Friday 7 March 2014 11:12am
Managing ageing in a foreign land
What will you look like in 30 years time? Saemyi Chung says this interesting but seldom-asked question provided a good starting point for research into the complexities of how Korean immigrant women in New Zealand experience, and manage, ageing.
Re-wiring psychiatric diagnosis
University of Otago neuroscience PhD candidate Thomas Elston hopes his research will lead to a more robust way to diagnose psychiatric conditions.
From Nigeria to Māori entrepreneurship
Ruth Mrabure’s Nigerian background and her studies in Sweden have laid a solid foundation for her PhD research into Māori entrepreneurship.
Combining fitness and fun
Donald Manlapaz is challenging both assumptions with his research into what is known as “exergaming”.
Foreword:
Professor Tony Ballantyne
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Transformation through postgraduate study
Postgraduate study has transformative power. Study at an advanced level, whether through coursework programmes or the focused work of researching and writing a dissertation, will not only expand your knowledge, but it will equip you with new methods, skills, and analytical perspectives.
In brief
Postgraduates welcomed at annual Garden Party
Postgraduates received a warm welcome at the Vice-Chancellor's annual Garden Party.
Otago officially among the world’s best
Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne is delighted the University of Otago has received the highest possible international quality rating of five-stars-plus from QS Stars.
Commerce Building redevelopment announced
The University is planning to redevelop levels two and three within the Commerce Building, bringing it into line with a more modern learning environment.
