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
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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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10 September 2026
Scavenging linked to virus variety in wild birds
The scavenging behaviour of many wild birds plays an important role in the type, number and variety of viruses they have, a new University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found.
10 September 2026
What’s on this Wiki o te Reo Māori
Te reo Māori will be seen, heard and celebrated across Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka this coming Wiki o te Reo Māori.
10 September 2026
Pioneering MBA alumna on creating credibility in a man’s world
Professionalism and learning how to establish relationships in unfamiliar fields remain two of the most important things Diana Pryde learned from her Otago MBA.
09 September 2026
Wai Ora brings Ngāi Tūāhuriri story to life
A powerful cultural narrative grounded in the histories, mātauranga and identity of Ngāi Tūāhuriri has been woven into every aspect of the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka's new Wai Ora building in Christchurch Ōtautahi, which is set to officially open next week.
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Thu 10 Sep 2026
Lunchtime Theatre presents: Calling Love
Lunchtime Theatre presents: Calling Love By Asya Ahmadasri Directed by Eva Captijn.
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Allen Hall Theatre, University of Otago, Central Campus
Thursday 10 September 2026
Thu 10 Sep 2026
Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Marcelle Dawson
Professor Marcelle Dawson delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture titled: Pragmatic Hope, Profound Humility.
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Dunedin