Welcome to the latest edition of @Otago, your University of Otago alumni and friends newsletter.
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Emeritus Distinguished Professor Richie Poulton
It is with sadness we acknowledge the passing of Emeritus Distinguished Professor Richie Poulton. A respected and admired colleague and friend to many, Professor Poulton became Director of the world-renowned Dunedin Study in 2000.
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Your Story: From Law via the post to business leader and local hero
With a CV that includes teaching, planning, tourism, banking and a Local Hero award for contribution to the Taranaki community, Elaine Gill ONZM talks about the challenges of gaining her Law degree by correspondence, and her subsequent career path – which she describes as more of “a lurch”.
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Supporting Otago
Community contribution to diabetes research
A generous donation from Otago and Southland Lions Clubs will support research towards advanced diabetes technology for children and young people living with type 1 diabetes.
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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.
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Making a Difference
Professor Jemma Geoghegan appointed Webster Family Chair
Professor Geoghegan is the third holder of the Chair in Viral Pathogenesis, which was established in 2004 and endowed by Robert and Marjorie Webster. An Otago alumnus, Professor Robert Webster is an international expert in influenza.
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Otago Images
Take a look at these wonderful University of Otago Hockey and Athletics club photos from 100 years ago – we’ve added a little bit of technicolour magic to bring the Athletic Team of 1922 to life.
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Upcoming 2023/24 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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Why We ♥ Otago
Special scholarship marks 20 years of supporting graduates
Graduation celebrations paid tribute to the 20th anniversary of the Angela Allen Travelling Scholarship for the top Bachelor of Radiation Therapy graduate.
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Opportunities for Alumni
Alumni Global Lens photography competition
We would like to invite you as a member of the University of Otago alumni community to connect with us and share your experience of the world via the medium of photography in our 2023 photography competition.
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Alumni In The News
The home of Otago’s first female medical graduate Dr Emily Siedeberg has received the highest heritage classification; the SIX60 scholarship recipients for 2024 are announced; and Sir Wilson Isaac and Professor Mindy Chen-Wishart receive Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees.
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Networks and Events
The University of Otago, Christchurch celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special Civic showcase; alumni gathered at events in Wellington, Nelson, Blenheim, the UK, Berlin, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur; and our tauira were all smiles at Graduations in August.
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