Jobs disestablished at Otago University
Sixty-five support services workers at the University of Otago have been told their jobs will be disestablished and given the option to move into lower-level positions.
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Critic magazine seized by proctor
Critic magazine seized by proctor
The proctor and University of Otago Campus Watch staff have removed hundreds of copies of the latest edition of student magazine Critic following complaints.
University fire refuges `set a standard' on campus
University fire refuges `set a standard' on campus
Fire refuges installed in new buildings at the University of Otago are among the best-planned in the country, a Beca engineer who helped design them says.
Serious meningococcal case at Dunedin residential hall
Serious meningococcal case at Dunedin residential hall
An 18-year-old University of Otago student has been admitted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition with meningococcal disease.
Otago prof to lead new hunt for Loch Ness monster
Otago prof to lead new hunt for Loch Ness monster
An Otago University professor is at the head of a team set to tackle the mystery of the Loch Ness monster after more than 1000 years of questions about its existence.
Student mental health initiative wants to share stories online
Student mental health initiative wants to share stories online
A student-run initiative started in a bid to combat the stigma surrounding mental health is sharing real-life stories on its Facebook page.
Balanced lifestyle commended to graduates
Balanced lifestyle commended to graduates
Former University of Otago chancellor John Ward has urged university graduates to "be brave and innovate", to overcome barriers and strive for "realising your potential".
Maori Tb to be studied
Maori Tb to be studied
The disproportionately high rate of tuberculosis in New Zealand’s Maori population is partly due to the disease’s correlation with poverty, an Otago researcher says.
Proud and parading: Hundreds to graduate today
Proud and parading: Hundreds to graduate today
University of Otago graduands and proud friends and family members swarmed George St before two graduation ceremonies at the Dunedin Town Hall today.
Honorary doctorate for former uni chancellor
Former uni chancellor to receive honorary doctorate
Former long-serving University of Otago chancellor John Ward will gain an "overwhelming honour" when he receives an honorary doctorate of laws at a university graduation ceremony today.
Master’s degree another step on road
Master’s degree another step on road
High-achieving economics student Shaun Markham, who will graduate from the University of Otago today, is "very proud and very relieved" to have completed a master of economics degree, with distinction.
Better care key to new strategy
Better care key to new strategy
Focusing organisations on providing better healthcare for people will ease the implementation of the new primary and community care strategy, the newly appointed chairwoman of Alliance South says.
Differing views on innovation
Differing views on innovation
The four panelists who opened Dunedin Techweek ’18 last night had wildly different takes on innovation — and the discussion ranged from education to medicine and the legal system.
Shoppers warned on 'pay later' schemes
Shoppers warned on 'pay later' schemes
Instant gratification's just a click away for online shoppers - many of whom don't really know what they're agreeing to - and that's concerning, a University of Otago researcher says.
Study grant for Otago researcher
Study grant for Otago researcher
A University of Otago researcher has received funding to study RNA particles in the blood from patients with bowel cancer - and she hopes her study will one day make it possible to test for New...
Making campus a safer place
Making campus a safer place
The University of Otago is trying to create a safer environment after some near misses on campus involving cyclists and pedestrians.
Director of student health service calls time
Director of student health service calls time
Kim Ma'ia'i, director of the University of Otago's Student Health Service, is stepping down.
A cuppa before the parade
A cuppa before the parade
Pharmacy PhD graduands (from left) Anna Cooper, Nagham Ailabouni, Patti Napier and Vanda Symon sip tea at the graduation brunch before parading to the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday.
Urged to aim for the top
Urged to aim for the top
Microbiologist and immunologist Prof Greg Cook has urged University of Otago graduates not to "settle for second best, and don’t follow the dollars".
Time to celebrate
Time to celebrate
Ella Rose-Haig (centre, with arms outstretched) celebrates during a University of Otago graduation parade on Saturday morning, before graduating with a degree in sport and education.