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Otago Polytechnic is proud to have achieved Rainbow Tick re-accreditation again, recognising that we provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place for people o...

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Otago Polytechnic fashion graduate Tara Viggo is helping ensure the iD International Emerging Designer Awards 2023 are on point when it comes to sustainability....

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The distance between Dunedin, NZ, and Florida, USA, is roughly 15,000kms. Yet a combination of cutting-edge technology and can-do attitude has provided Dunedin...

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Otago Polytechnic - Te Pūkenga strives to create an environment where all people feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential. As a Rainbow...

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It’s not unusual for the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital to treat protected red billed gulls, which often require treatment for injuries such as fractured wings.But...

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Construction Students had a very interactive and informative guest lecture about Dispute Resolution for Construction Projects recently. Our Construction team in...

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Our IT department had a visitor from Japan last week. Dr Farhad Mehdipour invited Dr Ari Aharari to visit OPAIC and explore opportunities for collaboration. Dr...

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Master’s graduate Chengyun (Evan) Wang is loving his work as a Payment and Settlement Analyst at the Bank of China New Zealand. Evan came to New Zealand from...

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All kaimahi are required to complete Health & Safety Warrant of Fitness online training annually. Existing staff can complete a refresher quiz, while new staff...

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Bicultural CompetencyAll the training opportunities for building your bicultural competency during 2023 are available for booking through these links. These ses...

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  As Gina Martelli marks her 20th year of veterinary nursing, she can take no small measure of pride in her latest achievement.On Friday, 10 March, Gina will g...

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More than 450 graduands are set to graduate from Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga on Friday, 10 March.Around 250 graduands will attend the Dunedin Town Hall cere...

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From making go-karts to fixing sail boats, Jarvis Cross has always been interested in solving mechanical issues.Now, the Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga Mechani...

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OPAIC student, Mohammad Deljoo, has just taken out seven gold medals at the New Zealand Masters Games 2023. Mohammad was a member of the Iranian national swimmi...

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There were plenty of heartfelt words shared at a gathering to farewell Nimo Elisara-Too this morning. Amid the tears, laughter, waiata and kai, colleagues and f...

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Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga ākonga Georgia Pope turned up to begin studying a Master of Architecture (Professional) at our Dunedin campus this week – and...

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Join the next lunchtime series of Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori. Te Reo Māori for the Workplace, starts Wednesday 15 March, delivered over 2 weeks - https:/...

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Cliff Lochhead has long had Antarctica on his bucket list. And, indeed, his forthcoming trip to the icy continent is likely to involve a form of bucket. In an i...

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Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga is set to introduce a new Master of Architecture (Professional) programme.The programme begins on 27 February and is a signifi...

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Whiria te tākata  Weave the people together  Teaching Excellence Symposium   29-30 June 2023    This inaugural Teaching Excellence symposium has five key...

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Te Pā Tauira - Student Village was abuzz with laughter, questions and advice as the majority of its residents arrived for the start of “Move In Week” today...

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Hi everyone, Thanks for your time at staff day, as we step into 2023 it’s important for us to take the time to reconnect, reflect, plan and build on our stron...

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Chun (Simon) Song got a job interview with a construction company the day after he completed his Bachelor of Construction with us and is now working as an Earth...

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Do you catch a bus to get to (or from) Otago Polytechnic? The Otago Regional Council has advised that, as of Monday 13 February, buses will no longer travel dow...

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We’re welcoming more than 180 new students to the campus this study block. Last Friday’s Orientation had to be moved online due to flooding in Auckland. We...

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A reminder that all staff are required to complete the following short online training modules on Moodle annually. This training helps to keep kaimahi and ākon...

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As we are all well aware, the start of a new academic year is looming large. And, as we also know, there are some potential tauira who have yet to decide on the...

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Kia ora koutou, As you may have heard, our colleague and friend Tracey Howell has accepted a new and exciting role outside of the business.  We’re sad to see...

