The parents of a student killed at a flat party three years ago say they have noticed "real change" in student safety attitudes since their daughter’s death.
The University of Otago hosted the unveiling of the Sophia Charter display inside the Link yesterday.
The charter was formed after student Sophia Crestani died when she was caught in a stairwell at a North Dunedin party in 2019.
Since the charter’s formation, Sophia’s parents said they had noticed improvements to student culture.
"There’s a real change that we’ve seen here — it’s a really positive place."
The charter was being heavily promoted through informing students about party safety, which included eduction about two-storey properties.
"There are also improvements to the streets with rubbish and glass."
Sophia’s mother, Elspeth McMillan, said it was "fantastic" seeing students involved in the initiative.
"It’s been really heartening to us to see that the stakeholders are genuinely engaged."
"We do this to ensure student safety is at the heart of the Otago legacy."
Following the end of O Week police told the Otago Daily Times they were impressed with student behaviour.
Sergeant Steve Jones said there had been a slow change in the student culture towards being better behaved and more responsible.
