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Welcome to our first @Otago newsletter for 2024! Please note we have changed our email to otagoalumni@universityofotago.ac.nz. 📧 If your contact details have changed, or you would like to update your mailing preferences, please complete our online form.
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Year heralds new Senior Leadership announcements
The start of the year heralded the announcement of a new Vice-Chancellor and Otago’s first Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori. Former Deputy Prime Minister and Otago alumnus Hon Grant Robertson will take up the role of Vice-Chancellor from July, while distinguished legal scholar Professor Jacinta Ruru (Raukawa, Ngāti Ranginui) has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori. |
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Prestigious Schwarzman fellowship in China a first for Otago
Inspirational young Business and Chinese language alumna, Jamie Wood (Kāi Tahu), has been awarded a Schwarzman Scholar fellowship to study a master’s programme in global affairs at Schwarzman College, which sits within Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. |
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Your Story: Sporting legends talk cricket, rugby, music and careers
Rounding out a summer of cricket, New Zealand greats Martin Snedden and John Wright look back at their time at Otago, their careers, and their memorable cricketing moments. |
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Supporting Otago
Alumni entrance scholarships “life-changing”
Donor-funded Entrance Scholarships provide students with the opportunity to study at Otago, by easing financial stress and opening the door to new possibilities. Read more about the difference the scholarships make to the 2024 recipients below.
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Making a Difference
Generous gift supports students and research
A major bequest of $3.8m from US-based medical alumnus Dr John M. Stewart will support students and research at the University of Otago. The gift was made through the Alumni of the University of Otago in America, with the undergraduate John M. Stewart Scholarship the first initiative established.
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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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University Snapshot
New research from Otago has shown that our furry friend Kiwifruit is a powerful mood booster. 20Twenties Young Alumni Award winner and Atawhai Interactive game development studio co-director Lisa Blakie (Kāi Tahu, Waitaha, Pākehā) has been appointed to teach game studies and game writing in Otago’s English and Linguistics Programme. |
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Otago Images
Take a look at these wonderful photos of laboratories of yesteryear at the University of Otago. We have added colour with some technical wizardry to bring them back to life for you.
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Upcoming 2024 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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Home Science Class of 1966 Reunion
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Medical Class of 1979 Reunion |
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Dental Class of 1984 Reunion
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Medical Class of 1974 (TBC)
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Why We ♥ Otago
“Passing the torch” - gifted surgeon calls time
Distinguished Otago medical alumnus, Vascular and Transplant surgeon, and keen wildlife and astro photographer, Professor Justin Roake, has retired after a decades-long career as Professor of Surgery at the University of Otago, Christchurch.
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Alumni In The News
Dr Olive Webb and Stuart Muir are finalists in Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year awards; seven alumnae are named in Cuisine Top 50 Women in Food and Drink NZ; Joel Woods and Ben Wallace of Holiday Records launch Bio Vinyl, Dr Katie Cooper and Dr Rebecca Rice co-author new Te Papa book.
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Networks and Events
The year has started with some important alumni events including the welcoming of alumni scholarship recipients to the University, and alumni events in New Plymouth, Tauranga, and Napier where Professor Robert Patman was the guest speaker. We also welcomed our younger alumni to Auckland at an event in the CBD.
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