Vet student answers emergency Rarotonga call
26 July 2017
In a dream work-experience opportunity, Otago Polytechnic Veterinary Nursing student Brooke Roberts has travelled to Rarotonga to help run an emergency desexing...
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Asia
25 July 2017
Funded study for individuals or groups!Presentation by: Christine Roberts – Student Scholarships Manager, ENZFind out more about funding for student group...
Great excitement over micro-credentials
21 July 2017
Small enough to be manageable, big enough to be meaningful. EduBits, Otago Polytechnic’s new micro-credential service, is about to be launched and the institu...
Bird Dog Hot Dog
20 July 2017
‘Tītī hotdog with horopito pickled onions and mānuka smoked chilli relish’. It sounds more like a song than a dish, which is ideal really.This perfec...
Engineering students reach for the sky
19 July 2017
They may not loop the loop, but a group of magnificent Otago Polytechnic students are about to defy the crowds by building a flying machine!A Van's RV-12 aeropl...
Central Campus Newsletter
17 July 2017
/ Feature of the month - July 2017 /Find out what's happening at Central Campus in our newsletter.Study Carpentry in 2018
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Otago Polytechnic invests in Central Otago
17 July 2017
Otago Polytechnic is investing in Central Otago’s educational future with a new Trades Hub and student accommodation for its Central campus.Construction will...
Exhibition: Alicia Hall, "Sorted"
Starts: 24 July 2017
24- 28 JULY, DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF ART GALLERY, RIEGO ST, DUNEDINAlicia Hall
Sorted
MVA Exhibition (Textiles)
EXHIBITION DATES: 24 - 28 July, 2017
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Exhibition: TOP ART
Starts: 17 July 2017
17-28 JULY, DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF ART GALLERY, RIEGO ST, DUNEDINTop Art is an annual touring exhibition featuring a selection of the NCEA Level 3 portfolios tha...
World first at Otago Polytechnic
17 July 2017
A High Performance Rugby Union Workshop at Otago Polytechnic last week launched the world's first GPS unit accredited by World Rugby.The world-class workshop, w...
Vet Association's Chief Officer role for former OP programme Manager
17 July 2017
Otago Polytechnic's former Veterinary Nursing Programme Manager, Helen Beattie, has been named the new Chief Veterinary Officer for the NZ Veterinarians' Associ...
Otago Polytechnic comes to the K9 rescue
17 July 2017
Otago Polytechnic Veterinarian Nursing Lecturer, Holly Kendrick saved the day ... or at least Maku's day yesterday!The seven year-old black labrador slipped fiv...
Sacrificing for lower paid colleagues
6 July 2017
Top earners at Otago Polytechnic have made a sacrifice for their lower paid colleagues.Rather than opting for a percentage increase for all staff, the polytechn...
Engineers, builders - the lucrative options
5 July 2017
Trades are the way to go for earning power, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Education.The report looks at earning potential of graduates, rank...
Building Central Otago’s future
4 July 2017
Otago Polytechnic is answering the call for qualified builders in Central Otago by offering a new qualification for 2018.The New Zealand Certificate in Construc...
Top Hospitality Students Line Up for Live Kitchen Battle
4 July 2017
Otago Polytechnic Central Otago Campus has confirmed some of its top hospitality students will participate in this year’s national culinary competition which...
Intro to Viticulture
4 July 2017
This short course is suitable for those already working in the industry, or for those who wish to look at New Zealand and Central Otago viticulture for pure int...
A memorable June
4 July 2017
From overzealous chicken fanciers to three-legged races, Otago Polytechnic Business students have been busy planning events throughout June.The students fro...
Ashleigh Smith meets the Queen
3 July 2017
Otago Polytechnic Nursing student, Ashleigh Smith has received a ‘Queens Young Leaders Award’ from Queen Elizabeth II for her work with 'Sticks n Stones' a...
Thinking about your next step after graduation? What about a Career in the NZ Defence Force
Starts: 8 August 2017
Then come along to the: NZ Defence Force Information SessionFind out more about the NZ Army, NZ Navy and NZ Air Force.They have amazing careers and experie...
Learn how to handle food safely for your customers! Food Safety: Unit 167
28 June 2017
Food Safety: Unit 167 Working with food? This food hygiene unit standard is a legal requirement in some workplaces......
