Lunchtime Theatre - Throupledom
Thursday, 26 April 2018
Throupledom - lunchtime theatre
News and events from the Otago Arts Fellows
SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival
News from and about our departments, staff and students
Now is the time to consider a regulatory body on AI predictive analytics
Friday, 20 April 2018 2:27pm
With Immigration New Zealand recently joining ACC and The Ministry for Social Development on the list of Government departments courting controversy over the use of predictive analytics systems, leading University of Otago researchers say now is the time to consider a regulatory body to oversee the rising use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in New Zealand Government departments.
2019 applications open soon
Friday, 13 April 2018 3:14pm
Applications for our Initial Teacher Education programmes open soon.
Time for spotlight on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Otago researcher
Friday, 13 April 2018 9:44am
Given about 5 per cent of New Zealanders suffer Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with resulting productivity losses ranging from an estimated $49 to $200 million, a University of Otago lecturer is calling for more attention on the disorder.
Graves give up secrets: Our seminar speaker Professor Hallie Buckley
Friday, 6 April 2018 8:10am
Coverage in the Otago Daily Times, 27 March 2018, of Professor Hallie Buckley's seminar, jointly hosted by the Centre for Global Migrations and Department of History and Art History.
Faith Thinking 2018
Thursday, 5 April 2018 3:07pm
Theology short courses on offer
Otago animations developed to demystify the court room
Wednesday, 4 April 2018 11:20am
Court processes can be foreign and alienating for many; new animations developed for New Zealand by the University of Otago aim to break down these barriers to justice.
Moving launch for The Anzac Violin
Thursday, 29 March 2018 9:05pm
A beautiful picture book based on the First World War experiences at Gallipoli and the Somme of Dunedin’s Alexander Aitken (1895-1967) and his violin was launched at the Hocken last week.
Shape of Sound event to analyse Sheeran songs
Thursday, 29 March 2018 9:35pm
University of Otago staff and students are joining many across Dunedin in “painting the town Ed” this Easter, as British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran comes to the city to perform three concerts.
'Faith Thinking' Short Courses
Tuesday, 27 March 2018 9:27am
The Department of Theology and Religion, University of Otago, and some Dunedin Churches now offer short courses which are held during each semester. These courses are supported by the Continuing Education Office of the University of Otago.
2018 QS World University Rankings
Thursday, 22 March 2018 4:55pm
Closer bonds forged between Otago and University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Monday, 19 March 2018 9:55am
A delegation from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa is hoping a paddle it gifted to the University of Otago’s Office of Maori Development is the start of a long and fruitful journey.
2018 Faith Thinking
Monday, 19 March 2018 3:09pm
Faith Thinking courses 2018
Otago law student leads UN delegation
Friday, 9 March 2018 1:23pm
Ihlara McIndoe's passion for music and law are sending her to the UN's New York Headquarters as leader of a delegation to the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Warm welcome for Otago’s 2018 Arts Fellows
Thursday, 8 March 2018 9:49am
Otago’s 2018 Arts Fellows were officially welcomed to the University yesterday, at a function at the Hocken Collections.
Latest QS rankings cement Otago’s reputation in sports-related subjects
Thursday, 8 March 2018 10:24am
For the second year running, Otago has been ranked among the top universities in the world for sports-related subjects.
Japanese honour for Otago teacher
Monday, 5 March 2018 12:12pm
Receiving a Commendation from New Zealand’s Japanese Ambassador fulfils a long held dream for Otago Languages and Cultures Teaching Fellow Haruko Stuart – who aims to bridge the gap between Japan and English-speaking countries.
Politics Students Association (POLSA)
Friday, 2 March 2018 2:05pm
POLSA was established by students who recognized a lack of student support and open intra-departmental communication. We believe that if we come together, our university experience can be enriched! Chuck us a like to keep up to date with the latest social and academic events relevant to all Pols students. Don't forget to sign up if you want a say in how this group runs, and for discounts in ticketed events!
Make postgrads a priority say award-winning departments
Thursday, 1 March 2018 2:51pm
The three Otago departments which this week won awards for fostering postgraduate research culture share a common approach: they make their postgraduate students a priority.
Respect and tolerance focus of leadership school in Malaysia
Tuesday, 20 February 2018 2:43pm
Robbie Francis has dedicated her studies and spare time to championing respect, tolerance and diversity, so attending a prestigious international leadership school promoting exactly those same values, was a "reaffirming" experience for her.
Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2018
Tuesday, 20 February 2018 10:31am
The Department of Theology and Religion is pleased to present the Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2018
The series will be presented by Professor Jeremy Begbie (Thomas A Langford Research Professor of Theology, Duke Divinity School, North Carolina)
Repetition of everyday life inspires exhibition
Friday, 16 February 2018 1:10pm
Known for his artistic diversity, Campbell Patterson’s latest exhibition, at the Hocken Collections, Uare Taoka o Hākena, is a brilliant showcase of his talent.
On the Move: Feature on Centre for Global Migrations
Monday, 12 February 2018 8:18am
The Centre for Global Migrations features in the University of Otago magazine (October 2017).
Benefits outweigh challenges in receiving migrants
Monday, 12 February 2018 8:35am
Our Centre member Dr Dennis Wesselbaum's opinion piece on Dunedin's opportunity to benefit from climate change migrants.
Creating justice entrepreneurs
Friday, 9 February 2018 12:42pm
Otago Summer School students pool their brains to solve access to justice problems for everyday New Zealanders.
Bachelor of Arts and LAWS 101 information sessions
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 3:09pm
First-year Arts and/or Law students must attend one of the presentations to be held on Wednesday 21 February and Thursday 22 February.
New book assesses NZ's family finance laws
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 4:24pm
A significant new book edited by four Otago professors, examines New Zealand's family finance laws, amidst concerns that the current property sharing regime is falling behind modern times.
Otago academic awarded prize for meticulous work on historic journalism
Monday, 29 January 2018 3:12pm
A University of Otago academic has received a prestigious award for his work on 18th century writer James Boswell.
International prosecutor returns to train Otago students in countering terrorism
Wednesday, 17 January 2018 3:39pm
Why are dozens of Otago students in quiet and peaceful Dunedin spending their summer days learning about international responses to terrorism?
They've looked at law from both sides now - the Hands-on Law Diaries
Tuesday, 16 January 2018 11:30am
From crime scenes on the street to procedure in the court room, 10 school students are getting a behind the scenes look at the the law during their Hands-on programme at the University of Otago's Faculty of Law.