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Two hoiho chicks at the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital recently broke free of their pen and created a little mayhem, leaving staff to face the aftermath of a "poonam...

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Talk about a juggling act!Suzanne Voice spent the final stages of her Graduate Diploma in Design working on a very special project — preparing interactive exh...

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The same technology used to identify Covid-19 early in 2020 has been used to successfully work out the source of recent mass deaths in our precious yellow-eyed...

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An Otago Polytechnic student-built house has gone to a good home – the Catlins site of the Otago Youth Adventure Trust.Mosgiel freight firm McNeilly Heavy Hau...

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Student Lloyd Anthony Aro has landed a job as Health and Safety Adviser for a major Auckland infrastructure project after starting out as a cleaner on the site....

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As Otago Polytechnic student Stefan Savage-Mason prepares to graduate on Friday 16 December, he has another reason to feel a sense of accomplishment.The Bachelo...

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Otago Polytechnic learner Leah Purchase has received a Rotary scholarship aimed at encouraging her into further study and, possibly, a long-term career in the h...

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  Around 500 graduands will attend two Otago Polytechnic’s Graduation ceremonies at the Dunedin Town Hall on Friday, 16 December.More than 140 learners will...

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Philip Cullen describes himself as an old-school accountant, a practical person who prefers to deal with the facts at hand. Those with budgetary agendas would l...

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A new poutokomanawa (sculpture) representing past and future was unveiled at Otago Polytechnic’s Dunedin campus on Thursday 8 December.The poutokomanawa symbo...

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Te Pūkenga has released a new, enhanced version of Te Pae Tawhiti —Te Tiriti o Waitangi Excellence Framework document.The framework provides a structure to e...

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Otago Polytechnic is excited to announce the appointment of Jason Tibble as Executive Director.Jason will begin the role on Monday, following the appointment of...

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Otago Polytechnic Executive Director Dr Megan Gibbons has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive: Academic Centre and Learning Systems of Te Pūkenga.“This is...

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We celebrated sustainable innovation at our inaugural Smart Aotearoa Sustainable Development Awards last night. The event was organised by a group of people fro...

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New Zealand’s game developers will receive an immediate funding boost to help support the growth of local studios beyond the current Dunedin centre.“New Zea...

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Let’s ensure every child has a happy Christmas!  The Catalytic Foundation runs an annual Christmas Shoebox Project which is super easy to get behind and supp...

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Following a rigorous application process in late 2022, new members have been welcomed to Otago Polytechnic’s Professoriate - Te Kāhui Ahorangi. Professors Ka...

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Our Construction Team took students for a site visit to Britomart Station, the construction site for the City Rail Link project, this month. Mark Lampad who is...

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Nursing Senior Lecturer Kerry Davis has been flying the flag for Otago Polytechnic at the recent Intravenous Nursing New Zealand conference.Held in Christchurch...

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Otago Polytechnic is celebrating its people, place, history and future in a six-month exhibition at Tūhura Otago Museum from December 2022 to May 2023.Openin...

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Otago Polytechnic’s annual Charity House Auction, held on Saturday 19 November, raised $110,000 for a range of community groups.Around 50 people attended the...

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Our students enjoyed hearing from a range of speakers including our own alumni at the Applied Management Industry Open Day yesterday. Our first guest speaker wa...

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Otago Polytechnic learner Sidney North has travelled from the time of the Incas to more recent fashion obsessions to arrive at her latest collection, which will...

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Otago Polytechnic learner Best Apisit certainly likes to keep himself busy.Best is preparing for the “Debrief” exhibition, part of Otago Polytechnic’s Stu...

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After running a competition amongst our ākonga to find a new name for the Student Hub, a winner has been selected.  Drum roll please…  The new look Student...

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As we approach the end of another busy and rewarding year, we want to celebrate the great mahi with our annual Learner Awards. These awards recognise outstandi...

