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Blocking of OIA requests ‘unconvincing’
A critic of the University of Otago’s proposed arrangement with tech giant Palo Alto has called the institution’s use of ‘‘commercial sensitivity’’ to block official information requests as ‘...
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Fossils to be reunited in US
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Fossils to be reunited in US
For decades, a fossilised whale has been sitting in the basement of the University of Otago’s geology department — minus its head.
Nursing students help Welsh seaside town up sun smarts
Nursing students help Welsh seaside town up sun smarts
A group of Otago Polytechnic nursing students has been instrumental in helping a tiny coastal town in northern Wales start to tackle its rising skin cancer rates.
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Research in space physics recognised by world body
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Research in space physics recognised by world body
A University of Otago physicist has become just the second New Zealander in nearly 60 years to win a prestigious international science award for his work in space physics.
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Uni mulls ties to 'IDF-linked' firm, plans ethical policy
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Uni mulls ties to 'IDF-linked' firm, plans ethical policy
The University of Otago is developing an ‘‘ethical investment policy’’ as it grapples with whether to continue its partnership with tech giant Palo Alto.
Sextet keeps it clean for graduation
Sextet keeps it clean for graduation
The thing about the University of Otago Capping Sextet is that they have quite the reputation for being crude and even a little bit lewd.
Graduands parade before ceremonies
Graduands parade before ceremonies
University of Otago graduands march along George St on Saturday ahead of their graduation ceremony in the Dunedin Town Hall.
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Double graduation, twice the celebration for family
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Double graduation, twice the celebration for family
Apart from the occasional birthday party, today’s University of Otago graduation ceremony may be one of the last milestones fraternal twins Catrin and Alex Ogilvie get to experience together.
Foreign master's student numbers soar
Foreign master's student numbers soar
Education Ministry figures showed more full-time international students enrolled for degrees last year than domestic students.
Sliding into a musical month
Sliding into a musical month
University of Otago student Ben Walker plays the trombone during the ‘‘Music in May’’ concert at First Church yesterday.
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Students face ‘uncertain’ future
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Students face ‘uncertain’ future
Otago students say they may not finish their degrees after being blindsided by the government’s decision to scrap fees-free study.
Scholarship award timely for student
Scholarship award timely for student
The timing could not have been better for Alexander Lea.
Honorary degree — and a little Mozart
Honorary degree — and a little Mozart
Otago alumnus Prof Jonathan Lemalu performs Non piu andrai from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro after being presented with an honorary doctor of music degree.
Covid-19 effect latest topic of longitudinal Dunedin Study
Covid-19 effect latest topic of longitudinal Dunedin Study
The effects of Covid-19 on participants of the Dunedin Study are to be part of the latest phase of research in the detailed study of human health and development.
University of Otago graduation parade
University of Otago graduation parade
Hundreds of students graduated in two ceremonies at the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday following a parade along the city’s central retail street, George St.
Obituary: Barsby let deeds match words
Obituary: Barsby let deeds match words
The Roman poet Ovid wrote "Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these".
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
‘‘After my partner’s accident, I thought nothing else can hurt me, so I’ve got nothing to lose by trying.’’
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Celebrating Attenborough’s 100th
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Celebrating Attenborough’s 100th
Only a true fan still has ‘‘tired, worn-out old VHS tapes’’ featuring their hero.
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Lemalu hoping to hit right note for graduands
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Lemalu hoping to hit right note for graduands
Dunedin opera singer Jonathan Lemalu is not surprised he will have to ‘‘sing for his supper’’ when he returns to the town hall stage tomorrow for two University of Otago graduation ceremonies.
Judges taken by joyousness, impact of PhD thesis
Judges taken by joyousness, impact of PhD thesis
An Otago PhD graduate has won a prestigious Australian thesis award, with an academic work that ‘‘breaks the mould of what a PhD can be’’ and struck the judges with its ‘‘joyousness’’.