Explore Your Artistic Streak With Andrew McCulloch
Local Artist Andrew McCulloch is running five Life Drawing Classes from the 29th July through to 26th August, on Wednesdays from 6 to 8pm. Taking place in the Evison Lounge at Clubs and Socs, you don’t need to trek far from your flat to pick up a new winter hobby. These sessions are entirely beginner-friendly, but also suitable to those with experience.
Critic Te Ārohi had a chat with Andrew, who brings his experience in the...
Post-It Note “Warfare” Over AI-Generated Poster
Late last semester, a mailing list of Zoology Postgraduate students received a “not-positive email message” from their Head of Department. Critic Te Ārohi understands that the email was sent following some students putting critical post-it notes on an AI-generated poster made by staff. The email was subsequently shared with Critic.
The post-it notes, described in the email as “activism”, “warfare...
EXPLAINER: University Publishes Ethical Investment Policy
On Friday July 3rd, the University published their new Ethical Investment Policy. This followed the acceptance of the findings of the Working Group on Institutional Neutrality. Those findings included a recommendation to develop and adopt an ethical investment policy.
Why did the University develop an Ethical Investment Policy?
In May last year, a twenty five page report was tabled by the University’s Working Group on...
Critical Tribune: University Confirms Plans to Construct Campus Ice Rink
According to a statement from the University to Critical Tribune, the ice rink (included in fees from Semester Two onwards) will “reduce seasonal depression, boost morale and give physio students something to do other than keg stands.”
Critical Tribune speculates that this foray into ice skating is a result of the University trying to appeal to whatever Gen Z is into. With TV shows Heated Rivalry and Off Campus thrusting (LOL) ice...
The 2026 Re:Ori Lineup
Critic Te Ārohi hopes you have mentally recovered from the first semester. Godspeed if you have any special exams this week – we do not envy you. Before the lock-in starts (we know you’re planning one after those results), there’s a whole week of good stuff to get up to. Tickets to the paid events can be snagged on the OUSA website. Here’s what’s happening.
MONDAY: Monday is the indoor movie night. As...
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