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From a dolls house-type imagining of Kiwi chart-topping band Six60, to a cardboard model of the Dunedin Railway Station, Otago Polytechnic has this week played...

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Our Head of Department for Information Technology gave a well-received presentation at Massey University recently. Massey’s Construction Department invited Dr...

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Rajesh Bilur says OPAIC provided him with technical expertise, soft skills, and tools to get ready to work in his chosen industry. Rajesh came to New Zealand fr...

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We heard from a range of experts about the value of sustainability at our first-ever Green Office Toitū conference on Friday evening. Green Office Movement Coo...

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Recent Bachelor of Information Technology graduate, Giang (Daniel) Tran, has landed a job as a software engineer at a fast-growing start-up in the Conversationa...

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After almost 33 years at Otago Polytechnic’s Central Campus, Jo Wakelin is leaving for fresh challenges.Certainly, she describes her future as a “renaissanc...

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As Otago Polytechnic prepares for its 16TH annual Charity House Auction on 19 November, it will hold the first in a series of open homes on Thursday, 27 October...

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How do you begin a feast of student-led activities? By hosting an actual feast.Otago Polytechnic’s annual Student Showcase officially begins this Thursday 27...

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OPAIC helped Nikolai Kalininskii discover what he wanted to achieve in life. He gave the student address on behalf of OPAIC graduates at our Graduation last wee...

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Otago Polytechnic Lecturer Rachel Dibble has won a Te Whatu Kairangi –Ako Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Award for 2022. The award is among the most prestigious t...

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From a banana hanger to cast iron cookware, a heavy-duty blanket to a bowl made of carbon fibre, a group of talented Otago Polytechnic learners are holding a po...

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A huge array of locally grown plants will be on sale at Otago Polytechnic’s annual Giant Plant Sale, to be held at its Central Otago Campus this Labour Weeken...

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A tree re-planting ceremony was held at Otago Polytechnic’s Dunedin Campus yesterday, Tuesday 18 October, to commemorate the late Dr Linda Wilson, founding HO...

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A vibrant array of design projects are on display at Otago Polytechnic’s Dunedin Campus this week as it hosts the annual Celebrate Design Secondary Schools Aw...

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We celebrated success and resilience at our 15th Graduation ceremony at the Auckland Town Hall yesterday. A total of 149 graduates crossed the stage yesterday....

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Three of our previous Online Student Representatives from different parts of the world are happy to finally be together on campus. Raul Penaranda, Kashmira More...

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Otago Polytechnic has won three medals in the Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards 2022.Otago Polytechnic Design (Communication) learner Vincen...

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Erica Novianti loved the small class sizes and hands-on approach offered by OPAIC. She recently completed her Bachelor of Information Technology and was one of...

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Hetaswi Patel was able to move seamlessly from her study into her construction internship thanks to the hands-on nature of her programme. Heta has just complete...

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We welcomed students from more than 15 countries to the campus today at our final Orientation event for 2022. Our new students in this intake have come from Ind...

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  Otago Polytechnic has worked with a Dunedin community group to come up with an innovative solution to recycling milk bottle tops.A milk bottle top shredder,...

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It’s fair to say Otago Polytechnic student Spencer Byers has had more than a few balls in the air lately.Spencer, who is completing a Master of Applied Scienc...

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Rosa Nevison has good reason to be in a celebratory mood come Otago Polytechnic’s graduation ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall on Thursday 22 September.Rosa w...

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Tereinamu Hakopa (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa) is used to graduation ceremonies, yet this week’s event signifies a key stage in her jour...

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Japanese Information Technology student Kazuhisa Kondo is excelling in his progamme and helping others to succeed. Kazuhisa has received four Excellent Scholar...

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As she prepares to celebrate graduation, Otago Polytechnic Interior Architecture Lecturer Leana Scheffer embodies the concept of education being a two-way stree...

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Scope: Contemporary Research Topics is series of peer-reviewed open access journals published annually in November by Otago Polytechnic Press. Otago Polytechnic...

