OUSA

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.

Pair at odds over paint party

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.

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.

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.

Happy birthday, dear OUSA ...

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.

Education officer

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

O-Week 'massive show' for city

Students Callum Mulligan (19, left) and Simon Roberts (20), both of Christchurch, play a game of...

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.

Govt's university council plan slammed

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''.

Leaving on high note

New Otago University Students' Association president Ruby Sycamore-Smith, with former president...

Leaving on high note

A lack of work for graduates means former Otago University Students' Association president Francisco Hernandez is heading to Wellington.

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.

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.

Seeking a national role

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.

OUSA not part of boozy event

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.