ITS News Archive

06 Oct 2021
6 October 2021, Energy efficiency analytics helping the University’s bottom line and the environment
A desire to better use its existing buildings, rather than simply replacing them, is behind the University of Otago’s us...

20 Apr 2020
University supporting all its work from home teams
No matter what team you’re in Microsoft Teams has quickly become part of working life at Otago.

07 Feb 2020
International expertise for Otago IT Projects Unit
Craig Stephens, the new Senior Manager for the University’s IT Projects Unit, tells what brought him to New Zealand and...

23 Aug 2019
Cyber security and you
Look out ... The manipulation of people is more popular than ever with cyber attackers as they try to breach tight IT se...

07 Aug 2019
Major eVision enhancement project underway
More than 50 enhancements to eVision will be rolled out during the next two-and-a-half years as part of a major project...

19 Jul 2019
UO Customer Relationship Management
Managing Relationships - Otago's Customer Relationship Management System

01 Apr 2019
Student app taking off
The University's new student app is proving popular - with more than 12,500 downloads since its launch in mid February-...

25 Feb 2019
Otago App here to help students find their way
Otago App here to help students find their way

18 Feb 2019
Student app provides info via phones
Student app provides info via phones

18 Feb 2019
IT Advisory team ready to help
IT Advisory team ready to help

15 Nov 2018
ITS Staff among those celebrated at the 2018 Disability Information and Support Appreciation Awards
The Disability Information and Support Appreciation Awards recognise staff whose support helps to provide and inclusive...

15 Nov 2018
Speeding up Research
University of Otago researchers now enjoy some of the fastest links with the world that New Zealand has ever seen, follo...

17 Aug 2018
Introducing Bruce Norris, Senior Manager IT Projects Unit
Bruce Norris has joined Information Technology Services as the Senior Manager IT Projects Unit. Read on to find out more...

02 Aug 2018
Introducing... Daryl Clarkson, Senior Manager IT Infrastructure, ITS
Information Technology Services welcomes Daryl Clarkson, Snr Manager IT Infrastructure.

23 Apr 2018
University e-Waste and e-Cycle makes an impact
Otago's E-Waste and E-Cycle Centre is saving the University money, reducing landfill waste and helping community groups...

30 Nov 2017
Skyrocketing Zoom
Zoom videoconferencing is an increasingly popular option at the University of Otago.

10 Oct 2017
Enhanced Electronic Multi-choice Exam Marking
New features in the ITS electronic marking service for multiple-choice tests, assignments and exams include providing st...

03 Oct 2017
eResearch @Otago Day, Wednesday 18 October
Inviting all staff and postgraduate students to join us for an informal, open day of eResearch-focused presentations, ca...

03 Aug 2017
IT series: Keeping Otago’s work safe
IT series: Keeping Otago’s work safe