Event teaches students how to protest
Protestors who are not fans of being pepper-sprayed, handcuffed or locked up in a police cell spent two hours learning how to avoid the common commotions.
Dunedin
Making penguins’ fish smoothies ‘intense’
Making penguins’ fish smoothies ‘intense’
The Dunedin Wildlife Hospital will set about making hundreds of litres of fish smoothies for penguins before the breeding season begins.
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'Gator on run for three years
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Alligator captures Burns Fellow’s imagination
At 200kg, Saturn was a muscle-bound fellow with a menacing smile and a more-than-slightly aggressive nature.
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Ozone data fears as satellites’ time runs out
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Ozone data fears as satellites’ time runs out
The clock is about to run out on the lifespan of several ozone detection satellites, which could have a major impact on the precision of the southern hemisphere’s weather forecasts.
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Polytech merger leaves MP baffled
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Polytech merger leaves MP baffled
Penny Simmonds had already seen Otago Polytechnic plans to erase a $10 million shortfall before placing it in a "federation" of underperforming institutions.
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‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed
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‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed
The head of Otago Polytechnic says she still has no idea what major changes announced on Monday actually mean for the institution.
People ‘reeling’ after death of student
People ‘reeling’ after death of student
A University of Otago student who died after a car crash is being remembered as a "force to be reckoned with".
Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers
Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers
People with autism are often framed by what society thinks they are unable to do, rather than what they are good at.
Otago has 'work to do' before getting out of new 'federation'
Otago has 'work to do' before getting out of new 'federation'
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says the government will look at removing Otago Polytechnic from its newly created "federation" model but there was still a "little bit of work to do" for the institute to get to a surplus.
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Polytech boss 'deeply disappointed' over change
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Polytech boss 'deeply disappointed' over change
Otago Polytechnic's leaders are "deeply disappointed" with a new educational model they say will risk its future viability.
Otago Polytechnic, SIT to return to regional governance
Otago Polytechnic, SIT to return to regional governance
Otago Polytechnic and the Southern Institute of Technology will be among the ten institutes to return to regional governance, the government has announced.
Uni launches bid to fund residency
Uni launches bid to fund residency
Determined to get the prestigious Children’s Writer in Residence fellowship back in place for 2027, the University of Otago has launched a major fundraising campaign.
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PhD at Oxford hits close to home
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PhD at Oxford hits close to home
Few 23-year-olds sit around stewing about the effects of dementia and the likelihood that it will one day affect them.
Focus on pregnancy, disease paths
Focus on pregnancy, disease paths
How much does a pregnant mother’s diet affect chronic disease progression?
Distinguished professor returning to Otago
Distinguished professor returning to Otago
Distinguished Prof Greg Cook is returning to the University of Otago to take up the vacated deputy vice-chancellor research and innovation role.
Returning to Otago for new role
Returning to Otago for new role
Distinguished Professor Greg Cook is returning to Otago University to take up the vacated Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation role.
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Caution urged over tenancy agreements
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Caution urged over tenancy agreements
A group of Dunedin students who unwittingly signed up to live with a "flatmate from hell" are warning others to take a careful look at their tenancy agreements.
Games week chance to reconnect
Games week chance to reconnect
Nearly 300 Malay students from across New Zealand descended on Dunedin recently to compete in a games week steeped in tradition.
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Polytech course cuts tip of iceberg: staff
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Polytech course cuts tip of iceberg: staff
The Otago Polytechnic has signalled it wishes to discontinue a trio of smaller courses, but staff say these cuts are the tip of the iceberg.
Accused rapist allowed to finish studies
Accused rapist allowed to finish studies
An accused rapist was allowed to continue studying at two Otago tertiary institutions, despite both being told about the allegations against him.