Overview
The Marketing Events team provide a range of services throughout the event process, from initial conceptualisation and feasibility, through to on-the-day support and post-event evaluation.
Please note that association and hosted events, i.e. events not owned by the University of Otago, are not managed by the Marketing Events team. Also, the Marketing Events team only manage events that are aligned with the strategic goals of the University.
Services
The Marketing Events team provides support ranging from end-to-end event co-ordination for undergraduate recruitment events, through to the provision of info and resources for staff organising their own small events.
End-to-end co-ordination
- Initial conceptualisation and feasibility
- Event planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement
- Logistics such as travel, venue and catering, equipment and entertainment, invitations and registrations, and collaboration with Marketing and Communications teams
- Running of the event from set-up to troubleshooting and pack-down
- Evaluation, debrief, and recommendations for future events
Small event support
- Providing advice and guidance
- Access to a range of templates and tools
- Equipment hire
External Events
The Marketing Events team's primary focus is on University-owned events. The Marketing Events team does not provide services for external events held on-campus. A toolkit has been designed to assist you to plan your event at the Dunedin campus.
Event Planning Toolkit for External Events (PDF)
Contact us
To request event support, regardless of location:
Complete the Event Support Online Request Form
For general enquiries
Tel +64 3 479 4875
Email events@otago.ac.nz
Marketing Events Manager
Email jasmine.millar@otago.ac.nz
Our locations
Dunedin
Room G33
Clocktower Building
Dunedin Campus
Christchurch
Alex Thorpe
Room 519
Email alex.thorpe@otago.ac.nz
Dean's Department
University of Otago, Christchurch Campus
Wellington
Anne McLean
Floor 5
Email anne.mclean@otago.ac. nz
Harbour City Centre
University of Otago, Wellington Campus