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More than 300 graduands will attend Otago Polytechnic’s Graduation ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall today.The graduation ceremony will involve many who were...

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Pōpopo wormporium is thriving! A recent report by Liam Hoffman, Resource Recovery Assistant, highlighted some of the measurable outcomes of our campus composti...

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Te Kura Matatini ki Ōtāgo-Otago Polytechnic is celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with a range of activities and shared kai.This week (in fact, 14 September)...

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Tears, cheers, haka and waiata greeted the permanent raising of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag at Otago Polytechnic’s Dunedin campus today, Monday 12 September....

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We're holding a ceremony to mark the raising of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag on Monday 12 September at 12 noon and everyone is invited.The flag raising ceremony...

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Nimisha Prajapati says she’s on cloud nine now that she’s back in New Zealand and resuming her study after more than two years stuck offshore.   Nimisha wa...

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Our Construction students have benefitted from a number of industry guest speakers over the past month. Last week students enjoyed an insightful and interactive...

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Otago Polytechnic has contributed almost a billion dollars to the Dunedin economy over the past five years.Otago Polytechnic’s latest Economic Impact Report s...

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Otago Polytechnic is excited to welcome back students from Japan’s International College of Technology this week. Ten students were welcomed on to Otago Poly...

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OPAIC Employability Manager, Dani Mao, visited our industry partner City Forex recently and was impressed with the support they’re providing to our internship...

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Tears, cheers and applause greeted the inaugural flight of an Otago Polytechnic student-built plane this week.Otago Polytechnic Engineering boffins, former stud...

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The Celebrate Art Secondary Schools Art Awards 2022 have attracted a range of exciting and accomplished works.Now in their eighth year, the Dunedin School of Ar...

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Otago Polytechnic congratulates the Otago Nuggets, who are National Basketball League champions for the second time in three years.The Nuggets beat home team Au...

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A passion for directing theatre led to an interest in management for student Kashmira Vikas More. Kashmira was involved in theatre from an early age. As a child...

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Guillaume Mallet turned his life around by coming to New Zealand as an international student. He says his studies were “terrible” before he left France, and...

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Yashraj Chhabra loved the practicality of his programme at OPAIC and is putting the skills he learned to use in his banking job. Yashraj came to New Zealand fro...

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Otago Polytechnic’s beer brewing expertise has come to a healthy head once again, with Otago Brew School winning four medals at the recent New Zealand Beer Aw...

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Unfortunately, one of our boilers is out of action due to a critical fault.We have an engineer working on the problem, but the boiler must cool down completely...

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Raul Penaranda is excited to have finally made it to New Zealand where he can now meet his classmates and lecturers in person and explore all the attractions th...

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Today we welcomed our first cohort of offshore students to the campus since the border closed more than two years ago. Many of those joining us in this intake w...

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The Friends of the Hocken Collections is offering an award of NZ$10,000 to support a research project on some aspect of the historical development of culture an...

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A group of resourceful Otago Polytechnic Design students have been rummaging through op-shop shelves as part of an upcycling project for charity.The students ha...

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Otago Polytechnic is set to host the Dunedin Schools Game Jam. The event is open to Dunedin high school students at years 12 and 13, and will run over the week...

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OPAIC graduate and former Student Representative Ishant Ghulyani is loving his role at the High Commission of India. Ishant began as Consular Executive in Decem...

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This week’s graduation ceremony was an extra special one because of the challenges our latest batch of graduates have had to overcome in order to succeed. At...

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An Otago Polytechnic electrical student has won the Dunedin round of the Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge.Kent Marshall, who is an apprentice with Switc...

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Otago Polytechnic has chosen to fly the Tino Rangatiratanga flag alongside the New Zealand one.“This is an exciting step forward,” says Dr Megan Gibbons, Ch...

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There is an urgent need to find volunteers to help provide exam support for a number of our tauira.With exams beginning on 28 June (and continuing until the end...

