Aspiring dancers and marine scientists, and a new generation of Robert Burns Fellows, will benefit from the generosity of two university landlords.
The University of Otago is considering how to use a bequest from Leo and Phoebe Fisher to support education in music, dance and the marine environment.
Former Huntsman Steakhouse owner Mr Fisher died in November 2008, and Mrs Fisher died last September.
They gave the university their Portobello Rd home, a storage building in Harrow St and the UniPrint building on Albany St.
A plaque acknowledging the Fishers' bequest was unveiled at UniPrint on Tuesday.
University development and alumni relations director Associate Prof David Gerrard said the Harrow St building would likely continue to be used for storage and the Albany St bequest meant UniPrint would be able to operate rent free.
That might free up university money to support study in music, dance and the marine environment.
Mr Fisher was a dedicated supporter of marine science, the sea and fishing, and Mrs Fisher was a keen dancer, Prof Gerrard said.
The Fishers' Portobello Rd home, which has a rateable value of $460,000, would be sold to support the Robert Burns Fellowship, the university's year-long literary residency.
