Roman Empire declined, domestic enrolment numbers just following the trend.

Posted 3:43am Wednesday 27th April 2011

Stricter entry requirements to the University of Otago have seen a reduction in Semester One enrolments. With penalties for exceeding their allocated domestic roll cap, the University raised entry requirements in Semester Two last year and introduced a two-tier domestic enrolment system this Read more...

Polytech plans move to trimester system

Posted 6:57am Thursday 14th April 2011

The Otago Polytechnic is considering extending its academic year from two semesters to three trimesters. Instead of the current 32-week year split into two semesters, there would be three 14-week trimesters. Under the proposed model, classes would begin mid-January and run through to the end Read more...

Insider Trading

Posted 4:05am Monday 11th April 2011

University of Otago researchers Dr David Lont and Kate McCune have received international recognition for their work investigating insider share trading in the United States. Together with Professor Paul Griffin of the University of California, the pair performed an eight-year study examining the Read more...

Christchurch Campus to Reopen

Posted 1:31am Tuesday 15th March 2011

The University of Otago will resume teaching at its Christchurch campus this week. A temporary teaching facility has been set up in the Hagley Golf Club building whilst repairs to buildings damaged in last month's earthquake take place. Whilst most of the 800 Otago students in Christchurch will be Read more...

Cash Money for Uni

Posted 3:23am Tuesday 8th March 2011

The development of a medical healing gel by University of Otago researchers has led to significant financial rewards for the University. Produced in a joint research project with the University of Adelaide and Wellington-based company Robinson Squidgel, the "healing gel" aids in the Read more...

Students for Hire, for Free

Posted 2:59am Monday 18th October 2010

The Otago Daily Times last week ran a heart-warming tale about 73-year-old Wakari resident Tony Brosnan getting some students around to do his housework. Brosnan, who had read about the Student Life Scarfie Card programme that will launch next year, decided that he couldn’t wait that Read more...

Rodent-Infested Shithole to Rent, Must Supply Own Rodents

Posted 9:49pm Monday 11th October 2010

The winners of OUSA's Next Top Flat Competition were announced last week, with two flats receiving prizes for finishing first in their respective categories. The title of Best Flat went to 'The Picnic Table' on Albany Street, with the inhabitants taking home $150 worth of grocery vouchers. Read more...

Art Attack

Posted 2:10am Monday 11th October 2010

The University of Otago College of Education was subject to an "art attack" by group ArTarts last Monday. ArTarts were protesting against new funding allocations within the College of Education, which they claim will reduce art tuition to teachers by 25%. The "art attack" was carried out after Read more...

Psychology Building Opened

Posted 10:01pm Sunday 26th September 2010

The new University of Otago Psychology Department building was officially opened last Tuesday. Named after influential American psychologist William James, the $25-million, six-level complex features a new Clinical Psychology centre, and an innovative roof garden where rainwater is recycled. Read more...

Otago to run Science Academy

Posted 4:56am Monday 13th September 2010

The Government is providing almost $600 000 towards the establishment of a University of Otago Science Academy. Initially a two-year pilot scheme is to be implemented, involving students and teachers from secondary schools without major science laboratory facilities. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Read more...