Dean
Associate Professor Diane Ruwhiu
Tel +64 3 479 8075
Email dean.grs@otago.ac.nz
Room G.01, 103 St David Street
Diane leads the Graduate Research School team and oversees all thesis-related matters at the University. She is available to assist with queries or concerns.
Deputy Dean
Professor Rachel Spronken-Smith
Tel +64 3 470 4682
Email deputydean.grs@otago.ac.nz
Rachel contributes to the leadership of the Graduate Research School team, overseeing researcher development programmes for graduate research candidates and supervisors.
Administrator
Rachel Bates
Tel +64 3 479 5737
Email gradresearch@otago.ac.nz
Room G.08, 103 St David Street
Rachel provides administrative support to the Graduate Research team and loves dealing with everyone who drops into our office on St David Street.
Manager
Bronwen Stephens
Tel +64 3 470 3447
Email manager.grs@otago.ac.nz
Room G.07, 103 St David Street
Bronwen is the manager at the Graduate Research School. She provides a support service to doctoral and thesis masters' candidates and supervisors, manages PhD admissions, and various projects and events pertaining to thesis candidates. She is happy to assist with queries or concerns.
Senior Professional Practice Fellow
Nick Baker
Tel +64 3 479 8461
Email n.baker@otago.ac.nz
Room G.02, 103 St David Street
Nick is responsible for researcher development at the Graduate Research School and oversees and facilitates the Graduate Research School workshop programme.
Find out more about Graduate Research School workshops for candidates
Māori Postgraduate Support Adviser
Dr Rachel Sizemore
Tel +64 3 479 8082
Email maori.postgrad@otago.ac.nz
Room G.02, 103 St David Street
Rachel is in the office at the Graduate Research School on Wednesday mornings and all day on Thursdays and Fridays.
Find out more about Rachel's role in the Graduate Research School
Pacific Postgraduate Support Adviser
Inano Taripo-Walter (Cook Islands Māori)
Email inano.walter@otago.ac.nz
Inano's role at the Graduate Research School is to support Pacific Island candidates through their postgraduate journeys.
Information about regular writing days offered to Pacific Island candidates.