704 audio and video podcasts found.
Question and Answer session with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
Wednesday, 4 September 2013
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama has travelled to more than 62 countries spanning 6 continents. He has met with presidents, prime ministers and crowned rulers of major nations. He has held dialogues with the heads of different religions and many well-known scientists. In his first visit to the University of Otago, His Holiness answers nominated questions presented by the University’s students and staff. 11 June 2013
CTPI: Recovering the Common Good
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Chaired by Professor Andrew Bradstock, the open forum with Major Campbell Roberts, Director of Social Policy, Salvation Army, Dr Jenny Te-Paa Daniel, Formerly Dean, Tikanga Maori, St John’s College Auckland; Visiting Fellow, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, Rt Rev Dr Graham Redding, Principal, Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership, Dr David Clark MP, Labour Member of Parliament for Dunedin North, Fr Kevin Toomey OP, Editor, Tui Motu, asks a number of questions about Recovering the Common Good. Would we have anything to gain – as individuals, communities, a city, a nation – from a fresh encounter with the concept of the 'common good’? What might be involved if the common good informed our public discourse and policy thinking more in New Zealand? Can the common good help us to reflect on our priorities as individuals and a society - and what might be the practical consequences of such reflection? 24 June 2013
English & Linguistics: Second Impressions: A Sequel to ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
An open lecture by Sandy Lerner, founder of the Chawton House Library, entrepreneur and farmer. Writing as Ava Farmer, Sandy Lerner wrote a sequel to Jane Austen’s novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’. In this presentation she discusses the novel and reads from it. 28 February 2013
NCPACS: Hiroshima Day Debate: That New Zealand Is Safer Out Of ANZUS And Nuclear Free
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
To mark Hiroshima Day, Professor Kevin Clements, Director of the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, and Mr Gerald Hensley CNZM, former diplomat and Head of the Prime Minister's Office under both Robert Muldoon and David Lange, debate "That New Zealand is safer out of ANZUS and nuclear free". 6 August 2013
CTPI: Recovering the Common Good
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Chaired by Professor Andrew Bradstock, the open forum with Major Campbell Roberts, Director of Social Policy, Salvation Army, Dr Jenny Te-Paa Daniel, Formerly Dean, Tikanga Maori, St John’s College Auckland; Visiting Fellow, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, Rt Rev Dr Graham Redding, Principal, Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership, Dr David Clark MP, Labour Member of Parliament for Dunedin North, Fr Kevin Toomey OP, Editor, Tui Motu, asks a number of questions about Recovering the Common Good. Would we have anything to gain – as individuals, communities, a city, a nation – from a fresh encounter with the concept of the 'common good’? What might be involved if the common good informed our public discourse and policy thinking more in New Zealand? Can the common good help us to reflect on our priorities as individuals and a society - and what might be the practical consequences of such reflection? 24 June 2013
English & Linguistics: Jaap Blonk: Sound Poetry
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
In association with the Otago University Poetry Collective and with the support of the Performing Arts Fund, poet and artist Jaap Blonk talks about his work in the context of sound poetry, improvisation, and new music. 28 February 2013
CTPI: Public Square – Panel Discussion on Issues of the Day
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Laura Black (CEO, Methodist Mission), Dr Bryce Edwards (Department of Politics), Greg Fleming (CEO, The Maxim Institute) and Jolyon White (Social Justice Enabler, Anglican Diocese of Christchurch) discuss questions submitted by prospective members of the audience relating to issues of current concern. Among the issues for discussion are: surveillance; the living wage; the Michael Swann case; regional development; Christchurch's new 'cardboard' cathedral; affordable housing; and the state of the political parties. 20 August 2013
Meet the 2013 Otago Fellows
Thursday, 22 August 2013
The 2013 University of Otago Arts Fellows: David Howard (Robert Burns Fellow), Zina Swanson (Frances Hodgkins Fellow), Samuel Holloway (Mozart Fellow), Hahna Briggs (Caroline Plummer Fellow in Community Dance), and Leonie Agnew (University of Otago College of Education/Creative New Zealand Children's Writer in Residence) discuss their work and aspects of the creative process. Chaired by Nicholas McBryde, the Director of the Otago Festival of the Arts and former General Manager at Fortune Theatre. 14 July 2013
Meet the 2012 Otago Fellows
Thursday, 22 August 2013
The 2012 University of Otago Arts Fellows: Emma Neale (Robert Burns Fellow), Nick Austin (Frances Hodgkins Fellow), Robbie Ellis (Mozart Fellow), and James Norcliffe (University of Otago College of Education/Creative New Zealand Children's Writer in Residence) discuss their work and aspects of the creative process. Chaired by Nicholas McBryde, the Director of the Otago Festival of the Arts and former General Manager at Fortune Theatre. 22 July 2012
CTPI: Public Square: ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: What Do We Know About It And How Does It Challenge Our Attitudes?
