Allison Rudd

Otago Polytechnic council members admit it will take some getting used to but have agreed to do away with printed agendas and reports.

Nine University of Otago staff have lost their jobs after reviews in two service departments.

The Otago Polytechnic council is at full strength with the appointment of its eighth member, Wellington educational manager Dr Peter Coolbear.

Otago Polytechnic head Phil Ker says his institution will continue to enrol young students in low-level qualifications, despite that category of student having the greatest potential to negatively affect tertiary education providers' government funding.

Some University of Otago students will have paid research jobs this summer, despite a major scheme part-funded by the government ending.

Two Dunedin educators received kudos and cash at this year's national tertiary teaching awards.

Three hundred staunch Otago rugby fans took the train to the Ranfurly Shield game in Invercargill on Saturday.

When University of Otago dental student Jessica Po began searching for participants for her research into nocturnal teeth grinders, she discovered a subject so close to home he was actually in it.

Otago University Students Association (OUSA) president Harriet Geoghegan has announced she is seeking a second term.

Among the more than 2000 students and staff attracted to the University of Otago from virtually every corner of the world are a growing number of Muslims. This week is Islam Awareness Week. Reporter Allison Rudd talks to four students and finds out what it is like to be a young Muslim in Dunedin.

Otago Polytechnic injected almost $200 million into the New Zealand economy last year and $572.3 million over the past three years, an economic impact report shows.

As usual, I proffer a hand for a handshake when I meet my interview subjects, Muslim university students Mahmoud Amer and Hikmat Noorebad.

Otago Polytechnic has decided against moving its Institute of Sport and Adventure to the Forsyth Barr Stadium, saying fit-out and lease costs are higher than it can afford.

The results of two Otago University Students Association referendums held last week are in doubt after eight complaints about the lead-up to the referendums and the voting process.