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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13 October 2026
Te Reo Māori exerts gravitational pull
If third-year Physics and Māori Studies tauira Rachel Eckhold (Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu) could go anywhere in space and survive, she would choose to explore a dark, spinning place where matter is crushed and not even light can escape.
12 October 2026
Connecting campus and community: Campus Activation gets a new champion
Two months into her new role as the University of Otago’s Campus Activation Manager, Jes Triscott says she is excited about building stronger connections between the teams and people who involved in creating a vibrant and engaging campus experience.
12 October 2026
Pioneering bone graft process developed in Otago laboratory
University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have developed a new patented process that could improve the way bone graft materials are produced for medical and dental applications.
09 October 2026
From sustainability to storytelling
Award winning author and University of Otago Net Carbon Zero Programme Manager Craig Cliff has recently released his second collection of short stories.
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Tue 13 Oct 2026
Webinar: Study postgraduate Neuropsychology in 2027
Join us online to hear about postgraduate Neuropsychology, including the programme, requirements, and how the learning is structured to fit into your practice.
12:00pm to 12:45pm
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Tuesday 13 October 2026
Tue 13 Oct 2026
Biochemistry seminar: Emily Schulpen, PhD candidate
Environmental and Genetic Risk Factors for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), 710 Cumberland Street, Dunedin