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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Wed 4 Nov 2026
Psychology Postgraduate Honours poster gala
The highlight of the honours year, is the showcase of research with 50 project posters on display.
10:00am to 4:00pm
Auahi Ora, Union Building, Dunedin
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Planting Seeds for Critical Literacy: Workshop and book launch
Join Susan Sandretto for an interactive workshop and the launch of the second edition of Planting Seeds.
4:00pm to 5:30pm
University of Otago College of Education Staff Room, 145 Union Street East, Dunedin