The Division of Sciences is a collegial research and learning environment. Flat organisational structures allow the Division to be flexible, innovative and adaptive in a changing world.
- Divisional staff contact information
- Science departments and programmes
- Undergraduate science study
- Postgraduate science study
Information for Divisional Staff
Download and view the Division of Sciences Constitution (DOCX)
Divisional awards
The Division of Sciences holds a biennial ceremony to celebrate staff achievements. A suite of awards are on offer acknowledging the excellent work across many different areas of university life and work: research, teaching, external engagement, and support from professional staff. The next awards will be celebrated in 2026. For further information and to find out the past recipients, please contact science@otago.ac.nz
Glassblowing
The Division of Sciences no longer has an in-house glassblowing unit. For all enquiries, please email science@otago.ac.nz and your details will be passed on to the approved university supplier.
RSL and conference leave
The form for event attendance and travel requests (including conferences) as well as an applicant guide for using the form is available from the AskOtago portal:
Please read the expenditure guidelines below.
For Sciences leave enquiries please email pvc.sciences.ea@otago.ac.nz
Expenditure guidelines
Expenditure guidelines for the Division of Sciences, including information and instructions for travel and conference leave applications.
PhD conference leave
Once completed and approved at Department-level, please submit both forms to science@otago.ac.nz
along with travel quotes and confirmation of paper/talk acceptance for consideration.