Aidan O’Malley
Theatre Studies
What learning environment do you thrive in? For Aidan, who studied for a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Theatre Studies, practical experiences helped him learn in a way no textbook could.
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Ariana Cann
Radiation Therapy
What if your career goals change? Ariana initially studied Anatomy at Otago. While she loved learning about the human body through hands-on lab work, she realised her future career lay in the health sector.
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Elisepa Taukolo
Law, Pacific Islands Studies, Indigenous Studies
Unsure what to expect when you first arrive at university? Elisepa can relate but quickly found her feet thanks to Otago’s supportive environment.
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Anuraag Sanker
Sustainable Business
A strong foundation for a career with impact. Studying for a Master of Sustainable Business was a transformative experience for Anuraag.
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Magdeline Huang
Computer Science, Entrepreneurship
Prepare to unlock unlimited possibilities! For Magdeline, adding a minor in Entrepreneurship to her Computer Science major allowed her to build a unique skill set.
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Rosie Jerram
Economics, Finance, Environment and Society
Otago’s diverse study options appealed to Rosie, who studied for a Bachelor of Commerce.
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Taylor Davies-Colley
Botany, Ecology
With his Science degrees from Otago, Taylor turned a passion for nature into a meaningful career.
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Te Reimana Parangi
Māori Health, Medicine and Surgery
For Te Reimana, Health Sciences First Year at Otago opened up pathways towards a variety of healthcare professions.
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05 February 2025
University of Otago Medical School appoints first wahine Māori Dean
The University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, has appointed its first wahine Māori to the role of Dean at the Otago Medical School – the second time a wahine has been selected for the prestigious role at Aotearoa New Zealand’s oldest university and medical school.
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Scientists from the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka are hoping their new research technique will help unlock underwater secrets of marine wildlife.
31 January 2025
Otago welcomes Dunedin Hospital announcement
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka welcomes the end to uncertainty that today’s announcement about the future of Dunedin Hospital provides to the community.
31 January 2025
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In 1963, Dr Jack Dacre, of the University’s Chemistry Department, took a sabbatical in America where he noticed poison centres being set up in many towns and cities.
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2025 Public Health Summer School
Offering 19 short courses (1-3 days) on a range of topics in public health. A great opportunity for professional development. Ideal for those working in health, research or policy. Most courses are he...
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Charting the Future of Private Law in Aotearoa New Zealand
Join us at the University of Otago Faculty of Law for a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities at the inaugural symposium focusing on the future of private law in Aotearoa New Zeal...
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