotte Leach, who has always been driven by the ideas of justice and fairness, is the 2026 recipient of the Jolene Pa...
12 May 2026
Connection to homeland gives graduate purpose
While Ravneel Chand was missed at graduation celebrations here in Ōtepoti Dunedin, it seems fitting he celebrated in the...
10 May 2026
Eighteen points to the finish line
For most people, a degree is a straight line – enrol, study, graduate. For Olivia Moreton, it was a long, looping road t...
09 May 2026
World of opportunities awaiting new grad
When your personal philosophy is to seize every opportunity that comes your way, life tends to be busy.
08 May 2026
Landmark graduation for Dance
On 9 May, Otago will award Yanling Sun the first Doctorate of Philosophy in Dance in the Humanities.
07 May 2026
Rare Honorary Doctor of Music for opera singer
Receiving an honorary degree from the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka feels like a “full circle moment” for a...
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.
05 May 2026
UN role recognises global leadership in anti-slavery research
At a young age, Katarina Schwarz aspired to work for the United Nations (UN) on human rights and humanitarian issues.
Upcoming events
20 June – 21 June 2026
Muslims in Asia-Pacific Second Conference (MAP2)
Castle Lecture Theatres, Dunedin campus
01 October 2026
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Dan and Gwen Taylor Lecture: Three puzzles about the imagination
Burns 2, Ground floor, Arts Building, 95 Albany Street, Dunedin
16 October – 18 October 2026
Celebrating 150 years of teacher education in Otago
University of Otago, Dunedin
26 November – 27 November 2026
OERC 20th Annual Symposium
Room 1.17, Otago Business School, University of Otago Campus, Union Street East, Dunedin