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Call for Papers Scope: Contemporary Research Topics 2025

2 Sep 2024

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Ten Otago Polytechnic finalists in 2024 Best Design Awards

26 Aug 2024, 2 min read

Congratulations to the finalists representing the School of Architecture and the School of Design.

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Public Seminar Programme Dunedin School of Art

22 Jul - 26 Sep 2024, Dunedin School of Art, 19 Riego Street (off Albany Street)

Thursday Seminars, Dunedin School of Art, Term 3, 2024

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Hokonui fashion design winner 2024

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Fashion students shine bright

30 Jul 2024, 3 min read

At the 2024 Hokonui Fashion Design Awards, Otago Polytechnic students clinched the overall award, as well as the open daywear and menswear categories.

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Construction programme hosts distinguished visitor

29 Jul 2024, 2 min read

Pamela Bell, CEO of NZIOB, visited Te Hoki for a discussion about engagement opportunities.

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New sustainability prize at Hokonui Fashion Design Awards

16 Jul 2024, 3 min read

The Otago Polytechnic iD Dunedin Sustainable Excellence Award will be given to a high school student who demonstrates excellence in sustainable fashion design.

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Mana Pounamu Awards Recipients

12 Jul 2024, 2 min read

Ka rawe o koutou mahi rakatahi mā. Congratulations on your hard work, Young Achievers.

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OP Education Foundation Grant Recipients

12 Jul 2024, 4 min read

Congratulations to the staff and students whose innovative projects have been funded by the OPEFT.

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Reflecting the success of Māori in postgraduate study

26 Jun 2024, 4 min read

Purakau or traditional storytelling practices are at the heart of a new book designed to help inspire more ākonga Māori (learners) towards postgraduate education.

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Rugby League Academy launch big day for South

22 Apr 2024, 1 min read

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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Arts grant welcome boost for DSA lecturer

10 Apr 2024, 3 min read

Thomas Lord’s “interesting and rewarding” photographic path has taken another positive development.

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Mixing with brewing experts

4 Apr 2024, 1 min read

Dan Thomas, a recent graduate from Otago Brew School, has enjoyed a rare opportunity to mix with industry experts.

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Leoni Schmidt conferred Emeritus Professor

19 Mar 2024, 2 min read

Professor Leoni Schmidt has been conferred the title of Emeritus Professor, in recognition of her contribution to scholarship and leadership within Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga and across the wider sector.

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Busy time for sporty brothers

19 Mar 2024, 4 min read

Our recent Graduation ceremony was a highlight in what is shaping as a busy time for sporting brothers Anzac and Jesse Tipene.

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Downer Māori leaders graduate via Capable NZ pathway

18 Mar 2024, 2 min read

A group of Māori leaders at Downer have graduated with bachelor’s degrees from Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga as part of a groundbreaking initiative involving Te Puni Kōkiri and Capable NZ.

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