Uni rebrand gains assent
Uni rebrand gains assent
The University of Otago will introduce a $1.3 million rebrand from next year following "strong support" from its community.
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University to go ahead with logo change
University to go ahead with logo change
The University of Otago will introduce a major $1.3 million branding change from next year.
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Decision on university logo change expected today
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Decision on university logo change expected today
A decision on whether the University of Otago will proceed with its controversial proposed logo change will be made today.
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Little response for student protest video
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Little response for student protest video
University of Otago science communication students have spoken out against cuts to the globally recognised department many of them have travelled from overseas to attend.
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National's hospital pledge 'not enough'
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National's hospital pledge 'not enough'
A $30 million plan to bring back beds, theatres and a PET scanner cut from the new Dunedin hospital does not go far enough, medical representatives say.
National pledges Dunedin hospital budget boost
National pledges Dunedin hospital budget boost
National has announced a $30 million plan to bring back cut beds, theatres and a PET scanner at the new Dunedin hospital.
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Dunedin Hospital buckles under 'extreme overload'
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Dunedin Hospital buckles under 'extreme overload'
Dunedin Hospital reached an "extreme overload" alert level more than 30 times last year, official information shows.
Sophia’s parents back opposition to easy alcohol
Sophia’s parents back opposition to easy alcohol
The parents of a young woman who died in one of Dunedin’s most high-profile alcohol-related deaths are backing a student group’s battle to end easily accessible alcohol at the city’s supermarkets.
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Police take aim at 'high-octane' supermarket booze
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Police take aim at 'high-octane' supermarket booze
Supermarkets are in the sights of the Dunedin police officer tasked with preventing alcohol-related harm.
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Otago welcomes news of student numbers boost
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Otago welcomes news of student numbers boost
The University of Otago is pleased with the prospect of another jump in medical student numbers on top of the 20-person increase set to take effect next year.
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Te Whatu Ora called to release internal review
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Te Whatu Ora called to release internal review
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (HNZ) is being called on to come clean about workforce shortages as a damning internal review into mental healthcare is withheld.
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Policy has ‘not helped’ uni's woes
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Policy has ‘not helped’ university's woes
Failure to apply a policy aimed at keeping the ballooning number of low-enrolment papers in check has "not helped" the University of Otago’s financial woes.
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Subsidy gives caregiver break from ‘slavery’
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Subsidy gives caregiver break from ‘slavery’
A Mosgiel caregiver who compared her situation to "modern-day slavery" has been able to enjoy her first real break in years.
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Otago, Victoria consider collaborating
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Otago, Victoria universities consider collaborating
The University of Otago is investigating teaming up with another financially struggling university as both investigate cutting courses.
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'One more hurdle' for struggling people
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'One more hurdle' for struggling people
The end of the fuel tax cut after more than a year will be "one more hurdle" for people struggling to make ends meet, and the impact may extend beyond the pump.
Cancer spurred self-reflection
Cancer spurred self-reflection
Richelle Smitheram felt like she was invincible, until she was rushed to hospital while on holiday, ushering in a major turning point in her life.
Otago climbs to 206 in uni ranking list
Otago climbs to 206 in uni ranking list
The University of Otago has reversed a multi-year slump, climbing in the QS World University Rankings for the first time since 2018 despite its present financial woes.
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Govt dodging blame for cutting learning centre, MP says
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Govt dodging blame for cutting learning centre, MP says
The Government is being accused of trying to pass the buck as different stories emerge over the latest cuts to the new Dunedin hospital.
Otago University climbs in world rankings
Otago University climbs in world rankings
The University of Otago has climbed in the QS World University Rankings, boosted by a high sustainability ranking of 22nd globally.
Mental health needs same priority: trustee
Mental health needs same priority: trustee
Mental health has been treated like the "poor cousin" in the healthcare system for too long, Shayne Walker, one of the Ashburn Clinic’s four new board members, says.