Alumni news and events
16 Jul 2026
From Otago FIFA thesis to California FIFA job
The prospect of keeping a crowd of 70,000 excitable humans flowing safely during a much-hyped global tournament would br...
13 Jul 2026
Writer 2026 looking for overlooked details and ordinary moments
The University’s annual creative writing competition opens for entries today, with the prompt: Small things – overlooked...
08 Jul 2026
Groundhog Day: Otago student wins top economics thesis prize
It’s becoming a bit of a habit. The annual New Zealand Association of Economists (NZAE) Honours/Masters Dissertation Pri...
24 Jun 2026
Hot Picks: Issue 47
Explore a diverse range of thought provoking podcasts featuring members of the University of Otago community, spanning l...
24 Jun 2026
Otago Images: Issue 47
In October, the College of Education celebrates the 150th anniversary of teacher education in Otago, and in Aotearoa. Th...
18 Jun 2026
Otago retains top 200 ranking
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka remains in the top 200 universities worldwide, according to the latest QS...
12 Jun 2026
Former ‘Hovel’ inhabitant recognised by King
Otago alumnus Rodney Wong (黃 华 鈴) says his favourite quote comes from philosopher Sun Tzu: “Opportunities multiply as th...
02 Jun 2026
Breadth of Otago’s impact highlighted in King’s Birthday Honours
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is proudly celebrating more than 20 alumni and staff recognised in this y...
21 May 2026
Antarctic whale flies to Smithsonian
It’s not every day you get to fulfil your mentor’s final wish – particularly when it involves transporting an enormous w...
19 May 2026
Taking te ao Māori to Devon
Before Will Katene (Ngāti Toarangatira te iwi) became an Olympic torchbearer, a finalist for UK New Zealander of the Yea...
14 May 2026
Madcap show provides insight into life as a doctor
A one-woman performance by general practitioner and Otago alumna Dr Lucy O’Hagan at the Faculty of Medicine – Wellington...
12 May 2026
Sextet throughout the years
We’re celebrating 100 years of Music at Otago in 2026! The Sextet is an Otago institution that has entertained Otago Cap...