Information Technology Services (ITS) supports and maintains 84 lecture theatres for the University of Otago:
- 81 on the Dunedin campus
- three at the Auckland Centre
These are known as the 'pool' lecture theatres because these are the lecture theatres used by Timetable Services for accommodating each semester's classes.
Available equipment
These facilities are equipped with up-to-date computers (both Windows and Mac-based) and other equipment such as:
- data projectors
- visual presenters (document camera)
- whiteboards
- network ports for laptops
- radio microphones
- speaker systems
Instructions for lecturers
Recording lectures
Find out about recording your lecture
Presentation files
Using presentation files and dropboxes in lecture theatres
Touch panels
Download instructions for using the touch panels (PDF)
Available in some lecture theatres.
Data projectors
How to use the Advanced Mode on dual data projectors (PDF)
Available in the larger lecture theatres.
Booking teaching rooms
Teaching rooms can be booked for special lectures, tutorials, events, conferences, etc.
Teaching remotely
Getting started for Lecturers – Zoom
Do you need assistance with the University of Otago lecture theatre facilities?
Our lecture theatre technicians are here to help you make the best use of the lecture theatres. Contact them prior to your booking to set up a time when they can walk you through using the equipment that is available.
Lecture theatre staff are available between 7.30am and 9pm, Monday to Friday (or other times by prior arrangement) in the campus area offices to help you when using rooms on the Dunedin campus.
Campus Area | Hotline Number |
Central Campus | +64 3 479 7999 |
North-East Campus | +64 3479 5400 |
East Campus (UOCE) | +64 3479 4561 |
North-West Campus | +64 3 479 7676 |
Accessibility at Dunedin lecture theatres
Do you have a question?
Access the AskOtago Service Portal