Non-academics form majority of uni staff
Non-academics form majority of uni staff
An investigation into "administrative bloat" has found New Zealand universities employ more non-academic staff than their international peers.
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Protesters who damaged room get uni group’s support
Protesters who damaged room get uni group’s support
A group opposing staffing cuts at the University of Otago have come out in solidarity with three protesters who were filming damaging a room in the Commerce Building.
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Councillors want passenger rail priority
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Councillors want passenger rail priority
Six Dunedin city councillors have signed an open letter pressuring political parties to make passenger rail a priority ahead of the October election.
Bill for uni protest damage could top $10,000
Bill for uni protest damage could top $10,000
The bill for damage to the University of Otago’s commerce building from a protest against cuts this week could top $10,000, police say.
University protesters charged with damaging property
University protesters charged with damaging property
Three people protesting cuts at the University of Otago have been arrested and charged after damaging property in the Commerce Building.
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Uni geology department next in line for cuts
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Uni geology department next in line for cuts
A University of Otago department which has been an important part of the institution since the 19th century is the next in line for cuts.
Three arrested for damaging property at uni protest
Three arrested for damaging property at uni protest
People protesting cuts at the University of Otago have been arrested and charged after damaging property in the commerce building.
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Assessment raises concerns about Waitaki hydro-power
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Assessment raises concerns about Waitaki hydro-power
Business-as-usual operations of the Waitaki hydro-power schemes will not restore the "mana" of the Waitaiki River, consent renewal application documents say.
College to close for strengthening
College to close for strengthening
Hall of residence Arana College is up for a multimillion-dollar strengthening to meet Building Code requirements.
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House gutted by fire
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House gutted by fire
Smoke detectors may have saved the life of the resident of a Lookout Point house gutted in a fire yesterday morning.
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World Cup a ‘showcase’ for Dunedin
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World Cup a ‘showcase’ for Dunedin
The world has been watching as Dunedin plays host to the Fifa Women’s World Cup and the international event will have lasting effects on the city, deputy mayor Sophie Barker says.
DairyNZ admits farm management not enough to improve waterways
DairyNZ admits farm management not enough to improve waterways
Steps beyond farm management could be necessary in some catchments to restore the health of New Zealand rivers, the dairy industry has acknowledged
Uni’s top ranking ‘heartening to see’
Uni’s top ranking ‘heartening to see’
The University of Otago has recorded good pass rates for the most recent academic year during "challenging" times.
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Excavation firm still owes almost $3m despite asset sales
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Excavation firm still owes almost $3m despite asset sales
A Mosgiel-based excavation company still owes creditors nearly $3 million after the sale of most of its plant equipment and vehicles.
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University’s consultancy cost increase ‘exorbitant’
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University’s consultancy cost increase ‘exorbitant’
The University of Otago has been accused of exorbitant spending after its bill for consultants increased by more than 26% over the past five years.
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Varsity restructuring may add to savings
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Varsity restructuring may add to savings
University of Otago staff will again be in the firing line as the institution seeks $10 million in savings from restructuring.
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Uni’s plan ‘wishful thinking’
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Uni’s plan ‘wishful thinking’
The University of Otago aims to get through its financial struggles by increasing enrolments by 20% and rapidly lifting the number of international students.
‘Football tragics’ out to make most of World Cup
‘Football tragics’ out to make most of World Cup
A football-mad father and daughter are going all out to celebrate the Fifa Women’s World Cup in Dunedin.
Vaping industry stung by criticism in report
Vaping industry stung by criticism in report
The vaping industry has come out swinging against an article that criticises the proliferation of vape shops, arguing more are needed.
Vape shops outnumber KFC and Maccas
Vape shops outnumber KFC and Maccas
Vaping outlets significantly outnumber KFC and McDonald’s restaurants in New Zealand, according to the latest research.