Te Tari o te Pou Koko Māori, The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Māori, takes great pride in sharing the accomplishments, innovations and contributions of our students and staff
![Dr Jennifer Cattermole](https://www.otago.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0025/575305/Echoes-thumb-650.png)
18 Jun 2024
Origins of Māori and Moriori instruments explored
Passion and perseverance have paid off for Associate Professor Jennifer Cattermo...
![Sam Carrington](https://www.otago.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0029/575282/Sam-Carrington-thumbnail-650.png)
14 Jun 2024
Passion for Māori public health leads to fellowship
Growing up, Samuel Carrington was always baffled why dental care cost so much on...
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13 May 2024
Graduate recognised for leadership
“I learned so much during my time in Otago, to the extent that I barely recognis...
![Jaime Heperi](https://www.otago.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0028/570619/Jaime-Heperi-thumbnail-650.png)
09 May 2024
Award for “thoughtful” theology student
Jaime Heperi (Ngapuhi, Kai Tahu) is the winner of Te Pae Takata Whakamānawa Māor...
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03 May 2024
Otago launches new brand across campuses
The launch of Otago’s new brand was marked with waiata, karakia, kōrero and kai...
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01 May 2024
Otago launches new tohu, ikoa Māori
The University of Otago officially launched its new brand at a ceremony today.
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01 May 2024
Otago awarded prestigious PM's science prize
The University of Otago’s HDGC Research Group has received the Te Pūiaki Putaiao...
24 Apr 2024
Bright future for teaching in the dark
The stage is set to be packed for the MAOR108 concert this semester as the numbe...
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27 Mar 2024
Teaching Excellence Awards 2024
Five wāhine have scooped the titles in this year’s University of Otago Excellenc...
![Jacinta Ruru thumbnail](https://www.otago.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0025/566125/Jacinta-Ruru-thumbnail.png)
22 Mar 2024
Claiming a seat at the table
A world of possibilities has just opened up for Māori at Otago, says new Deputy...
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22 Mar 2024
Otago announces new head of Health Sciences
The University of Otago has appointed Associate Professor Megan Gibbons (Ngāpuhi...
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21 Mar 2024
Kōkiri Ki Tua – towards enhanced learning and teaching
Professor Tim Cooper is focused on advancing Otago’s learning environment, enhan...