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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17 September 2026
Birds basking in natural ‘saunas’ – Otago research
New research led by University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka shows some bird species may be taking advantage of natural geothermal “health spas”.
16 September 2026
Remembering Emeritus Professor John Broughton
The University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka notes with great sadness the passing of Emeritus Professor John Broughton CNZM (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga) yesterday.
16 September 2026
Otago celebrates return of Children’s Writer in Residence
New Zealand’s longest established residency for children’s writers returns and with it the promise of more stories for, and about, our children and young people.
16 September 2026
Otago opens new era of health research and education in Christchurch
The University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is preparing to open Wai Ora, a transformative new facility that will significantly expand health research, clinical trials, and health professional education in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
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Fri 18 Sep – Sun 20 Sep 2026
Medical Class of 1986 Reunion
Join classmates for a fantastic weekend together back on campus where we all met, formed friendships, and started our med career journeys.
University of Otago, Dunedin
Friday 18 September 2026
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Bioethics seminar – Negotiating death at the margins: Assisted dying, access, and equity
This presentation shares findings from New Zealand’s largest assisted dying study involving 96 participants across the assisted dying process.
11:00am to 12:00pm
Department of Bioethics Seminar Room – Level 1, 71 Frederick Street, Dunedin