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DunedinMarch 14

Te Pukenga Graduate list - March 15th

About 615 people will graduate in person from Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga with qualifications in a wide range of subjects, including construction, engineering, technology, beauty and hairdressing, education, social services, architect, management, design, arts and nursing in ceremonies at 12.30pm and 3.30pm today. A futher 221 people will graduate in absentia.
DunedinMarch 9

Te Pūkenga Graduates

About 250 people will graduate from Otago Polytechnic — Te Pukenga in person with a variety of qualifications including engineering trades, horticulture, midwifery, occupational therapy and veterinary nursing in a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 12.30pm today.
BusinessMay 15

Honorary degree for Farrant

Otago business leader and company director Ian Farrant will receive an honorary doctor of commerce degree from the University of Otago - and give the graduation address at a university graduation ceremony today.
Honorary degree for Farrant
Honorary degree for Farrant
NewsMay 8

University of Otago graduands - 4pm ceremony

MORE than 350 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in science, in a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 4pm today.
DunedinMay 8

University of Otago graduands - 1pm ceremony

About 325 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in many disciplines, including applied science, biomedical sciences, consumer and applied sciences, physical education, dentistry, pharmacy and physiotherapy, in a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today.
DunedinMarch 18

Sun shines on their parade

Sun shines on their parade
Sun shines on their parade
DunedinMay 24

University of Otago graduation - 25 May 2013 - 4pm ceremony

More than 230 graduands in many disciplines, including law, dentistry, health sciences, medicine, pharmacy and physiotherapy, will graduate from the University of Otago at a second ceremony, also at the Regent Theatre, Dunedin, at 4pm today.
DunedinMay 24

University of Otago graduation - 25 May 2013 - 1pm ceremony

More than 270 graduands will graduate in person from the University of Otago, with qualifications mainly in arts, education, music, teaching and theology, in a ceremony at the Regent Theatre, Dunedin at 1pm today. About 125 other people will also graduate in absentia.
DunedinMay 10

University of Otago graduands - 11 May 2013

More than 270 graduands, mainly in commerce, will graduate from the University of Otago at a single ceremony, at the Regent Theatre, Dunedin, at 3pm today.
DunedinMay 3

University of Otago graduands - 4pm ceremony

More than 320 graduands will graduate from the University of Otago in person, mainly with qualifications in science and biomedical sciences, in a second ceremony, at the Regent Theatre, today at 4pm. About 160 graduands will also graduate in absentia.
DunedinMay 3

University of Otago graduands - 1pm ceremony

More than 260 graduands will graduate in person from the University of Otago, with qualifications in applied science, consumer and applied sciences, physical education and surveying, in a ceremony at the Regent Theatre, Dunedin, at 1pm today. About 50 other people will also graduate in absentia.
DunedinDecember 16

NZ in need of scientists, Hodgson tells graduates

New Zealand needs more scientists and engineers and a ''stronger science voice'' to deal with the complexities of global climate change and other challenges, former Dunedin North MP Pete Hodgson says.
DunedinDecember 9

Professor speaks against euthanasia

Prof Robin Taylor, of the University of Otago Medical School, has spoken out against voluntary euthanasia, telling university graduates that arguments for this were ''fundamentally flawed'', though they might be ''subtly tempting''.
DunedinDecember 19

Brain drain lamented

University of Otago chemistry head Prof Lyall Hanton has spoken out over New Zealand's continuing science brain drain, warning that scientists are still "among our country's greatest exports".
DunedinDecember 18

Firefighter well qualified for task

After graduating from the University of Otago at the weekend, Ravensbourne resident Casey Davies is continuing his twin passions of studying chemistry and volunteer firefighting.
Firefighter well qualified for task
Firefighter well qualified for task
DunedinDecember 18

Japanese graduand calls her own tune

After rousing Scottish spirits for decades, the anthem Scotland the Brave inspired Kaho Sakakura to delve into a foreign culture while living on foreign soil.
Japanese graduand calls her own tune
Japanese graduand calls her own tune
DunedinDecember 11

TV medical dramas inspiring students

The influence of popular television dramas such as Grey's Anatomy in launching medical careers and the need to avoid perfectionism were highlighted at University of Otago graduation ceremonies at the weekend.
TV medical dramas inspiring students
TV medical dramas inspiring students
DunedinDecember 11

Asthma researcher honoured with second doctorate

Pioneering asthma researcher Prof Robin Taylor, of the University of Otago, is "thrilled" to be gaining a second doctorate, reflecting the excellence of his published research, at an Otago graduation ceremony today.
Asthma researcher honoured with second doctorate
Asthma researcher honoured with second doctorate
DunedinDecember 10

Retail sector bustles with crowds of visitors

You can almost hear city retailers singing Gaudeamus igitur ("Let us rejoice").
DunedinDecember 9

Graduate numbers at record level

Otago Polytechnic's graduation in Dunedin yesterday was the biggest December ceremony in the polytechnic's history, with 903 people graduating in a wide range of disciplines.
DunedinDecember 5

Watch for traffic, stick together: prof

The world was "awash with information" but knowledge was less abundant and wisdom scarce, University of Otago professor of pharmacy Ian Tucker told university graduates at the weekend.
Watch for traffic, stick together: prof
Watch for traffic, stick together: prof
DunedinAugust 29

Brian Turner warns NZ becoming 'nation of lapdogs'

New Zealand increasingly appears to be a nation of "lapdogs rather than leaders" despite once having been seen as a social laboratory other nations admired, poet Brian Turner warns.
DunedinAugust 28

Dream to turn sea urchins into lucrative export industry

Daniel Garama has realised his dream of becoming a biochemist and his research on sea urchins could help develop a lucrative aquaculture export industry.
Dream to turn sea urchins into lucrative export industry
Dream to turn sea urchins into lucrative export industry
DunedinAugust 10

Graduation at Regent

The Regent Theatre will host its first University of Otago graduation later this month, but the change of venue from the traditional Dunedin Town Hall ceremony has highlighted logistical concerns for organisers.
DunedinMay 23

'Expect the unexpected' - Skegg

University of Otago vice-chancellor Prof Sir David Skegg has urged Otago graduates to make the most of their talents but also warned them to "expect the unexpected".
'Expect the unexpected' - Skegg
'Expect the unexpected' - Skegg