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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23 September 2026
Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in range of water sources
A study has found chemicals which can impact fertility and reproductive health are contaminating both natural and drinking water supplies, but the researchers have the tool to help.
22 September 2026
Otago researchers funded to fight major global threat
A team of University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers is joining a USD$50 million international research programme from Wellcome Leap set to tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
22 September 2026
Whitebait found to have secret weapon for fast evolution
Ashleigh Iwikau (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) didn’t think her Master’s in Genetics was going to involve studying whitebait.
21 September 2026
Mystical gemstones with a future in space exploration
PhD candidate Natalia Seliutina has followed gemstones from the negative 30-degree temperatures of Siberia to the carving studios of Ōtepoti and the particle accelerators of Taiwan in her quest to discover why pounamu is one of the toughest natural materials on Earth.
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Wed 23 Sep 2026
Lunchtime Concert: A programme of chamber music
Lunchtime Concert: A Programme of Chamber Music. Presented by classical performance students.
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Marama Hall, University of Otago, Central Campus, Dunedin
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Wed 23 Sep 2026
Michael King Memorial Lecture
Dr Monty Soutar takes us on a journey of "The Storyteller's Challenge: Making the Pre-Colonial and Colonial Past Resonate Today".
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Burns 1 Lecture Theatre Arts Building, 95 Albany Street, Dunedin