01 Dec 2023
Otago celebrates 20 years of Pacific Voices
The Pacific Voices (PV) Symposium has long served as a site of growth, empowerme...
24 Nov 2023
Seafarers Sevens supporting growth on and off the field
As another successful rugby sevens season draws to a close, Seafarers’ coach Sco...
22 Nov 2023
Collaboration a focus in Pacific Academic Staff Caucus supported projects
Three research projects led by Pacific staff in Te Kete Aronui – Division of Hum...
16 Oct 2023
Hundreds of hands, one masterpiece
The 300 hands that contributed to Caroline Freeman College’s (CFC) new masi (Fij...
27 Sep 2023
Inequalities for Pasifika children highlighted
Pasifika children are disproportionately represented in Aotearoa New Zealand’s c...
19 Sep 2023
Otago researchers rewarded for excellence
The breadth and strengths of University of Otago research were on display when t...
24 Aug 2023
Newly Appointed Associate Dean (Pacific) secures funding for research that helps Pasifika families grow
Dr Edmond Fehoko wants to empower Pacific couples to talk freely about their str...
07 Aug 2023
Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Fa'afetai Sopoaga
04 Aug 2023
Tauira flourish in by-Pacific, for-Pacific research initiative
Three Pacific tauira traded rest for research as they embarked on their biomedic...
10 May 2023
New study reinforces timely need for Pneumococcal Vaccine Switch
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, backs a recent Pharmac...
10 May 2023
Photos give men a voice to discuss mental distress
An innovative research project at the University of Otago, Wellington, is using...
02 May 2023
University of Otago scientist wins Prime Minister’s Science Communication Prize
Associate Professor Dianne Sika-Paotonu from the University of Otago has won the...
05 Apr 2023
Otago hears from rugby sevens legend
Discipline, resilience and value-based leadership were at the heart of a recent...
02 Feb 2023
Pacific staff association gather in person after two-year hiatus
Members of the Association of Pasifika Staff in Tertiary Education (APSTE) came...
26 Oct 2022
The “accidental academic” recognised with prestigious teaching award
Associate Professor Patrick Vakaoti has been awarded a national Te Whatu Kairang...
26 Oct 2022
The boomerang students: What made the return worth it?
The road to a degree is not always linear. Three members of Otago’s Pasifika com...
07 Oct 2022
Applications open for Kickstart 101
Spending a few extra weeks getting an early start to University life is highly r...
20 Sep 2022
Otago Pacific staff visit Mīharo Murihiku Polyfest
Otago's Pacific staff from across centres and divisions recently paid Mīharo Mur...
16 Aug 2022
‘Surreal experience’ accompanying PM on Samoa commemoration trip
‘Surreal experience’ accompanying PM on Samoa commemoration trip...
03 Aug 2022
Vice-Chancellor receives a warm Pacific welcome
Pacific leaders and stakeholders at the University of Otago banished the winter...
28 Jul 2022
Celebrating 60 years of independence and friendship
Samoan patriotism was evident as the University’s senior leaders, Samoan staff,...
21 Jul 2022
Student Health rewarded for MMR vaccine mahi
Student Health staff have been recognised for their “outstanding” mahi in enabli...
20 Jul 2022
Nurturing Pacific community relationships
Meaningful long-term relationships with local Pacific communities are important...
15 Jul 2022
New Pacific Islands Centre suits growing team
New Pacific Islands Centre suits growing team...
15 Jun 2022
Otago graduates head for US with prestigious Fulbright Scholarships
Otago graduates head for US with prestigious Fulbright Scholarships...
14 Jun 2022
Biomedical Sciences student Julia Imo wins thrice
The bioengineering postgrad student won three awards at the Startup Dunedin's Au...
03 Jun 2022
Project will preserve New Caledonian women’s stories and traditions
Project will preserve New Caledonian women’s stories and traditions...
24 May 2022
Otago takes centre stage for Lexus Song Quest semi-finals
Congratulations to Otago alumnus Ridge Ponini and current student Sarah Hubbard...
23 May 2022
University of Otago research trial of lifestyle and cooking programme reaps healthy rewards
A study by the University of Otago, Christchurch has found that every single Pas...
23 May 2022
Diving into a rewarding career
iving into a rewarding career...
07 Mar 2022
Scholarship recipient wants Pacific to get active
Toloa scholarship recipient Iokopeta Tobeck wants to help Pacific peoples the be...
14 Feb 2022
Otago appoints new Dean to Dunedin School of Medicine
Professor Joanne Baxter has been appointed as the new Dean of Dunedin School of...
10 Feb 2022
Ziggy Lesa - a life-giving vocation at Otago
After two decades as a college warden - at Studholme and Cumberland - Ziggy Lesa...