Thursday, 22 August 2013
ME/CFS is an illness that, because of a lack of clear understanding, is still sometimes greeted with scepticism by some medical professionals and those caring for sufferers. But the WHO has classified it as a neurological disease, and the Ministry of Health recognises it as a bona fide condition here in New Zealand. What do we know about ME/CFS? How does it affect the lives of people living with it? And how should we respond to people who have it? Heather Wilson - member of the executive committee of the Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalopathy Society (ANZMES), and the Society's Otago and Southland Coordinator, Richie Barnett - broadcaster, sports journalist and former Kiwis rugby league captain - 'the NZ face of ME/CFS' and Professor Warren Tate CNZM - Department of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences discuss the attitudes towards this condition. 5 August 2013
Peace Lecture 2013: Interfaith Engagement for Peace – A Muslim Perspective
Monday, 19 August 2013
This is the tenth in a series of annual peace lectures organised by the Otago Tertiary Chaplaincy and the Dunedin Abrahamic Interfaith Group and is given by Dr Ingrid Mattson, Chair in Islamic Studies at Huron University College, University of Western Ontario, Canada. 19 August 2013
Dr Azouz Begag: From Shanty Town Kid to Government Minister in France
Friday, 2 August 2013
Dr. Azouz Begag, France’s best-known writer of Algerian immigrant origin, former Minister for Equal Opportunities, sociologist, novelist, and screenplay writer, speaks about his journey from shanty town kid to government minister in France. He talks of his passionate commitment to social emancipation for ‘young ethnics’ in France through education and political engagement. 2 August 2013
NCPACS and CTPI: A Public Conversation with Dr Jenny Te-Paa Daniel
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Dr Jenny Te-Paa Daniel was the first indigenous lay-woman to be appointed head of an Anglican theological college anywhere in the world, serving as Ahorangi or Principal of Te Rau Kahikatea at St John’s Theological College, Auckland, from 1995-2013. Jenny was also a Senior Lecturer in Anglican Studies at St John’s teaching topics such as race politics, gender justice for women and children, indigenous studies and theology and public policy. Jenny is currently Senior Research Fellow (Māori) at the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies here at Otago. She speaks about her journey as a Māori woman and as an Anglican, about theology, justice, gender, race, bi-culturalism, peace and civil discourse. Hosted by Professors Kevin Clements and Andrew Bradstock. 3 July 2013
CTPI: Public Square – What is it about China?
Monday, 8 July 2013
A public forum, which explores the growing ties between New Zealand and China. The panel, Dr Nicholas Khoo (Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, and specialist in Chinese politics), Professor Sarah Todd (University Pro-Vice-Chancellor, International), Phil Ker (CEO of Otago Polytechnic), Grant Bayldon (Executive Director, Amnesty International Aotearoa/New Zealand), Professor André Everett (School of Management) discuss the global impact of New Zealand-China trade relations. They also discuss issues such as education, religion, liberalisation and China’s rise as a major economic power.21 May 2013.
In Conversation with Mark Henaghan
Monday, 8 July 2013
The Faculty of Law is pleased to present Professor Mark Henaghan, Dean of the Faculty of Law at Otago in conversation with Professor Nicola Peart. Professor Henaghan speaks about his journey from University of Otago student to academic to the Faculty of Law’s longest serving Dean. He discusses family law, judicial appointments, leadership and ‘The Human Genome Project’. May 2013
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