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Upcoming events

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17 Mar March

Nirun, Sorawit Songsataya

Friday, 17 March 2023 at 10:00am - Hocken Library (Exhibition Gallery), 90 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin.
Taking its title from the Thai word for eternal, Sorawit Songsataya's Frances Hodgkins Fellowship exhibition 'Nirun' explores (im)permanence, motion, the cyclical and the accumulative nature of ‘home’ at varying scales.

09 Jun June

Department of Medicine Seminar Series

Friday, 9 June 2023 at 12:30pm - 9th Floor Seminar Room, Dunedin Public Hospital, Dunedin, and online via Zoom.
Department of Medicine Seminar Series - Wellbeing@Otago, What/Where/Who/How to access support services. Carina Perner, University of Otago, Occupational Mental Health & Wellbeing Advisor

12 Jun June

Dr Roslyn Kemp: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Monday, 12 June 2023 at 1:00pm - Biochemistry Building, Room BIG13, Dunedin
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases comprise multiple types of pathology and affect the quality of life of many thousands of New Zealanders.

 

Haematology – high counts

Monday, 12 June 2023 at 7:30pm - Via Zoom, Dunedin
Join the May Rural CME Webinar for a Haematology update from guest speaker Elayne Knottenbelt, a Consultant Haematologist at Mid Central DHB.

13 Jun June

Identifying and synergising age-related research at Otago

Tuesday, 13 June 2023 at 9:00am - Seminar Room 2.05, Level 2, School of Surveying, 310 Castle Street, University of Otago Dunedin campus
Calling all researchers at Otago doing age-related research. A morning of thought-provoking discussion and collaboration to help CARE understand the age-related research landscape, identify synergies and plan for the future.

 

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Nevil Pierse

Thursday, 15 June 2023 at 5:30pm - Horne Lecture Theatre, Wellington Regional Hospital, 12th Floor (blue lift), Wellington
Professor Nevil Pierse delivers his Inaugural Professional Lecture (IPL) titled: Numbers from a Kerry Statistician: Housing and Health

18 Jun June

Marine Encounters at the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre

Sunday, 18 June 2023 at 10:30am - NZ Marine Studies Centre, 185 Hatchery Road, Portobello, Dunedin.
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast, meet local marine species at our touch tanks and discover what makes them special.

 

2023 Teaching Information Evening – Invercargill

Wednesday, 21 June 2023 at 7:00pm - Information Centre at the Invercargill campus, College of Education, 100 Nelson Street, Invercargill
We invite you to join us for the Bachelor of Teaching Information Evening in Invercargill. Make a difference. Become a teacher.

 

2023 London alumni function

Thursday, 22 June 2023 at 6:30pm - House of Commons, Houses of Parliament, St Margaret Street, London, SW1A 0AA
Chair of the UK and Europe Otago University Alumni Chapter and UK Trust, Ms Kirsty Fiddes, and committee, and the Development & Alumni Relations Office warmly invite you and a guest to a University of Otago 2023 alumni event in London.

 

2023 Berlin alumni function

Sunday, 25 June 2023 at 3:00pm - New Zealand Residence, Berlin, German
Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Engagement, Professor Tony Ballantyne, and the Development and Alumni Relations Office, are pleased to invite you and a guest to a Berlin alumni event.

29 Jun June

Science-based Policy School for Climate Change 2023

Thursday, 29 June 2023 at 8:30am - Wellington: The Cable Room, Harbourside Function Centre, 4 Taranaki Street, Wellington.
Dunedin: Otago Business School Lecture Room 1.19. 60 Clyde St, Corner of Clyde Street and Union Street East, Dunedin.
Online via Zoom
Navigating a path forward: Mā mia ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua

 

University of Otago Science Expo

Saturday, 1 July 2023 - University of Otago Business School, Corner of Clyde Street and Union Street East, Dunedin
Discover the wonders of science at the University of Otago Science Expo. Immerse yourself in a festival of knowledge, with captivating stands from Anatomy to Zoology. Engage with experts in Archaeology, Genetics, Marine Science, Psychology and more!

11 Jul July

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor David Eyers

Tuesday, 11 July 2023 at 5:30pm - Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Dunedin campus
Professor David Eyers delivers his Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled, “Head in the clouds: the passing front of a new computing paradigm”.

