University reopens
Wednesday, 4 January 2023
Ngā kaupapa e heke mai
Wednesday, 4 January 2023
Monday, 9 January 2023
Saturday, 14 January 2023
Sunday, 15 January 2023
Tuesday, 24 January 2023
at 12:00pm
- Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13) and via Zoom, Dunedin
Genomic discrimination and the promise of precision medicine.
Monday, 6 February 2023
Monday, 6 February 2023
Tuesday, 7 February 2023
at 9:00am
- University of Otago, Wellington, Wellington
Offering 15 short courses (1–2 days) on a range of topics in public health. A great opportunity for professional development. Ideal for those working in health, research or policy. Held in-person in Wellington. Some courses online
Friday, 10 February 2023
Thursday, 16 February 2023
at 9:00am
Orientation programme for all Pacific first-year students.
Thursday, 16 February 2023
at 9:00am
- Pacific Islands Centre, 520 Castle Street
Orientation for students who have received a 2023 Fofoa Accommodation Award.
Friday, 17 February 2023
Saturday, 18 February 2023
Monday, 20 February 2023
Monday, 20 February 2023
- St David Complex (front entrance)
Get to know the University campus, with a focus on your area of study.
Monday, 20 February 2023
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
What you need to know about university study, including advice and study tips to set you up for academic success.
Monday, 20 February 2023
Monday, 20 February 2023
OUSA runs a programme of great music events, outdoor movies, a food festival and fun-filled daytime events.
Monday, 20 February 2023
- Te Huka Mātauraka (the Māori Centre), 515 Castle Street North
We warmly welcome you and your whānau to attend the pōwhiri at Ōtākou Marae.
Monday, 20 February 2023
Monday, 20 February 2023
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building
Student advisers can help you review your study choices and check you’re on track to gain the most from your degree.
Monday, 20 February 2023
at 9:30am
- St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
Get your device set up, and learn how to access and use the University's IT systems.
Monday, 20 February 2023
at 4:00pm
- Otago Business School Atrium, 60 Clyde St, Corner of Clyde Street and Union Street East
A social event for students who are flatting, boarding or living at home in their first year.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
OUSA runs a programme of great music events, outdoor movies, a food festival and fun-filled daytime events.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
- St David Complex (front entrance)
Get to know the University campus, with a focus on your area of study.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building
Student advisers can help you review your study choices and check you’re on track to gain the most from your degree.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
at 9:30am
- St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
Get your device set up, and learn how to access and use the University's IT systems.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
at 10:00am
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
What you need to know about university study, including advice and study tips to set you up for academic success.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
at 11:30am
- Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
A chance to take your new Locals t-shirt out for a spin, enjoy a Dunner stunner and kick off the intercollege competition for 2023.
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
at 12:30pm
- Logan Park
An afternoon of social sport – complete with chants, flags and collegiate t-shirts.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
What you need to know about university study, including advice and study tips to set you up for academic success.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
- St David Complex (front entrance)
Get to know the University campus, with a focus on your area of study.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
OUSA runs a programme of great music events, outdoor movies, a food festival and fun-filled daytime events.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building
Student advisers can help you review your study choices and check you’re on track to gain the most from your degree.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 9:30am
- St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
Get your device set up, and learn how to access and use the University's IT systems.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 10:00am
- Ground floor, Otago Business School
Nau mai, haere mai, and a very warm welcome to all BCom, BEntr, BComSci and BACom students.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 10:00am
- Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
A social event for first year students aged 20 or over.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 1:00pm
- Smithell’s Gymnasium, 690 Cumberland Street
Expert academic advice for students enrolled in the BSc, BAppSc, BASc, BComSc, Surveying First Year or Engineering Intermediate.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 1:00pm
- Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
Learn how to navigate campus in style. For students who are flatting, boarding or living at home in their first year.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 2:00pm
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
A seminar for international students new to Otago.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 2:15pm
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
Your introduction to everything about the Bachelor of Arts at Otago.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 3:00pm
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
Information and tips for navigating the Otago community as an international student.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 4:00pm
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
Get some tips on how to navigate Kiwi culture.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 6:00pm
- Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
Enjoy the lead up to your Toga Party in style with Locals! We have sheets and expert toga tiers ready to help you.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
at 8:00pm
- Union Lawn and Hall
Grab your sheets and head on down.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
What you need to know about university study, including advice and study tips to set you up for academic success.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
OUSA runs a programme of great music events, outdoor movies, a food festival and fun-filled daytime events.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
- St David Complex (front entrance)
Get to know the University campus, with a focus on your area of study.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
Thursday, 23 February 2023
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building
Student advisers can help you review your study choices and check you’re on track to gain the most from your degree.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
at 9:30am
- St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
Get your device set up, and learn how to access and use the University's IT systems.
