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Polytech ex-boss pleased with U-turn
The former chief of the Otago Polytechnic is welcoming the end of what he calls the "unfortunate experiment" of Te Pūkenga.
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New Pacific professor ‘humbled, heartened’
New Pacific professor ‘humbled, heartened’
In these times of "unprecedented crises", psychology is a profession that needs to step up and respond equitably for under-served communities.
First to do new degree
First to do new degree
Being first in your studies is one thing, but being the first to study and graduate in a new degree is quite another.
University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony
University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony
More than 330 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in science and arts at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today.
University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony
University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony
More than 370 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in science and arts at the Dunedin Town Hall at 4pm today.
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Axe starts to fall on Te Pūkenga
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Axe starts to fall on Te Pūkenga
The fate of mega-polytechnic Te Pūkenga is sealed, the new Tertiary Education Minister having ordered leadership to look towards a more regional model.
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Uncertainty impacting Māori and Pacific students
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Uncertainty impacting Māori and Pacific students
Uncertainty around affirmative action is having a negative effect on the wellbeing of Māori and Pasifika students, a leading architect in the University of Otago’s scheme says.
New manager wants to help others
New manager wants to help others
Now that Kristina Simons is in the hot seat at one of Dunedin’s most beloved radio stations, she is aiming to help others fine-tune their creative voices.
College extension set to be finished next month: uni
College extension set to be finished next month: uni
The long-delayed Aquinas College extension project should be finished next month, the University of Otago says.
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Te Pūkenga fate to be decided after vow to disestablish
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Te Pūkenga fate to be decided after vow to disestablish
Staff at the embattled mega-polytechnic Te Pūkenga will find out the fate of the institution this week.
Wholegrain diet, diabetes to be studied
Wholegrain diet, diabetes to be studied
It may feel way too early to be making New Year’s resolutions, but if you have type 2 diabetes and you want to help others eat better, this might be for you.
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Ancient DNA reveals surprises
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Ancient DNA reveals surprises
The South Island takahē is continuing to provide surprises for scientists.
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Laser cuts with ‘extreme accuracy’
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Laser cuts with ‘extreme accuracy’
If anything had a chance of making James Bond (007) talk, it would be a femtosecond laser.
Honorary law doctorate for ‘stellar’ barrister
Honorary law doctorate for ‘stellar’ barrister
Mai Chen’s law career reads like an astonishing list of achievements, and the accolades just keep coming.
Castle St flat manager left to clean up mess
Castle St flat manager left to clean up others’ mess
The University of Otago has refused to help clean up a notorious student flat despite the property being used as a dumping ground for Castle St’s rubbish, the building’s manager says.
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Outrage at 'sickeningly cruel' flat hazings
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Uni staff outraged at 'sickeningly cruel' flat hazings
University of Otago staff called for a crackdown on "sickeningly cruel" flat initiations amid fears of long-term reputational damage to the institution.
Baker photo fraudulently used to sell blood product
Baker photo fraudulently used to sell blood product
Otago University epidemiologist Michael Baker is concerned about his image being fraudulently used to sell a product called 'Blood Balance'.
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Med school cost-benefit talks begin
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Med school cost-benefit talks begin
New Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says there was always going to be a cost-benefit analysis for a proposed medical school at the University of Waikato.
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Top uni post still unfilled
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Top uni post still unfilled
The appointment of a new vice-chancellor at the University of Otago could be still several months away, as the institution acknowledges it is still going through the process.
Milestone for Pacific Voices
Milestone for Pacific Voices
Otago University has celebrated its 20th anniversary of Pacific Voices XX, an event held for postgraduate Pasifika students or students with Pacific focused studies.