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Whaiao appoints co-chairs to lead Otago sustainability education
Whaiao - Education for Sustainability Otago is excited to announce the appointment of two co-chairpersons, Rachel Wesley and Dr Ian Hall, for the next two ye...
Apprentice builders put to test
Seven budding builders tested their skills in the Dunedin round of the New Zealand Certified Building apprentice challenge at Otago Polytechnic on Saturday.Otag...
Minister of Education visits Otago Polytechnic’s Trades Training Centre site
Otago Polytechnic hosted the Minister of Education, the Hon Chris Hipkins, on a visit today (Thursday 8 April) that included an inspection of the site for Otago...
Otago Polytechnic to host Building Apprentice Challenge
Eight apprentices will have their skills put to the test in the Dunedin round of the New Zealand Certified Building (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge at Otago Polytec...
Otago Polytechnic welcomes Government support for Māori and Pasifika midwifery students/tauira
Otago Polytechnic welcomes the announcement of a new Government initiative to support the success of Māori and Pasifika midwifery students/tauira and increase...
Otago Polytechnic offers veterinarians a walk on the wild side
Otago Polytechnic is offering veterinarians and veterinary nurses an invaluable opportunity to spread their wings.Otago Polytechnic’s School of Veterinary Nur...
Exhibition also research project for fashion guru
“A fashionista’s dream.”That’s how iD Emerging Design Awards founder and Otago Polytechnic academic leader of Fashion Design Dr Margo Barton describe...
Brew School bubbling along
Since opening its doors to learners in 2019, Otago Polytechnic’s Otago Brew School is now bubbling over with students.With 18 learners enrolled this year –...
Engineering Technology students, graduates win national award
A group of Otago Polytechnic Engineering Technology students/graduates have won a national award for a project that combined innovation, collaboration and a com...
New chapter in nursing journey
A group of internationally qualified nurses have unpacked their bags and started an exciting new chapter on their journey towards nursing registration in New Ze...
Otago Polytechnic unveils new Māori names for buildings
Otago Polytechnic today unveiled new Māori names for four of its key buildings.Having worked closely with rūnaka for several months, Otago Polytechnic is plea...
Domestic enrolments strong
Otago Polytechnic is experiencing strong domestic enrolments – resulting in the institution posting a more than $1 million surplus. Otago Polytechnic Chi...
Dunedin, what a place to study!
Our Dunedin campus is at the heart of everything we do, and we're incredibly proud to play our part in recognising Dunedin as the 'tertiary education capital of...Engineering learners showcase problem-solving skills
From a shiny plane, to an electric motorbike, to a log splitter, Otago Polytechnic’s end-of year Engineering Showcase celebrated a range of innovative solutio...
Architectural Studies graduate wins heritage award
An Otago Polytechnic Bachelor of Architectural Studies graduate has won the student category at the 2020 Dunedin Heritage Awards.Ilan Avraham, who graduated wit...
Keynotes announced for Māori Research Symposium
We’re delighted to announce our two keynote speakers for this year’s Māori Research Symposium, Kaitiakitaka (3 December, The Hub).Dr Eruera Tarena Ngāi T...
Otago Polytechnic lecturer wins Corrections award
Otago Polytechnic lecturer Jade Morgan has been awarded the Arts Access Corrections Māui Tikitiki ā Taranga Award 2020, recognising his work at Otago Correcti...
Otago Polytechnic Lecturer finalist for Best Design Awards 2020
Matthew Galloway, an Otago Polytechnic Lecturer in Design (Communication), is a contender for two prizes at next month’s prestigious Designers Institute of Ne...
Otago Polytechnic to host Student Voice Symposium
Otago Polytechnic’s Dunedin campus will be thrumming with student opinions, ideas, concerns and discussions this week.The inaugural Student Voice Symposium -...
Creativity pays off for Otago Polytechnic photography student
Otago Polytechnic photography student Oscar Hetherington has won the Grand Prize at the Sony Imaging 2020 Alpha Awards.Oscar, whose $10,000 prize comprises $800...
Otago Polytechnic helping foster game development in Dunedin
The New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) has joined forces with Swedish-based FutureGames and Otago Polytechnic, to develop new, world-class vocation...
Green light for Trade Training Centre
Otago Polytechnic welcomes the announcement of a multi-million-dollar Trade Training Centre, to be built at the heart of its Forth St Campus.Dr David Clark, Lab...
Significant rise in enrolments
Otago Polytechnic has witnessed a significant rise in student enrolments following the introduction of the Government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships...
Otago Polytechnic and partners offer seminars for job seekers
Otago Polytechnic has joined forces with a wide range of partners to offer two seminars for job seekers this week.The events, which will be held at Forsyth Barr...
Otago Polytechnic continues to play leading role in Dunedin economy
Otago Polytechnic’s value to the Dunedin economy has increased by more than $100 million in the past five years.An economic impact report, commissioned by Ota...
No cost? It’s a no-brainer
Otago Polytechnic welcomes the Government’s decision to scrap fees for a wide range of vocational education programmes.The Government this week gave more deta...
Otago Polytechnic proposes multi-million-dollar “shovel-ready” projects
Otago Polytechnic has acted on the Government’s call to develop “shovel-ready” projects, proposing two multi-million-dollar developments aimed at stimulat...
Otago Polytechnic and Otago Cricket join forces to develop International Centre of Cricket Excellence
Otago Polytechnic has partnered with the Otago Cricket Association in an innovative and exciting project, a proposed $1.1 million world-class cricket and educ...
Support a two-way street
Jema Shaw recognises that Covid-19 has prompted more than a few lifestyle changes since she graduated with a Bachelor of Culinary Arts from Otago Polytechnic on...
Finnish student thankful for Otago Polytechnic’s help in time of need
Finnish exchange student Milana Virtanen is back home in Helsinki, safe and well, thanks to the help of Otago Polytechnic staff who, like Milana, have gone the...
Nursing graduate praised for care of British PM
We're immensely proud of our London-based Bachelor of Nursing graduate Jenny McGee, who provided care to British PM Boris Johnson as he spent time in ICU with t...
Phil Ker receives honorary doctorate
Although every Otago Polytechnic graduation ceremony holds a special place for those involved, today’s event at the Dunedin Town Hall was particularly notable...
Students reflect on Shanghai experience
A group of Otago Polytechnic students have expanded their horizons courtesy of scholarships from a Shanghai tertiary education institution.Bill Hendry, Whitney...