Te Pukenga Graduate list - March 15th
About 615 people will graduate in person from Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga with qualifications in a wide range of subjects, including construction, engineering, technology, beauty and hairdressing,...
Graduation
Te Pūkenga Graduates
Te Pūkenga Graduates
About 250 people will graduate from Otago Polytechnic — Te Pukenga in person with a variety of qualifications including engineering trades, horticulture, midwifery, occupational therapy and...
Honorary degree for Farrant
Honorary degree for Farrant
Otago business leader and company director Ian Farrant will receive an honorary doctor of commerce degree from the University of Otago - and give the graduation address at a university graduation ceremony today.
University of Otago graduands - 4pm ceremony
University of Otago graduands - 4pm ceremony
MORE than 350 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in science, in a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 4pm today.
University of Otago graduands - 1pm ceremony
University of Otago graduands - 1pm ceremony
About 325 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in many disciplines, including applied science, biomedical sciences, consumer and applied sciences, physical education, dentistry, pharmacy and physiotherapy, in a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today.
Sun shines on their parade
Sun shines on their parade
University of Otago graduation - 25 May 2013 - 1pm ceremony
University of Otago graduation - 25 May 2013 - 1pm ceremony
More than 270 graduands will graduate in person from the University of Otago, with qualifications mainly in arts, education, music, teaching and theology, in a ceremony at the Regent Theatre, Dunedin at 1pm today. About 125 other people will also graduate in absentia.
University of Otago graduation - 25 May 2013 - 4pm ceremony
University of Otago graduation - 25 May 2013 - 4pm ceremony
More than 230 graduands in many disciplines, including law, dentistry, health sciences, medicine, pharmacy and physiotherapy, will graduate from the University of Otago at a second ceremony, also at the Regent Theatre, Dunedin, at 4pm today.
University of Otago graduands - 11 May 2013
University of Otago graduands - 11 May 2013
More than 270 graduands, mainly in commerce, will graduate from the University of Otago at a single ceremony, at the Regent Theatre, Dunedin, at 3pm today.
University of Otago graduands - 4pm ceremony
University of Otago graduands - 4pm ceremony
More than 320 graduands will graduate from the University of Otago in person, mainly with qualifications in science and biomedical sciences, in a second ceremony, at the Regent Theatre, today at 4pm. About 160 graduands will also graduate in absentia.
University of Otago graduands - 1pm ceremony
University of Otago graduands - 1pm ceremony
More than 260 graduands will graduate in person from the University of Otago, with qualifications in applied science, consumer and applied sciences, physical education and surveying, in a ceremony at the Regent Theatre, Dunedin, at 1pm today. About 50 other people will also graduate in absentia.
NZ in need of scientists, Hodgson tells graduates
NZ in need of scientists, Hodgson tells graduates
New Zealand needs more scientists and engineers and a ''stronger science voice'' to deal with the complexities of global climate change and other challenges, former Dunedin North MP Pete Hodgson says.
Professor speaks against euthanasia
Professor speaks against euthanasia
Prof Robin Taylor, of the University of Otago Medical School, has spoken out against voluntary euthanasia, telling university graduates that arguments for this were ''fundamentally flawed'', though they might be ''subtly tempting''.
Brain drain lamented
Brain drain lamented
University of Otago chemistry head Prof Lyall Hanton has spoken out over New Zealand's continuing science brain drain, warning that scientists are still "among our country's greatest exports".
Japanese graduand calls her own tune
Japanese graduand calls her own tune
After rousing Scottish spirits for decades, the anthem Scotland the Brave inspired Kaho Sakakura to delve into a foreign culture while living on foreign soil.
Firefighter well qualified for task
Firefighter well qualified for task
After graduating from the University of Otago at the weekend, Ravensbourne resident Casey Davies is continuing his twin passions of studying chemistry and volunteer firefighting.
TV medical dramas inspiring students
TV medical dramas inspiring students
The influence of popular television dramas such as Grey's Anatomy in launching medical careers and the need to avoid perfectionism were highlighted at University of Otago graduation ceremonies at the weekend.
Asthma researcher honoured with second doctorate
Asthma researcher honoured with second doctorate
Pioneering asthma researcher Prof Robin Taylor, of the University of Otago, is "thrilled" to be gaining a second doctorate, reflecting the excellence of his published research, at an Otago graduation ceremony today.
Retail sector bustles with crowds of visitors
Retail sector bustles with crowds of visitors
You can almost hear city retailers singing Gaudeamus igitur ("Let us rejoice").
Graduate numbers at record level
Graduate numbers at record level
Otago Polytechnic's graduation in Dunedin yesterday was the biggest December ceremony in the polytechnic's history, with 903 people graduating in a wide range of disciplines.