The University of Otago provides an outstanding student experience with a strong commitment to pastoral care and support networks.
International students enjoy additional support services.
We aim to help you settle in to life at Otago and make the very best of your time with us.
Associate Professor Leah Watkins
Associate Dean – International
Associate Professor Leah Watkins is responsible for developing the internationalisation strategy for the Otago Business School. In liaison with DVC External Engagement and the International Office, this role includes oversight of the student exchange programme, as well as other international initiatives that build the international focus of students and staff at Otago Business School. An important part of the role is academic leadership of international initiatives, ensuring the best use is made of both existing networks and establishment of new international collaborations.
Leah is based in the Marketing Department, where she teaches Consumer Behaviour, Market Research and Marketing Communications. Her research area focuses on two main areas: Culture and Consumer Behaviour – specifically the influence of culture on consumption and cross cultural research methodologies; and Marketing and Society - specifically consumer values and lifestyles, sustainable consumption, and children's consumer socialisation.
Feel free to contact her directly on issues related to international collaboration, research and teaching.
Tel +64 3 479 8168
Email leah.watkins@otago.ac.nz
Sally Henderson
Teaching Fellow
Sally is responsible for coordinating and overseeing international activities within the Otago Business School from an operational point of view. She assists with the development of strategy and policies, and their implementation, and also provides a liaison function between the Otago Business School and the International Office, as well as within the Otago Business School.
Tel +64 3 479 8429
Email sally.henderson@otago.ac.nz
