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Law alumni celebrate milestones and share expertise

Faculty hosts and alumni from around the globe gathered to reminisce and share insights at the Law 150th Conference and Reunion and Te Roopū Whai Pūtake 30th Reunion.


 
 
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Richness of learning goes beyond the classroom for recent graduate

Jolene Patuawa-Tuilave Māori Leadership in Law Scholarship recipient Te Hau Ariki Gardiner-Toi (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāpuhi), says Otago’s student community enriched his classroom learning.
 
 
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Ecological research boosted by conservation scholarships

Aotearoa New Zealand’s wildlife and natural environment will benefit from three generous scholarships awarded to outstanding postgraduate students.


 
 
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Your Story – Q&A with Camden Howitt, NZ Environmental Hero of the Year

Camden Howitt has had a strong connection with the natural world since childhood. Here the Otago BAppSc and BA alumnus talks about his motivation behind establishing the charity Sustainable Coastlines, the challenges of his work and how individuals can help protect our environment.

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Supporting Otago

A wonderful team effort by Otago alumni, students and staff resulted in a very successful trip to the Jessup International Law Moot Competition in Washington DC for the Otago Law students’ team.

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Hot picks 

Be entertained and feed your mind with our Hot Picks. You can relax in the comfort of your own home, while listening to a selection of podcasts, interviews, and lectures from Otago academics, visiting lecturers, and alumni.

Hot picks...

 
 
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Making a Difference

Two new scholarships will support students in the School of Surveying Te Kura Kairūri in their hydrographic surveying studies, and Māori and Pacific students undertaking postgraduate research in hauora Māori and Pacific health.

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University Snapshot

While taking part in Dunedin School of Medicine research, an “accidental miracle” has restored author Dr Lynley Hood’s eyesight. An innovative research project at the University of Otago, Wellington, is using photography to help men open up about their experiences of depression and anxiety.

University Snapshot...

 
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Upcoming 2023 Reunions and Events

For more details on upcoming events visit our alumni events calendar, information will be updated as it becomes available. Email reunions.alumni@otago.ac.nz if you would like more details or are interested in organising a reunion for your class.
   
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Dental class of 1963 reunion
Class of 2003 Physiotherapy reunion
   
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Dental Class of 1993 reunion Medical Class of 1988
 
 
 
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Alumni and academics shine in King’s Birthday Honours

Congratulations to all the alumni and academics who were recognised for their exceptional service in the King’s Birthday Honours, including Emeritus Professors Alison Rich (left) and Alison Cree (right).

Read about all those who received honours here
 
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Otago Images

With the celebration of 150 years of the Otago Medical School on the horizon (29 May-2 June 2025), we thought we’d bring a couple of well-known alumni faces from the past back to life with colour.

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Alumni In The News

Distinguished physiotherapist Dr Margot Skinner receives top World Physiotherapy award, Rayyanah Barnawi is the first woman from Saudi Arabia to travel to the International Space Station, Dr Angela Robertson looks at entrepreneurship later in life, and Information Science graduate Dr Christoph John and fellow alumni develop digital health and wellness start-up.

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Networks and Events 

Enjoy photos from the Law celebrations, alumni events in Boston and Australia, and graduations in Dunedin in May.

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