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11 Dec 2024
Property works over the summer
Summer promises to be a busy time for Otago’s Property and Campus Development Division, with a wide range of projects in...
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26 Nov 2024
‘Magnificent humans working with magnificent tauira’
Outstanding Otago staff were recognised at the University's annual awards last night. Eight awards were announced for Pr...
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14 Nov 2024
New conservatory and outdoor area for Auahi Ora café
An upgrade at the University Union café Auahi Ora – a new conservatory and outdoor eating area – aims to make it an even...
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07 Oct 2024
Turning food waste into black gold
A digester turned 2.33 tonnes of food waste from college kitchens and serveries into soil conditioner for University gro...
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09 Sep 2024
The nuts and bolts of research
If you’re looking to custom-build something, Craig Steel is the one to call.
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28 Aug 2024
Livening up The Link
The Link is being refreshed so it is more inviting for students.
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05 Aug 2024
Operations staff on the move
Many University of Otago Operations Group staff are moving into the Plaza Building next to Forsyth Barr Stadium in comin...
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29 Jul 2024
Sustainability gains and challenges
The University of Otago is in the top five per cent of universities globally for sustainability, despite more vying for...
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27 Jun 2024
Analytics save power, money, emissions and maintenance disruptions
Being the first University nationwide to manage buildings’ daily energy use with large-scale artificial intelligence ana...
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16 Feb 2024
The right thing to do
If there’s a way Jeff Burrow can use his time to give back to the community, rest assured he’s all in.
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24 Mar 2022
Great progress on new college
Great progress continues to be made on our new college, Te Rangihīroa.
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24 Jan 2022
New custodial care
A bubble of laughter and energy seems to surround the University’s new custodial services manager, Annie Blair.