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The Otago University Students' Association has disaffiliated with the Elohim Bible Academy. Photo...

University has no stance on mine site

Otago University says it does not have an official position to share on a potential diatomite mine near Middlemarch, which would result in 500,000 tonnes of the mineral being extracted from the ground every year.

Graduates told to 'remain curious'

Graduates take part in the University of Otago graduation parade along George St on Saturday...

Graduates told to 'remain curious'

Auckland publisher Bridget Williams has urged University of Otago graduates to learn more about their own country because that is "critical to understanding our future".

Capping off successful studies

Some 260 graduands made their way to Dunedin's Town Hall this morning to receive their qualifications in arts, education, music, teaching, theology and applied science.

Sydney-sider returns for graduation

Accounting and law graduand Maddi Ingham, pictured last year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Sydney-sider returns for graduation

Former commerce and law student Maddi Ingham has flown back from her new job in Sydney to graduate from the University of Otago today.

Uni complex on budget, deadline

The new university facility which will house animal research along with other forms of research,...

Uni complex on budget, deadline

The university's $26 million music and performing arts complex is on budget and will meet its new deadline.

English among doctorate recipients

English among doctorate recipients

A former prime minister is among four people to receive honorary doctorates from the University of Otago this Queen's Birthday.

Uni allocates early career research funds

Uni allocates early career research funds

Research into a common childhood eye disorder is among seven University of Otago projects that have gained $1.7million in Health Research Council funding.

Busy weekend for uni's 150th celebrations

Project co-ordinator Kerry Buchan is looking forward to the Queen's Birthday celebrations marking...

Busy weekend for uni's 150th celebrations

Members of the public will be seeing blue and gold in the Octagon on Queen's Birthday Weekend, as the University of Otago's 150th anniversary celebrations continue.

Animal allergens found in schools

Animal allergens found in schools

If cats have nine lives, the allergens they produce are also a persistent presence in primary school classrooms, a new asthma study finds.

SBW graduates with degree from Otago Polytech

An excited Sonny Bill Williams, here with wife Alana, daughters Aisha and Imaan, and son Zaid, shares his graduation news. Photo / Instagram

SBW graduates with degree from Otago Polytech

Sonny Bill Williams has announced that he has graduated from Otago Polytechnic with a degree in applied management.

'The economic engine of Dunedin'

University of Otago’s clocktower. Photo: Gregor Richardson.

University a billion-dollar enterprise

It's Dunedin's billion-dollar business.

Otago Uni contributes $1b to Dunedin's economy

For first time, the University of Otago has added more than a billion dollars to Dunedin's economy.

Call to challenge social privilege

University of Otago graduate and an Auckland general manager Shelley Katae addresses graduates at...

Call to challenge privilege and unscientific thinking

Otago University commerce and phys ed graduate Shelley Katae urged 270 graduates to help break down the existing system of social privilege in an address at the weekend.

Doctorate for researcher at 85

Dr Kenneth Melvin, of Oregon, United States, who graduated with an MD degree from the University...

Doctorate for researcher at 85

The extraordinary life of University of Otago medical graduate Dr Kenneth Melvin took another turn at the weekend when he graduated with a doctor of medicine degree.

Graduands swarm central city

Graduating students swarm central city

George St was brimming over with graduands, family, friends and supporters on Saturday morning for the May University of Otago Graduation Parade.

Hurdles overcome on way to degree

Samoan University of Otago graduand Eliana Viali, with her brother Zenith Viali, father Dr...

Hurdles overcome on way to physiotherapy degree

Samoan student Eliana Viali faced some tough times and battled homesickness before completing her bachelor of physiotherapy degree at the University of Otago this year.

Parking for disabled students group's priority

Parking for disabled students group's priority

Providing affordable parking for disabled students and their parents is key for a students' group, which has been seeking the opinions of people who flat and park in the University of Otago area.

10-year doctorate to be celebrated

Marking the end of the 10-year marathon that was completing her PhD will be a "delightful relief" to Kate Amore.

Phosphorus study progressing

University of Otago researcher Dr Sarah Mager takes Waiareka water samples. Photo: Supplied

Phosphorus study progressing

Work is well under way on a North Otago phosphorus study.

Chch attacks prompt 'online care' study

Social anthropologist Susan Wardell, of the University of Otago, is conducting a study on online...

Chch attacks prompt 'online care' study

From flowers to poignant notes and wreaths, tributes in the aftermath of a tragedy traditionally take tangible forms.

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