Barista skills short course at Central
28 June 2017
Our next 2-day Barista course starts 7 September 2017. Enrol early as spaces are limited!...
Seats from scrapped strops
23 June 2017
Twelve Otago Polytechnic Design students have turned scrapped strops into designer seating.The strops, from the building site of Otago Polytechnic’s new Stude...
Careers in Healthcare Expo
Starts: 3 August 2017
Want to work as a healthcare professional?Careers in Healthcare ExpoThursday 3 August, 5.30pm–7.00pm
The Hub, Otago Polytechnic, Forth Street, Dunedin...
New works for New Zealand Fashion Week
23 June 2017
The glitz and glamour of the New Zealand Fashion Week catwalk will soon be a reality for three Otago Polytechnic graduates.Laura Bennett, Kimberly Ramsey and Le...
Japanese Delegation visits Otago Polytechnic
21 June 2017
Otago Polytechnic has welcomed a group of 10 Japanese International Directors and Teaching Professors representing several universities and colleges of technolo...
Reviewing recycling
21 June 2017
Otago Polytechnic is checking its landfill against its organics in a company-wide waste audit.Sharon MacIver, from the waste audit company ‘Our Daily Waste’...
Scarlett Jewellery
21 June 2017
Rebecca Scarlett Shearer studied Jewellery and Metalsmithing at Dunedin School of Art.She's now living and creating her jewellery under the label "Scarlett Jewe...
Pursuing Central Otago outdoor pursuits
20 June 2017
Central Otago is about to become the outdoor wonderland for a host of tertiary students chasing their education dreams.As of Feb 2018, Otago Polytechnic will of...
Public Seminars: TERM 3, 2017
19 June 2017
Public Seminars Term 3, Dunedin School of ArtThe Public Seminar program is made possible by the generous support of Fred Staub Open Art.20 JULY, 12...
Welcome to three visiting artists
19 June 2017
The School welcomes three overlapping AiR / Visiting Scholars in the disciplines of Jewellery/Design (Dr. Rohan Nichol, Canberra School of Art, ANU), Print/Scul...
Rejuvenating the past
16 June 2017
From pounamu to plaques, time capsules to trees - Otago Polytechnic can now remember its history in a much clearer fashion with the creation of a Memorial and C...
OPEN DAY - DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF ART
Starts: 19 August 2017
19 AUGUST, 10AM- 3PM, DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF ART, RIEGO ST (off Albany St)Dunedin School of Art, Riego Street (off Albany Street)
Take note of this date in yo...
Ashleigh making a difference
14 June 2017
Ashleigh Smith is on the countdown to meet the Queen!The Otago Polytechnic Nursing student will receive a ‘Queens Young Leaders Award’ for her work with ‘...
Otago Polytechnic/University of Otago research provides evidence for government decision
14 June 2017
The government aims to reduce sudden infant death by 86% in 8 years.This Māori Television report explains how they plan to do that - incorporating research ca...
First Doctorate for Otago Polytechnic
13 June 2017
Otago Polytechnic is thrilled to announce it will provide its first Doctorate qualification.The Doctor of Professional Practice is for experienced professionals...
Living in Auckland
12 June 2017
Nothing can prepare you for a life in the big City of Sails. Many of us here at Otago Polytechnic’s Auckland International Campus are immigrants ourselves, so...
Timaru Nursing provision
12 June 2017
Otago Polytechnic has agreed that Ara Institute of Canterbury will take over the provision of Nursing Education in Timaru.Bachelor of Nursing students based in...
Nau mai, tauti mai Oonagh!
12 June 2017
Otago Polytechnic welcomed Oonagh McGirr, our new Deputy Chief Executive, Learning and Teaching Services, to a packed atrium on Friday 9 June.Oonagh was delight...
Rugby stats don't lie
9 June 2017
Otago Institute of Sport and Adventure students have been studying the stats at Saturday rugby.Otago Daily Times reporter, Adrian Seconi, summarises the finding...
Emerging artist to get global exposure
7 June 2017
Timaru artist, Holly Zanderbergen's paintings will gain global exposure when they are displayed in Seattle, London and Toronto later this year. Holly Zandbergen...
Summer in a wintry Dunedin
6 June 2017
A group of Canadian and Nebraskan tertiary students have just arrived at Otago Polytechnic to take part in the city’s first ‘Summer Series Programme’. Th...
