Polytech bucks trend: more enrol
Polytech bucks trend: more enrol
Otago Polytechnic has exceeded its enrolment expectations for this year, bucking a national trend of declining student numbers.
Vaughan Elder
University exploring ways to be carbon neutral
University exploring ways to be carbon neutral
The University of Otago is investigating a low or zero carbon future as it looks for ways to become a more sustainable campus.
University 'not opposed' to pubs
University 'not opposed' to pubs
The University of Otago is not opposed to more "student-focused pubs" in North Dunedin as long as they abide by the law and do not serve drunks, vice-chancellor Prof Harlene Hayne says.
Southland campus drops programme
Southland campus drops programme
The University of Otago has cited "financial considerations" as the reason behind a decision to drop its secondary education programme from its Invercargill campus.
A-bomb survivors on speaking tour
A-bomb survivors on speaking tour
Two survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima are coming to Dunedin next week as part of a nationwide tour pushing for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
Bus makes return on special duty
Bus makes return on special duty
Dave Harris sits among his possessions while helpers (from left) Ruslan Gibbs (9), Ian McCabe and Alvin Setiawan help load the Otago Heritage Bus Society's Leyland Leopard bus, which was used to move him to his new wheelchair-accessible home. Photo by Jane Dawber.
The Otago Heritage Bus Society's Leyland Leopard 194 travelled the Pine Hill route once again on Saturday, but instead of picking up passengers, it was used to help a member with health problems shift to a wheelchair-accessible home.
Pay rise offer 1%
Pay rise offer 1%
The University of Otago has cited difficult financial times as the reason it can only afford to offer university staff a pay increase of 1%, the Tertiary Education Union (TEU) says.
University staff increase research
University staff increase research
The University of Otago says it is "exceptionally pleased" with the effort its staff have put into research, with figures showing a "significant" increase in the amount of research submitted in the latest Government funding round.
Jayde makes NZ side despite blood-clotting disorder
Jayde makes NZ side despite blood-clotting disorder
Kaikorai Valley College pupil Jayde Peat has never let his severe haemophilia get the best of him and later this year he will again defy his disorder by representing New Zealand in Sydney as part of the national under-15 mixed touch team.
University 'reassured' by allowances meeting
University 'reassured' by allowances meeting
The University of Otago's concern about the Government's decision to remove allowance eligibility for postgraduate students was discussed at a meeting between Minister for Tertiary Education Steven Joyce and vice-chancellor Prof Harlene Hayne this month.
Trio hone leadership skills
Trio hone leadership skills
Three young Dunedin people will get the chance to develop their leadership skills after they were chosen to attend the Aspiring Leaders Forum in Wellington this week.
Split drinking age proposal debated
Split drinking age proposal debated
A group of panelists invited to speak at the Otago University Debating Society's "great alcohol debate" last night presented a range of views on whether the age at which people can buy alcohol from off-licences should be raised.
Liquor ban alternatives sought
Liquor ban alternatives sought
The extension of the liquor ban to North Dunedin might not be the best way to curb harmful drinking among students and is only one of many tools the council and other groups are considering to tackle the problem, Cr Kate Wilson says.
Otago student first to buy map of own DNA
Otago student first to buy map of own DNA
A University of Otago student who is set to become the first private individual in New Zealand to buy a map of his own DNA believes it will eventually become common practice.
Board wants wharf replaced
Board wants wharf replaced
The Chalmers community board wants a commitment from the Dunedin City Council to replace the century-old Aramoana wharf before any decision is made to demolish the rotting structure.
Warrington kiosk to support environment
Warrington kiosk to support environment
Warrington locals hope a newly-installed information kiosk, complete with an ornate Maori carving, will help conserve the area's rich wildlife.
Alleged fraud at Otago University
Alleged fraud at Otago University
Police are investigating after an internal audit by the University of Otago uncovered an alleged case of fraud.
University working on strategic plan
University working on strategic plan
The University of Otago has started working on a document to help guide the direction it takes over the next eight years.
Port Chalmers speed limit considered
Port Chalmers speed limit considered
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is reviewing the speed limit on the main street of Port Chalmers after safety concerns were raised by the local community board.
Children's oral health pressing issue
Children's oral health pressing issue
New Zealand children are "missing out on the quality of dentistry they deserve" and more needs to be invested in children's oral health, University of Otago professor of paediatric dentistry Bernadette Drummond says.