Nau mai ki te poka pū hou, ara, ko Kāpehu
Kia ora and welcome to your new student hub - Kāpehu.
Kāpehu means compass in te reo Māori.
If you’re feeling lost, Kāpehu is here to help you find your way.
Let’s get started…
Your profile menu. All your personal details are now accessible from this menu in the top left corner.
Quick links help you find the most commonly used items and will be visible on all pages in Kāpehu.
From software and learning tools to room bookings, this is your study toolkit.
Are we missing anything? Let us know and we can add it for you.
Need support or guidance? Find a full list under Support Services.
Never miss a free feed or event again.
Find out what’s happening around campus, keep up with important news, find a flatmate or sell a car – it’s all here.
We’ll be adding more features to these pages soon but welcome any suggestions you might have.
Tēnā rawa atu koutou
Ka kite ano
News
Manaaki Fund is back!
Published on 08 April 2024
The Manaaki Fund is back and applications are now open again.
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Online counselling available
Published on 08 April 2024
Did you know we have online options for all your wellbeing and mental health needs? And they're available 7 days a week.
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Apply for funding from the OP Education Foundation
Published on 24 April 2024
Grants are available to support student and staff projects related to education or sustainability.
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Disruptions for pedestrians
Published on 23 April 2024
University of Otago Property Services have advised that the pavement outside the Robertson Library and Owheo building will be closed for asphalting tomorrow, Wednesday 24 April.
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Rugby League Academy launch a major step for South
Published on 22 April 2024
The launch of a New Zealand Warriors-linked Rugby League Academy at Otago Polytechnic’s Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health on Thursday 18 April marked a significant gain for promising players in the South.
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Fill in this survey about how AI is impacting your studies
Published on 22 April 2024
Take part in this University of Canterbury study about how you are engaging with artificial intelligence in your tertiary studies.
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Free yoga session
Release your tension with these free monthly yoga sessions.
Tuesday, 30 April – Tuesday, 28 May 2024Multiple session timesG201 -
Wednesday Waiata Sessions
TPO Tīma and friends
Want to increase your Waiata knowledge and have a bit of fun while doing it? Start the day on a high note with Wednesday Waiata!
Wednesday, 01 May 2024 – Thursday, 02 May 20248:30amPoho - continue along Harbour Terrace towards Hockey Turf -
Rainbow Lunch
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a LGBTQIA+ community pizza lunch.
Thursday, 02 May – Thursday, 07 November 2024Multiple session timesG205
Blogs
Smokefree / Auahi Kore
Published on 12 April 2024
Our campuses are a smoke free and vape free.
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A Wild Thirst for Knowledge
Thirst for Knowledge and Wild Dunedin team up to host a science communication competition.
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Octagon Collective's monthly Poetry Night
Featuring poets Ann Jacobson and Kim Cope-Tait, plus an open mic. Bring your poems and your pals.
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Be a buddy for a local young person
Join the Buddy Programme and provide positive support for a child in our community.
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Rainbow Connection mailing list
Get updates about rainbow events coming up at OP and around Dunedin.
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Apply now for summer study sessions in Japan
Spend time in Tokyo while studying Japanese language, culture and business topics.
Think something is missing?
We’ve based the menus and content in Kāpehu on your feedback but if you think there’s something missing, we definitely want to know. Fill in our quick form and we’ll be in touch!