Tall poppy and proud
6 June 2017
“What we love about New Zealand is partly the very things that cause tall poppy syndrome. We’re very egalitarian, respectful, we treat everyone the same. If...
Ups for kids
6 June 2017
When Carla Hore found her sick son snuggled in bed with his rugby ball, she finally got what it meant to him.Now, she’s hoping to provide other children with...
Sustaining an Education
2 June 2017
Otago Polytechnic's 'energy detectives' are helping to save $1 million over the next five years!The NZ Herald has published this article outlining how Otago Pol...
Dot-to-dot success - Ana Teofilo solo show in Auckland
1 June 2017
Ana Teofilo Fa'anunu was born and raised in Dunedin but her Samoan ancestry is in her art.The Otago Polytechnic Masters of Art graduate is preparing for her fi...
Michael Coughlin heads back to school
1 June 2017
One of Dunedin's most experienced chefs has gone back to school at Otago Polytechnic!In this Otago Daily Times article, Michael Coughlin explains his success in...
Riki Day's cookery progression
31 May 2017
Riki Day graduated with a Diploma in Professional Cookery from Otago Polytechnic in 2005 and is now head chef at Urban in Nelson.Here's a terrific article in t...
Simply applicable apprentice app
30 May 2017
Keeping tabs on apprentice learning just got a lot easier thanks to a new app modified at Otago Polytechnic.The Otago Polytechnic ITAB App allows apprentices to...
Otago Apprentice builds his way to the top
30 May 2017
“There’s no prize that could mean more to me than the Ken Reed Trophy!”Dunedin apprentice and Otago Polytechnic graduate, Chris McLean, is over the moon a...
A right royal visit
29 May 2017
An Otago Polytechnic Nursing student is about to head to London to visit the Queen!Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II will present Ashleigh Smith with a ‘Queens...
Getting inside, over, under the Student Village
29 May 2017
New drone footage of Otago Polytechnic's new student accommodation has just been released.The 20 million-dollar accommodation block continues to rapidly progres...
Welcome to Narnia
24 May 2017
Turkish delight and a wardrobe of fur coats … Otago Polytechnic’s Sargood Centre was transformed into Narnia for this year’s Ball for IDEA Services client...
Hopping great Hospice helper
23 May 2017
Otago Community Hospice is $6000 better off after a hopping great event at Otago Polytechnic at the weekend.Nursing Senior Lecturer and brewer, Vicki Yarker-Jon...
Occupational Therapy Information Evening
Starts: 13 June 2017
Want to know more about a rewarding career as an Occupational Therapist?Come and learn more about this diverse people-oriented profession. Hear from therapists...
A successful baker's dozen
18 May 2017
In 13 years, Phil Ker has taken Otago Polytechnic from technically insolvent to one of the highest performing polytechnics in the country.The Otago Daily Times...
Midwifery showcased by the ITP for its innovative teaching model
18 May 2017
We’re implementing new teaching methods to create a brighter future for our students....
Living and breathing education
12 May 2017
Fonda Smyth’s relationship with Otago Polytechnic began five years ago when she heard Chief Executive Phil Ker speak at the World Federation of Colleges and P...
Modelling health education
28 April 2017
Transforming a makeshift cardboard model into a professional 3D-printed product could revolutionise the way diabetes is explained in the Southern District.Marry...
Brittany Arthur legacy
27 April 2017
“The fact that it was awarded by parents who’ve lost a child. They don’t know how humbling that is”.Ann Gutsell, a mother herself, contemplates what i...
Art and Revolution
6 March 2017
13-14 OCT 2017, DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF ARTART AND REVOLUTION: A SYMPOSIUM
THE SYMPOSIUM will be held at the Dunedin School of Art, Riego Street, Dunedin, on O...
Otago Polytechnic welcomes 2017 Otago Secondary Tertiary Students
14 February 2017
Otago Polytechnic’s Central and Dunedin campuses are welcoming over 120 new students to the Otago Secondary Tertiary College.Previously known as the T...
Introductory Growsafe short course 2017
Starts: 17 March 2017
Our 1-day Growsafe Courses are held each month through the year.
American Search & Rescue team train in Central Otago
18 August 2016
An American search & rescue team affiliated with the US Air Force has spent two weeks in the mountain ranges of Central Otago on a customised avalanche...