The Queenstown Lakes is an area shaped by growth, enterprise, and international perspectives. The University of Otago has long-standing connections to the region and is establishing a future-focused campus where students can gain real-world experience, and build industry relationships, while actively shaping and advancing their professional pathways.
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14 Sep 2026
A closer look at Otago’s plans for Queenstown
Queenstown's remarkable beauty has long made it a tourist destination. Now the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Wak...
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17 Jun 2026
Queenstown Lakes District a ‘living lab’ for Otago postgraduates
When a region that’s undergoing rapid growth and unique economic and environmental pressures offers itself up to a unive...
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18 Mar 2026
Emerging technologies in spotlight at Tourism Policy School
Tourism industry, government and research leaders will examine how Aotearoa New Zealand should tackle a rapidly changing...
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30 Oct 2025
Otago to offer entrepreneurship degree in Queenstown
Students will soon be able to complete a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka degree in Queenstown thanks to an ag...
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23 Oct 2025
Full-time leadership role to drive Queenstown strategy
University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka Vice-Chancellor Grant Robertson has appointed Professor Richard Barker to dri...
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20 May 2025
Otago’s commitment to Queenstown Lakes District advances with cybersecurity partnership
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has teamed up with a global cybersecurity leader as part of its ambit...
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02 Oct 2024
University of Otago plans permanent presence in Queenstown and Lakes District
The University of Otago Council has approved work to progress an ambitious development project to create a strong and pe...
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05 Feb 2019
New Woolshed Bay name continues legacy of local tipuna
New Woolshed Bay name continues legacy of local tipuna