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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16 January 2025
Brainwave training: A novel approach to managing chronic pain
A School of Biomedical Sciences researcher has received an international award for his research into non-invasive pain relief through brainwave training.
16 January 2025
HRC funding to help tackle diabetes ‘massive inequity’
The demand for recently-funded diabetes technology is likely to skyrocket by up to 400 per cent in coming years, but the public health system is not equipped to meet this need, an Otago researcher says.
13 January 2025
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Ngā mihi nui to the 25 University of Otago alumni and staff who have been recognised in this year’s New Year Honours list.
06 January 2025
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2025 Work and Family Webinar: Getting Organised - strategies for managing work and family
Getting Organised: Strategies for managing work and family is part of the 2025 Work and Family Support Webinar Series. It is open to Otago University staff who have registered for the 12-month program...
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Friday 24 January 2025
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Leading research in the diabetes and primary care space
Department of Medicine Seminar Speaker: Associate Professor Lynne Chepulis, Division of Health, University of Waikato Topic: Leading research in the diabetes and primary care space
1:00pm to 2:00pm
9th floor Seminar Room, Department of Medicine, Dunedin Public Hospital, Dunedin