Suppression due to concern for social media backlash
A man taking legal action against Otago University's medical school admissions process will have his identity kept secret to avoid a potential social media backlash.
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Complex task of tailoring cohorts
Complex task of tailoring cohorts
Students achieving outstanding grades are missing out on selection for Otago University’s medical school. Others get preferential entry. Is the system equitable and what's best for the future of the health workforce?
Yellow-eyed penguins eating too much blue cod: study
Yellow-eyed penguins eating too much blue cod: study
Blue cod has been identified as making up a large proportion of the yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) diet, according to a study of their poop.
Otago biggest recipient in funding round
Otago biggest recipient in funding round
The University of Otago has gained more than $4.2million, more than any other university, in the Health Research Council’s latest funding round.
Alcohol sale controls lowered assaults: study
Alcohol sale controls lowered assaults: study
Former Dunedin epidemiologist and alcohol harm researcher Jennie Connor is heartened by a drop in hospitalisation from assaults, after alcohol sale restrictions.
Otago professor on Ginsburg's death and implications
Otago professor on Ginsburg's death and implications
Professor Robert Patman from the University of Otago talks with Pat Brittenden about the death of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Hands on
Hands on
University of Otago ecology and zoology student Ashley Walsh (21), of Christchurch, measures fly sizes at the department of zoology last week.
Hayne agrees to meeting over med school admissions
Hayne agrees to meeting over med school admissions
The University of Otago’s vice-chancellor has agreed to meet students who are seeking answers about possible changes to selection processes for the medical school.
'Trust has been eroded': Meeting to discuss med school admissions
'Trust has been eroded': Meeting to discuss med school admissions
University of Otago senior leaders have agreed to meet with students who requested urgent discussions about the way students are selected for medical school.
Otago Uni staffer wants apology over 'institutional gaslighting'
Otago Uni staffer wants apology over 'institutional gaslighting'
An Otago University staff member wants an apology from senior leadership for the way it's dealt with a proposal to impose caps on preferential entry pathways into medical school.
Med school legal challenge: Plaintiff's name suppressed
Med school legal challenge: Plaintiff's name suppressed
The man taking on the University of Otago over its admissions process for medical school will have his identity kept secret until further notice.
OUSA disappointed at lack of cash for tertiary students
OUSA disappointed at lack of cash for tertiary students
A lack of new support for tertiary students in Labour’s $600million education policy has been criticised as "incredibly disappointing" by the Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA).
Uni vows to fight legal challenge
Uni vows to fight legal challenge
The University of Otago is set to face court action over the way minority groups are given priority for entry into its medical school.
Med school admissions policy to be challenged in court
Med school admissions policy to be challenged in court
The way Otago University selects students for its medicine programme is set to be challenged in court.
Otago Uni staffer claims seniors tried to push medical admission caps
Otago Uni staffer claims seniors tried to push medical admission caps
Otago University bosses are being accused of misleading critics over its proposal to cap medical school admissions for Māori and other priority groups through its preferential entry pathways.
Event brings comfort for students from afar
Event brings comfort for students from afar
In memories, there is solace.
Group 'deeply disturbed' by proposal limiting equity pathways
Group 'deeply disturbed' by proposal limiting equity pathways
The idea of capping the number of students entering the Otago Medical School through equity pathways has "deeply disturbed" a physicians advocacy group.
Alumnus donates masks
Alumnus donates masks
A father, son and safety officer joined forces to bring about a recent gift of surgical masks valued at $10,000 to the University of Otago.
Award for early career research
Award for early career research
University of Otago academics Anne-Marie Jackson and Louise Bicknell have jointly won a top university award for early career researchers.
Otago academic cutting off barbers until vaccine found
Otago academic cutting off barbers until vaccine found
A senior University of Otago academic's hair could be difficult to manage until a credible vaccine is found for Covid-19.