The School of Surveying runs a seminar series showcasing projects and results related to the School research themes. Our speakers are from within the School and wider University, as well as nationally and internationally renowned visitors.
View the list of seminars from previous years
2025 Seminar schedule
The seminar series normally runs weekly during semester time (the current slot is Thursdays at 12 noon in the L1 lecture theatre.
Some seminars are streamed and recorded – where this is provided you will find a weblink at the bottom of a speaker's poster, which is accessed by clicking on the 'Title' in the listing below. Remote access is monitored by the University of Otago's eConferencing department, which can provide technical support (via Zoom or on 03 479 8997).
To be added to the mailing list for alerts about up-coming seminars, please email:
Surveying Seminars survsems@otago.ac.nz or the organisers:
Yong Chien Zheng yong.chienzheng@otago.ac.nz
Brae Ihaka Wingate braeihaka.wingate@otago.ac.nz
Semester 1
| Date | Presenter(s) | Institution | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 March | Reserved | TBC | TBC |
| 13 March | Summer School presentations | Te Kura Kairūri | School of Surveying | TBC |
| 20 March | Fynn Warnke | University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau | The International Bathymetric Chart of the Southern Ocean (IBCSO) – Version 2 |
| 27 March | Jacqui Stuart | Antarctic Research Centre, VUW | Marine Science, Polar Environment Research Theme email list |
| 3 April | SURV 590 oral presentation | Te Kura Kairūri | School of Surveying | Initial Oral Proposal Presentation |
| 10 April | Simon Cox | Te Pῡ Ao | GNS Science | Forecasting the future state of groundwater in Dunedin under sea level rise |
| 17 April | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 24 April | Mid-semester break – no seminar | ||
| 1 May | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 8 May | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 15 May | Mo Razzaghi | DCC @ Moreton Bay, Queensland | St Clair-St Kilda erosion protection project involving geobags and rocks |
| 22 May | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Semester 2
| Date | Presenter(s) | Institution | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July | Reserved | TBC | TBC |
| 7 August | Reserved | TBC | TBC |
| 14 August | Reserved | TBC | TBC |
| 21 August | Associate Professor Li Yunzhao | Ludong University, China | Ecological application of 3S technology |
| 28 August | LiJuan Wang and Phyo C Thu | Te Kura Kairūri | School of Surveying | TBC |
| 4 September | Mid Semester Break – no seminar | ||
| 11 September | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 18 September | Maritsa Nisa | Te Kura Kairūri | School of Surveying | Iongairo Banks Peninsula project update |
| 25 September | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 2 October | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 9 October | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 15 October | Honours to S+SNZ | Te Kura Kairūri | School of Surveying | Honours presentation |
| 16 October | Final oral presentation (Reserved) | Te Kura Kairūri | School of Surveying | TBC |
Past events
S+SNZ Conference, Dunedin, 2023
The Survey+Spatial 2023 Conference was held in Dunedin this year from 30 Aug - 1 September. The theme is Marking the Journey, Hāpaia and we will also celebrate the 60th anniversary of Te Kura Kairūri | the National School of Surveying at this time.
30 Aug: Pre-conference workshops hosted at Te Kura Kairūri, 310 Castle Street, Dunedin. Find out more about the workshops here.
31 Aug & 1 Sept: Conference hosted at Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo, 362 Leith Street, Dunedin.
1 Sept: School of Surveying Reunion Dinner, held at the University Union.
GeoComputation 2019, Queenstown
For its 15th outing, the international GeoComputation conference came to New Zealand, running from 18th to 21st September 2019 in conjunction with the New Zealand Geospatial Research Conference (NZGRC) 2019.
Find out more about GeoComputation 2019
125th NZIS Conference, Dunedin, 2013
The New Zealand Institute of Surveyors celebrated its 125th anniversary at their annual conference held in Dunedin from 29-31 August 2013. The occasion also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the National School of Surveying.
Find out more about the 125th NZIS Conference
SIRC NZ 2013
SIRC NZ 2013 (since named NZGRC) was the inaugural GIS and Remote Sensing research conference for New Zealand, running on 29th August and 30th August 2013 at the University of Otago, Dunedin, NZ.
Find out more about the SIRC NZ 2013
Symposia
GIS@Otago 2019 Symposium
The School of surveying and University Library are hosting a GIScience Symposium to bring together students and staff from every corner of Otago University to learn about all things GIS.
Find out more about the GIS@Otago 2019 Symposium
2014 New Zealand Sea Ice Symposium
The New Zealand Sea Ice Symposium is a biennial event attended by New Zealand's sea ice research community. The 2014 edition is being hosted by the School of Surveying.