Student chefs take silver
Three Otago Polytechnic Central Campus culinary students have achieved a top three ranking in the annual Nestlé Toque d'Or student culinary competition.
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At last, NZ's own swan
At last, NZ's own swan
The debate with Australia still rages over bragging rights to pavlova, champion racehorse Phar Lap and even actor Russell Crowe.
Exhumed skeletons yield clues
Exhumed skeletons yield clues
University of Otago researchers are gaining fresh insights into the life of early European settlers in Otago through the exhumed of skeletons from unmarked graves in a burial ground near Milton.
Cost of third medical school fuels criticism
Cost of third medical school fuels criticism
A proposal for a third medical school has attracted fresh criticism after it was revealed it would cost the Government $265 million over 10 years.
Uni car park available to public
Uni car park available to public
In a first, the University of Otago is set to open its new car park to the public.
Blaming homeless questioned
Blaming homeless questioned
University of Otago social work academic Dr Emily Keddell has taken issue with Ministry of Social Development comments which seem to blame two Dunedin women for problems in finding them a home.
Kitset plane no flight of fancy
Kitset plane no flight of fancy
Otago Polytechnic's hands-on approach to learning is about to be taken up a level after the delivery of a kitset plane.
University CCTV plan may require consent
University CCTV plan may require consent
University of Otago's plan to install surveillance cameras around central Dunedin could require a public resource consent hearing.
Student event changes hailed
Student event changes hailed
Moves to expand and diversify University of Otago Reorientation activities last week succeeded, despite wet, chilly conditions, organisers said.
Polytech first to trial smaller GPS
Polytech first to trial smaller GPS
A device soon to be worn all over the world has been launched in Dunedin.
‘Ripple of shock’ over cuts
‘Ripple of shock’ over cuts
A "ripple of shock" went through the room as University of Otago vice-chancellor Prof Harlene Hayne revealed plans to cut 182 jobs.
University cuts ‘a huge hit’
University cuts ‘a huge hit’
Big job cuts at the University of Otago have dealt Dunedin another blow only months after the closure of Cadbury was confirmed.
Big job cuts plan at Otago University
Big job cuts plan at Otago University
The University of Otago plans to cut 182 full-time equivalent general staff as part of a shake-up the Vice-chancellor says is needed to maintain an "environment of excellence".
Studio to be demolished
Studio will be demolished when new facility finished
The University of Otago plans to demolish its asbestos-affected Albany St recording studio once a new $26million facility is built.
Student breakfast back on the menu
Student breakfast back on the menu
Tables laden with porridge, cereal, toast, Nutella and Marmite — free student breakfasts have returned to the University of Otago.
Otago University drops dance degree
Otago University drops dance degree
A senior lecturer has been left shocked by the University of Otago’s decision to cut dance from its School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences.
University looking at changing logo
University looking at changing logo
The University of Otago is investigating updating its logo.
Longer-term growth view urged
Longer-term growth view urged
Politicians and planners are being urged to take a long-term view of Auckland's growth and to start realising short-term money injections are not the best options for long-term economic growth and development of the city and New Zealand as a whole.
Project music to the ears
Project music to the ears
The University of Otago has announced plans to build a $26million facility for music and performing arts days ahead of an announcement expected to deliver widespread job cuts.
Building safe despite cracks: university
Building safe despite cracks: university
The University of Otago says its University Plaza building is safe, despite cracks forming in the Oamaru stone facade.