In this issue
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Diabetes research garners support
A strong partnership between University of Otago researchers and the community i...
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Otago alumni awarded prestigious Fulbright and Georgetti Scholarships
Four Otago alumni have been awarded prestigious Fulbright New Zealand Graduate S...
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Alison Grant: Otago’s first Football Fern
As one of very few Kiwi footballers who can claim to have beaten the USA and in...
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Law degree via the post
Northern England born Otago Law alumna Elaine Gill, arrived in New Zealand in 19...
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Professor Jemma Geoghegan appointed Webster Family Chair
After a global search, Professor Jemma Geoghegan has been appointed the Webster...
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Special milestone for Angela Allen Radiation Therapy scholarship
The recent Graduation celebrations at Otago marked the 20-year milestone of the...
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Alumni in the News
The home of Otago’s first female medical graduate Dr Emily Siedeberg has receive...
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Emeritus Distinguished Professor Richie Poulton
It is with sadness we acknowledge the passing of Emeritus Distinguished Professo...
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Networks and Events
The University of Otago, Christchurch celebrated its 50th anniversary with a spe...
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Otago Images
Take a look at these wonderful University of Otago Hockey and Athletics club pho...
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Hot Picks
Be entertained and feed your mind with our Hot Picks. You can relax in the comfo...
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Alumni Global Lens photography competition 2023
We would like to invite you as a member of the University of Otago alumni commun...
Christchurch 50th anniversary showcase
The University of Otago, Christchurch held an evening showcase Civic and Stakeholder event in June as part of its official Kia Mau 50th anniversary celebrations. Invited guests, including civic, academic, health leaders and alumni from across Ōtautahi, gathered for drinks and canapes in the campus’ Rolleston Foyer, followed by an introductory mihimihi, then official welcome from the Dean and Head of Campus, Professor Suzanne Pitama. Guest speakers included two notable Otago alumni - Minister of Health, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall, and Dunedin-based businessman Sir Ian Taylor. The evening event followed on from the annual DARE Otago, secondary school open day on campus.
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Friends and family celebrate at Graduations in August
Despite some blustery weather at the Graduations in August, our tauira were all smiles as they celebrated with their whānau.
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Wellington, Blenheim, and Nelson 2023 Alumni Events
We invite you to view the photos of our 2023 alumni events in Wellington, Blenheim, and Nelson. Professor Cliff Abraham was the keynote speaker and spoke about his research into Alzheimer’s Disease highlighting both the challenges facing researchers and the hope being shown from results of that research
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London and Berlin 2023 Alumni events
Thanks to our UK Board for their organisation and support of the London event held in the spectacular Terrace Lounge of the Houses of Parliament, and to New Zealand’s Ambassador to Germany, H.E. Craig Hawke for hosting us at the Official Residence in Berlin.
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Singapore 2023 Alumni events
We were fortunate to host our alumni event at the New Zealand High Commission in Singapore where High Commissioner H.E. Gabby Rush warmly welcomed everyone.
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Malaysia 2023 Alumni event
We invite you to view the photos of our recent alumni event in Kuala Lumpur. With sincere thanks to H.E. Pam Dunn for hosting us at New Zealand’s Official Residence in Kuala Lumpur.