Thursday, 23 February 2023 at 10:00am - Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
Thursday, 23 February 2023
at 11:00am
- The open space next to Te Roopū Māori and Te Huka Mātauraka, 515 Castle St North
Featuring kai stalls, a live band, performances from local kapa haka roopū, spot prizes and competitions, and representation from mana whenua and all the Nga Roopū Māori executives.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
at 12:00pm
- Te Huka Mātauraka, 515 Castle Street North
A welcome lunch for tauira Māori at Te Huka Mātauraka (the Māori Centre) – your “whānau on campus”.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
at 1:00pm
- Smithell’s Gymnasium, 690 Cumberland Street
Expert academic advice for students enrolled in the BSc, BAppSc, BASc, BComSc, Surveying First Year or Engineering Intermediate.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
at 2:30pm
- St David Lecture Theatre
International students new to Otago are invited to attend the official welcome, International Expo and pizza buffet.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
at 5:30pm
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre (welcome) and St David Complex (dinner).
Our annual welcome event for all new and returning Pacific students and their families.
Friday, 24 February 2023
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
An introduction to the combined degrees at Otago, for new BACom, BASc and BComSc students.
Friday, 24 February 2023
OUSA runs a programme of great music events, outdoor movies, a food festival and fun-filled daytime events.
Friday, 24 February 2023
Friday, 24 February 2023
at 8:30am
- Various
Short presentations that give you important introductory information about your papers.
Friday, 24 February 2023
at 9:00am
- Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
Come and hang out with the Locals Team at our HQ in between your prelim lectures.
Friday, 24 February 2023
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building
Student advisers can help you review your study choices and check you’re on track to gain the most from your degree.
Friday, 24 February 2023
at 11:00am
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
A dedicated orientation session for Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) students, to help you get set for the next three years.
Friday, 24 February 2023
at 4:00pm
- Otago Museum Reserve Lawn
Join us for a celebration of queerness in Ōtepoti!
Monday, 27 February 2023
Wednesday, 1 March 2023
at 12:00pm
- Lecture Room G.19, Otago Business School, Dunedin and online via Zoom
Layers of Complexity: Tales from the search for master controls of plant-fungal mutualism
Friday, 3 March 2023
Thursday, 9 March 2023
at 1:00pm
- Otago University Media Productions Studio, Level 2, Owheo Building, 133 Union Street East, Dunedin
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and language models like ChatGPT in higher education has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn and teachers teach.
Saturday, 11 March 2023
at 12:30pm
- NZ Marine Studies Centre, 185 Hatchery Road, Dunedin.
Help New Zealand Marine Studies Centre and Department of Conservation monitor the shore with Marine Metre Squared. Add to this important national database and see what animals and seaweeds you can find!
Tuesday, 14 March 2023
at 5:45pm
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, Dunedin, and online via live-stream
Professor Ben Schonthal delivers his Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: "Law's Karma: Cause and effect in courtroom and cosmos".
Friday, 17 March 2023
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
at 12:00pm
- Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), Dunedin and online via Zoom
Characterization of a novel hiPSC-derived neuronal model of CLN12 Batten disease.
Friday, 24 March 2023