News and events from the Otago Arts Fellows
SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 3:02pm
From the logistics of imports and exports to inspiring tamariki in the classroom – College of Education graduate Sherman Weatherall says his atypical journey to teaching has taught him many valuable lessons.
Tuesday, 24 May 2022 9:35am
Congratulations to Otago alumnus Ridge Ponini and current student Sarah Hubbard for reaching the semi-finals of the Lexus Song Quest.
Friday, 20 May 2022 4:46pm
Experiences on the football field influenced Jenna Reddy’s off-field decision to return to Otago to study teaching.
Monday, 16 May 2022 11:58am
North East Valley Normal School teacher Tawhai Huriwai’s education journey led to “resilience and perseverance”, two values that are now prominent features in all his teaching.
Friday, 13 May 2022 4:41pm
University of Otago graduand Mikaela Sotutu appreciated being able to tailor her Theology papers to examine things from a Fijian perspective.
Thursday, 12 May 2022 9:01am
A PhD candidate travelling to Kosovo later this year will undertake some specialist training, learning to disarm landmines.
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 9:57am
Local Dunedin performers are preparing to take centre stage in Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap.
Friday, 29 April 2022 4:59pm
Two significant, recent publications from the field of Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) include extensive content from staff and former students from Otago’s National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (NCPACS).
Thursday, 14 April 2022 1:31pm
This month, a working group chaired by University of Otago Faculty of Law academic and Director of the Civil Justice Centre Dr Bridgette Toy-Cronin released the Wayfinding for Civil Justice framework to gather input from organisations, legal practitioners and individuals nationwide.
Thursday, 7 April 2022 10:43am
This quarterly issue is dedicated to Ukraine media expertise: click the links below to view a selection of vital media commentary by University of Otago researchers over the past two months.
Tuesday, 5 April 2022 4:01pm
Mindfulness can produce powerful results from simple techniques, say two Otago Law academics who see broad benefits for both students and legal practitioners.
Friday, 1 April 2022 4:52pm
Associate Professor Patrick Vakaoti has been appointed Manutaki (Dean) of the University of Otago’s Te Tumu – School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies.
Thursday, 31 March 2022 4:21pm
Ahead of its launch next month, editor Dr Davinia Thornley (Media, Film and Communication) discusses "Childfree across the Disciplines: Academic and Activist Perspectives on Not Choosing Children"
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 3:32pm
Carol Forbes (Humanities Specialist Academic Committee and Services) and Dr Naomi Ingram (College of Education) won surf canoe bronze at the South Island Senior Surf Lifesaving competition in February.
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 2:39pm
A new book from the School of Geography goes beyond celebrating the Department of Conservation's 20-plus-year efforts to restore dunes on Rakiura Stewart Island - it also shows the value of collaborative relationships for students, staff, and our unique coastal environment.
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 4:27pm
A wonderfully generous gift from the late Mrs Ngaere Geddes and her husband, renowned anthropologist and Otago alumnus Professor Bill Geddes, will provide invaluable support and create exciting new research opportunities for students of Social Anthropology at Otago.
Friday, 25 March 2022 5:47pm
The History Programme is celebrating Professor Angela Wanhalla and Professor Emerita Barbara Brookes' election as Fellows of the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Friday, 18 March 2022 12:40pm
An Otago student is thrilled to win $160,000 to put towards her PhD research project.
Friday, 18 March 2022 8:24am
Seven University of Otago staff are among the new Fellows elected to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi for their distinction in research and advancement.
Friday, 18 March 2022 3:40pm
Neuro-diversity course to foster knowledge and compassion
Wednesday, 16 March 2022 4:31pm
A new book from Otago's School of Geography goes beyond celebrating the Department of Conservation's 20-plus-year efforts to restore dunes on Rakiura Stewart Island - it also shows the value of collaborative relationships for students, staff, and our unique coastal environment.
Monday, 14 March 2022 2:41pm
An excavation site at Doctors Point is helping to shed light on a little-known part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history.
Thursday, 10 March 2022 3:54pm
Professor Anita Gibbs’ new Social and Community Work course will provide much-needed training and education in the key issues surrounding neuro-disability.
Thursday, 24 February 2022 3:59pm
Recently released by Routledge, Women, Crime and Justice in Context - Contemporary Perspectives in Feminist Criminology from Australia and New Zealand was edited by Social and Community Work Professor Anita Gibbs and Fairleigh Gilmour (Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology).
Thursday, 17 February 2022 12:16pm
Some of the greatest actors to cross our screens had long careers in other industries before pursuing their cinematic dreams. With an ever-growing number of careers one person can have in a lifetime, it makes sense to switch it up every now and then.
Thursday, 17 February 2022 1:16pm
It’s lights, costumes, action - but not as we know it for the cast of this year’s Summer Shakespeare.
Thursday, 17 February 2022 11:03am
Reverend Dr Wayne Te Kaawa says it is an honour to have the brand-new bilingual Te Paipera Tapu/Māori Language Bible launched at his Summer School paper.
Thursday, 17 February 2022 12:01pm
While at first it may seem creativity is being stifled in the current climate, rapid growth is still very much on the radar for Radio One 91FM.
Wednesday, 16 February 2022 9:51am
A nationwide survey has revealed 94 per cent of legal professionals think having more knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga would be helpful for their work.
Thursday, 10 February 2022 10:59am
When enrolling for Summer School papers, you might not think to go searching for one on selfies, but that’s exactly what could be found on offer this year.
Wednesday, 9 February 2022 1:06pm
The Chair of Scottish Studies, Professor Liam McIlvanney, was interviewed on the publication of The Heretic
Wednesday, 9 February 2022 9:12am
Heavy school bags are a “significant” issue for teenagers, with one-third of them thinking their bag is too heavy to walk or bike to school, BEATS Research from University of Otago shows.
Thursday, 3 February 2022 2:44pm
A new University of Otago-led study says that local councils could have higher social media engagement by posting content that invites interaction.
Thursday, 27 January 2022 12:40pm
Late last year Archaeology's Professor Glenn Summerhayes was thrilled to receive the “rare honour” of being named a Corresponding Fellow by the Australian Academy of Humanities (AAH.
Monday, 30 May 2022
Adapting for Climate Adaptation – how mana whenua and councils are innovating for more robust and just decision-making. Seminar presented by Professor Janet Stephenson.
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
A public seminar presented by Dr Mike Palin, Department of Geology.
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Caroline Plummer Fellow in Community Dance Michael Parmenter inaugurates Balfolk Dunedin; an opportunity to rediscover the joy of dancing with others in a fun and supportive community environment. Balfolk is a popular dance movement based on traditional folk dances of Europe.
Thursday, 2 June 2022
A special return of Lunchtime Theatre! The students of THEA152 Theatre Technology bring you VOYAGER 28 – The YOUman Test. The 28th Voyager will take you through an exploration of what it means to be human as seen by THEA152 technology students!
