The Otago Museum is moving
on to the "world stage" by hosting the annual conference of
an Asia Pacific science centre network, for the first time in
New Zealand, organisers say.
Research by University of Otago bachelor of medical science
honours student John Zhang is likely to shed new light on
medical misadventure cases, involving anatomical-based
errors.
Maori elders from Whangarei are making something of a habit
of ceremonially handing over directors of the Whangarei
Museum to the Otago Settlers Museum.
Some staff at the
University of Otago College of Education are feeling
"shell-shocked" by a review of college operations which aims
to cut costs by $1.3 million and is likely to mean job
losses.
Archivists say they are waiting "in the dark" and are
increasingly worried about a lack of information and
consultation over moves to restructure Archives New Zealand.
The installation of a state-of-the-art music console at the
University of Otago's Albany St studio is a "fantastic" move
which will help Dunedin strengthen its place as a force in
music production, the university says.
About 140 hardy souls enjoyed themselves at indoor events at
the Catlins Woodstock Music Festival on Saturday, despite the
heavy rain, which resulted in most of the planned weekend
music events being cancelled.
About 120 members of the public watched volunteer
firefighters from around Otago and Southland practise
firefighting techniques at a derelict house near Milton
yesterday, during a regional training exercise.
About 240 people graduated in person with degrees, diplomas
and certificates from Otago Polytechnic yesterday, in a 3pm
ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall.
The University of Otago
has launched a scholarship fundraising appeal in honour of
Prof Alan Musgrave, an internationally respected philosopher
of science.