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Six students presented their research as part of the OPAIC Student Research Forum on Tuesday 24 May. This is the first time since the middle of 2021 that the st...

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 Qi (Joanna) Wang has gained valuable work experience, learned new skills, and expanded her understanding of sustainability during her internship. Joanna has b...

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Otago Polytechnic is introducing another video games-related study pathway.Open to learners from July, the new Game Design pathway sits within the New Zealand C...

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A mural celebrating Māori connections with the land aims to uphold the mana of tauira, making them feel more included in the physical space of Otago Polytechni...

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Our Green Office Toitū team held an event this week to celebrate the office and raise awareness of its work. The Green Office was launched last year to support...

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A group of Otago Polytechnic learners have been hard at work preparing and planning a feast to celebrate Matariki in collaboration with EAT NZ, Te Rūnanga o Ō...

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Jody Takimoana, recently appointed Kaiarahi, Māori Development and Kaitohutohu Office, is excited about his new role, which will see him engaging with and supp...

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Otago Polytechnic learners from a range of disciplines are combining their brain power for charity.Tauira studying event management, hairdressing, fashion, beau...

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Our Otago Brew School features in the latest edition of Air New Zealand's Kia Ora magazine. Read the article here...

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Otago Polytechnic School of Design students have shone in an international design competition, Map the System.Nine students from Otago Polytechnic’s School of...

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Te Maru Pūmanawa | College of Creative Practice & Enterprise at Otago Polytechnic and Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin City of Literature, and the Universit...

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A group of OPAIC students are taking part in our Advanced Wānanga Kairangahau Workshops, set up to help them take the next step in their research journeys. The...

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  Over the past two weeks, new OPAIC students have been invited to complete our First Impressions Survey. The survey helps us to see how new learners are settl...

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OPAIC Employability Manager Dani Mao and Learning and Teaching Specialist Bruno Balducci presented at the 2022 Internship Summit organised by the International...

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The first Smart Aotearoa - Sustainable Development competition event will take place this November. The event will bring together experts from a range of sector...

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An industrious group of Otago Polytechnic year-3 Bachelor of Nursing tauira have swapped vaccination needles for sewing needles to help women from a Fijian vill...

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Our latest Excellent Scholars awards ceremony was celebrated on-campus and online. At this week’s ceremony, Applied Management Head of Department Russell Harr...

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A group of Otago Polytechnic Bachelor of Design (Product) learners have been busy solving a problem of the future – ensuring there are places for hospital sta...

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  Te Pūkenga is trialing a digital wellbeing platform called Synergy Health. You may have read about it in the latest issue of Ngā Taipitopito. This is in di...

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Otago Polytechnic Chief Executive Dr Megan Gibbons is one of judges for the annual Otago Sports Awards. Joining Dr Gibbons on the judging panel for the Otago P...

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It was great to be back on campus for Orientation today. Our last few Orientation events have taken place online due to Covid restrictions, but today we were ab...

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Maimiti Manate says the opportunities provided at OPAIC allowed her to become a confident work-ready graduate. Students and alumni shared their internship exper...

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A group of volunteers from the Green Office Toitū at OPAIC had a memorable time contributing to reforestation efforts in Waihi this month. Volunteer, Hallie Du...

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Congratulations to kaiako William Woolnough and Darryl (Daz) John, who have received the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award for their work on the He Toki intake...

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Dunedin School of art graduate Aaron Obbeek has created ceramic sculptures for four meeting rooms in the Hub.Titled “Out of the Black: Into the Blue”, the i...

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Eager apprentices put their carpentry skills to the test at the New Zealand Certified Builders ITM Apprentice Challenge at the weekend.Eight apprentices, all en...

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The latest sculptural installation in Otago Polytechnic’s Four Plinths Project dabbles in the past while pondering the future. “Crossroads; Childish Adult S...

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There will be more than the usual whiff of competitive spirit in the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Otago ITM Apprentice Challenge this weekend.All nine...