 

Public Talk Series: Ageing Well – Never too early, never too late

Wednesday, 12 July 2023 at 5:30pm - Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
They say “old age is not for sissies” – but how exactly do we maintain our dignity, brain health and spark in the older years? Learn from our top clinical researchers how to ‘use it before you lose it’.

18 Jul July

Radiation Therapy online information evening

Tuesday, 18 July 2023 at 5:00pm - Online via Zoom
Join us by Zoom to hear all about studying Radiation Therapy at our Wellington campus. This online session includes Q&As with current students telling you about their experience.

19 Jul July

Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium

Wednesday, 19 July 2023 at 8:45am - Hutton Theatre, Otago Museum, Dunedin
We welcome all those interested in cutting-edge dental and oral health research to join us for our inaugural Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, highlighting the clinical excellence and research achievements of the University of Otago's Faculty of Dentistry.

 

The inaugural James R Flynn Lecture

Wednesday, 19 July 2023 at 5:30pm - Archway 4 Lecture Theatre, Archway Building, corner Union Street East and Leith Walk, Dunedin
Turbulence and Climate Justice: Disruption, Displacement, and Crisis. Presented by Professor David Schlosberg.

 

Te Oraka Night Market

Thursday, 20 July 2023 at 5:00pm - Unipol, 130 Anzac Avenue, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, Dunedin
This Te Oraka event hosts a bunch of epic local brands, student side hustles, live music, our thrift store, food trucks and oat milk hot chocolates.

25 Jul July

Vertigo update with Justine Bradley

Tuesday, 25 July 2023 at 7:30pm - Via Zoom, Dunedin
Join us in discussions about Vertigo with ENT specialist Justine Bradley.

 

Public Talk Series: Surgery and medicine of the future – AI, robotics and "smart” implants

Wednesday, 26 July 2023 at 5:30pm - Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotics, 3D bone printing and ‘smart’ implants – high tech innovation is revolutionising the future of surgery and medicine. How futuristic technology could soon be coming to an operating theatre near you.

 

Postgraduate Public Health information session

Wednesday, 26 July 2023 at 5:30pm - Adams Building, 1st floor, 18 Frederick Street, Dunedin or online via Zoom (link provided on registration)
Explore postgraduate Public Health programmes in Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington. Join our information session on campus in Dunedin or on Zoom.

09 Aug August

Public Talk Series: Adolescent Health – Raising Mentally Resilient Teens

Wednesday, 9 August 2023 at 5:30pm - Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurc
Raising happy, healthy teenagers – it can be the biggest parental challenge. But how do I know if I’m getting it right? Join our leading clinical researchers as they share the latest thinking on sleep, social media, vaping, eating disorders, and fad diets.

17 Aug August

Postgraduate Mental Health – Online information evening

Thursday, 17 August 2023 at 7:00pm - Online via Zoom, Christchurch
Join our upcoming information evening to learn more about postgraduate opportunities in Mental Health. Our Christchurch based department has a strong history of leadership in clinically applied Mental Health teaching and research.

20 Aug August

Marine Encounters at the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre

Sunday, 20 August 2023 at 10:30am - NZ Marine Studies Centre, 185 Hatchery Road, Portobello, Dunedin.
 During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast, meet local marine species at our touch tanks and discover what makes them special.

23 Aug August

Public Talk Series: You Are What You Eat – Your Gut, Nutrition and the Bowel

Wednesday, 23 August 2023 at 5:30pm - University of Otago, Christchurch (2 Riccarton Avenue - Main Campus Building)
The experts tell us we are actually “more bug than human”. What does that mean and how do we optimise gut health? Join our top clinicians and researchers as they lead you on a journey through the gut.

25 Aug August

Radiation Therapy Open Day

Friday, 25 August 2023 at 3:00pm - University of Otago, Wellington, 23a Mein St, Newtown, Wellington
If you are considering studying for a Bachelor of Radiation Therapy in 2024, please join us for our department Open Day – being held in conjunction with Wellington Tertiary Open Day. Come and find out about this great career choice.

 

George Abbott Symposium 2023

Thursday, 31 August 2023 at 8:30am - Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago, Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
Our annual child health symposium this year will focus on 'Coughs and Wheezes'.