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DunedinOctober 20

Where have the student radicals gone?

The University of Otago Students' Association has grown too cosy with the university, leaving students without a voice and ending the association's long history of radical political action, some critics say.
Where have the student radicals gone?
Where have the student radicals gone?
DunedinDecember 1

Pair at odds over paint party

The Otago University Students' Association has had a crack at out-of-town student event organisers about a lack of commitment to health and safety.
Pair at odds over paint party
Pair at odds over paint party
DunedinJuly 2

Four OUSA resignations bring by-election

A mass by-election is being held after more than a third of Otago University Students' Association executive resigned within a month.
DunedinJune 26

OUSA surplus more than $500,000

The Otago University Students' Association remains in a solid financial position, and ran an operating surplus of more than $500,000 last year.
DunedinMay 21

Happy birthday, dear OUSA ...

The Otago University Students' Association celebrated its 124th birthday in style yesterday with president Ruby Sycamore-Smith blowing out the candles on a massive cake.
DunedinApril 11

Education officer

Laura Harris is the Otago University Students' Association's new education officer after a by-election this week.
DunedinMarch 3

O-Week 'massive show' for city

The students are back in town and set to revel in a week of fun that has become the envy of those studying outside Dunedin.
O-Week 'massive show' for city
O-Week 'massive show' for city
DunedinFebruary 16

Govt's university council plan slammed

The Government's decision to shrink university councils and get rid of mandatory staff, student and union membership has been slammed as a ''power grab'' and ''an attack on democracy''.
Govt's university council plan slammed
Govt's university council plan slammed
DunedinJanuary 13

Leaving on high note

A lack of work for graduates means former Otago University Students' Association president Francisco Hernandez is heading to Wellington.
Leaving on high note
Leaving on high note
OpinionJanuary 12

Students get political in run-up to election

Faster internet and fair student support are two key issues for students, writes Ruby Sycamore-Smith, the 2014 president of the Otago University Students' Association.
Students get political in run-up to election
Students get political in run-up to election
DunedinNovember 8

Work in progress

Signal construction manager David Driver stands in the Otago University Students' Association (OUSA) Recreation Centre, formerly known as the Clubs and Societies building, which is being renovated as part of a $2 million upgrade.
Work in progress
Work in progress
DunedinNovember 4

Seeking a national role

The Otago University Students' Association president has promised to fight to make student rights an election issue if chosen as president of the national students' association.
Seeking a national role
Seeking a national role
DunedinOctober 13

OUSA not part of boozy event

The Otago University Students Association had previously withdrawn from any involvement with a Dunedin dance concert held last week, during which about a dozen intoxicated people were treated by St John, officials said.
OUSA not part of boozy event
OUSA not part of boozy event
DunedinOctober 2

Council cuts announced

Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce yesterday announced plans to cut the maximum size of university and wananga governing councils from 20 members to 12.
DunedinOctober 2

OUSA and 'Critic' in stoush

The University of Otago is refusing to respond to reports it used ''strong-arm'' tactics to prevent the Otago University Students' Association buying a bar, while the students' association is rubbishing the claim.
OUSA and 'Critic' in stoush
OUSA and 'Critic' in stoush
DunedinSeptember 27

Student bar a focus for candidates

Students will vote for a new Otago University Students' Association president next week and the result could lead to a stronger push for a student-run bar.
Student bar a focus for candidates
Student bar a focus for candidates
DunedinSeptember 20

More money for OUSA

The Otago University Students' Association plans to employ a full-time ''queer support co-ordinator'' and set aside funding for a ''refined'' Hyde St keg party next year.
DunedinSeptember 19

Annual student art event

The Otago University Students' Association has brought some artistic flair on to campus as part of its 25th annual Art Week.
Annual student art event
Annual student art event
DunedinSeptember 18

OUSA seeks funding ground rules

The Otago University Students' Association (OUSA) is pushing for new ''ground rules'' in its funding arrangement with the university.
OUSA seeks funding ground rules
OUSA seeks funding ground rules
DunedinSeptember 15

Beer and food festival gets cracking

The organisers of today's inaugural Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival are confident it will be a success and expect a crowd of about 2500.
Beer and food festival gets cracking
Beer and food festival gets cracking
DunedinSeptember 12

University, OUSA in pub talks

The University of Otago is negotiating with the Otago University Students' Association about using ''taxpayer dollars'' to buy a pub, the association's president says.
NewsAugust 23

OUSA joins call to rally

The Otago University Students' Association has joined the other ''big three'' students' associations in calling for reforms to the national association.
OUSA joins call to rally
OUSA joins call to rally
DunedinAugust 22

Discounted student fares to be trialled

The Otago Regional Council is set to trial discounted bus fares for students in an effort to get more scarfies using public transport.
Discounted student fares to be trialled
Discounted student fares to be trialled
DunedinAugust 13

'Rogue' landlords blamed

The University of Otago's reputation is suffering because of a ''rogue minority of landlords'', Otago University Students' Association president Francisco Hernandez says.
DunedinAugust 7

OUSA executive pay proposals

University of Otago student politicians could be paid up to a third more if performance-based pay is approved.
OUSA executive pay proposals
OUSA executive pay proposals