Women supporting women in making change to energy poverty
Thursday, 18 February 2021 2:36pm
When Dr Kim O’Sullivan returned to her high school to speak with students as part of her post-doctoral research; it was the beginning of a new chapter for (then) high school student Isobel Harris Clark.
Professor Robert Patman's interview with Radio Dunedin
Thursday, 14 January 2021 11:33am
Professor Patman discusses the current political crisis in the United States.
Vale Professor Jim Flynn
Friday, 18 December 2020 2:35pm
Professor James Flynn FRSNZ, a University of Otago academic renowned for his intelligent approach to research and teaching, and his internationally recognised work on race and IQ, died on 11 December, aged 86.
Fulbright honours to eight University of Otago graduates
Thursday, 6 August 2020 3:15pm
Eight University of Otago graduates from across the University have been named Fulbright New Zealand award winners.
POLS summer school papers offered in 2021
Monday, 22 June 2020 11:38am
There are two politics papers on offer with the 2021 Summer School.
New generation of NZ security specialists needed, Otago expert says
Tuesday, 4 February 2020 1:31pm
New Zealand must develop a new generation of national security experts to meet the rise of transnational terrorism head-on, an Otago politics expert says.
Hands On Politics 2020
Thursday, 23 January 2020 12:26pm
Peyton Bond and Kate Hellings spent the week with 14 potential new politics students from high schools all over the country at Hands On Otago 2020.
The fast track to the public service
Tuesday, 26 November 2019 2:35pm
Reaching the end of a Master of Politics degree at the University of Otago, Ben Hay-Smith’s plan for 2020 involves working in Treasury’s Economic Strategy and Productivity team as part of their Graduate Analyst Programme.
The Politics Programme at the University of Otago issues Climate Change declaration
Tuesday, 12 November 2019 11:32am
Following discussion at recent staff meetings and participation in the Climate Strike Movement, the Politics Programme unanimously agreed to support the Climate Strike Movement and to issue a declaration on climate change.
Opinion: STV – Making your vote count in local elections
Wednesday, 2 October 2019 10:59am
Otago Politics Professor Janine Hayward offers some advice as you put pen to voting paper over the coming weeks.