Ceremony third time lucky for Otago Polytechnic CEO and graduands
Otago Polytechnic Chief Executive Dr Megan Gibbons has had plenty of practice polishing her speech for this Friday’s graduation ceremony at the Dunedin Town H...
Dunedin School of Art Foundation Fundraising Art Auction
20 MAY, 6-9PM, DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF ART, P BLOCK, 17 RIEGO STREET, DUNEDIN. An exclusive fundraising art auction to support the DSA Artist Scholarships Programme A...
Fashion students embrace challenge and change
Otago Polytechnic Bachelor of Design (Fashion) students, like so many of our learners, have overcome some major obstacles this year.Now, they are set to reveal...
Notice of Meetings
Members of the public are entitled to attend board meetings subject to section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA). ...
Light-filled art installation to open on George Street
Lecturer at Dunedin School of Art and video installation artist, David Green, and Dunedin Dream Brokerage are teaming up for a third collaboration: Bruno’s...
OPAIC students have their say on study in New Zealand
Three Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus students took part in a workshop hosted by Education New Zealand last week. Chris William (from South Af...
The Lively World of Galleries and Salesrooms
All are welcome to attend an open lecture by Prof Federico Freschi, Head of our College Te Maru Pumanawa, as part of the University of Otago Languages and Cult...
Sisterly celebration at Otago Polytechnic graduation
This weekend promises to be a big one for Dunedin sisters Sharna Morgan and Tiana Smith, who are looking forward to finally crossing the stage of the Dunedin To...
Doctorate historic moment for Otago Polytechnic
Like all good stories, Otago Polytechnic academic Adrian Woodhouse’s graduation tale is strewn with many twists.Adrian will make history on Friday 23 July whe...
New Leadership in Te Maru Pūmanawa | College of Creative Practice & Enterprise
Following Caroline Terpstra’s stepping down as Head of Design to take up the position of Director Academic Excellence the leadership of Te Maru Pūmanawa | Co...
Beauty Therapy or Hairdressing Taster Days
Experience what it is like to be a beauty professional on our Taster Day. Join us for a FREE Taster Day! This is your opportunity to explore your Beauty The...
Public Seminar Programme: Semester 2, 2021
Dunedin School of Art Lunchtime Research Seminar Programme Semester 2, 2021THURS 22 JULY, 12.00 – 1.00 PM, P152, DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF ART, RIEGO STREET, DUNEDIN...
Online student story: Zhu Xiaowen
Zhu Xiaowen is one of our offshore international students currently studying NZCEL (Level 4) from China where she lives with her family. Zhu studied the NZC...
Health Information Evening - 12 Aug
Want to work as a healthcare professional? This is an opportunity for our community to explore their healthcare career options. This Health Information Even...
Call for abstracts: Professional Practice Symposium
We warmly welcome you to join us to present at our 4th annual Professional Practice Symposium to celebrate and share our diversity and exploring professional pr...
Want to get a $40 Prezzy Card?
The Otago Polytechnic Marketing and Communications team are about to do some testing on our website. We need 10-12 participants and everyone who attends and c...
Otago Polytechnic to lead research project on trans and non-binary-inclusive maternity care
Otago Polytechnic’s School of Midwifery - Te Kura Atawhai kā Kaiakopono te Hākuitaka has been granted almost $180,000 to research trans, non-binar...
Matariki celebrated with hangi
Learners, staff, whānau and community came together to celebrate Matariki with a succulent and satisfying lunchtime hangi at our Dunedin campus today.Held at P...
Success Story: Dixa Fulara
All the experience Dixa Fulara gained during her time at OPAIC is paying off in her new job in the hospitality sector. Dixa’s uncle, who moved to New Zealand...
Pair provide real-world proof of benefits of OP-DVML relationship
Talk about getting involved at ground level. To borrow a sporting analogy, Cory Olsen’s career path in the dynamic world of Dunedin Venues Management Ltd has...
Otago Polytechnic trio help hone Tongan team for All Blacks clash
Experts from Otago Polytechnic’s Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health (ISEH) are busily preparing the Tongan national rugby team for their test against the A...
Artistic OP family take part in fundraiser
Ali Howlett has been a potter for 30 years, studying ceramics for a year at the Dunedin Art School back in the 1990s and now teaches nightclasses in ceramics at...
Former OP Board member heads Deloitte New Zealand
Former Otago Polytechnic Board member, Mike Horne has taken over the role of Deloitte New Zealand chief executive from Thomas Pippos.Mr Horne described himself...
Data hub launched
A new virtual data hub, a joint project involving Otago Polytechnic, the University of Otago and industry partners, has been launched in Dunedin.The hub is desi...
EXHIBITION Neil Grant: Master Potter
8 - 28 OCTOBER, DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF ART GALLERY, RIEGO STREET, DUNEDINNeil Grant: Master PotterExhibition and Book launchThis exhibition and book shine a light o...
Dunedin Secondary Schools Portfolio Art Exhibition
WEDNESDAY 7- FRIDAY 9 JULY, DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF ART GALLERY, RIEGO STREET Dunedin Secondary Schools Portfolio Art Exhibition Come support our young Duned...
IT student designs device for plant care
Information Technology student Earnest Surya has designed an irrigation system for house plants as part of his programme. The device detects when a plant is dry...
Pole position for EV learning
Otago Polytechnic is well placed to meet the increasing demand for the specialist skills required to service and repair electric vehicles. “Although it is d...
Kia ora Mark Cartwright
Mark Cartwright is buzzing with excitement about his new role as Head of College: Engineering, Construction & Living Sciences.Mark, who takes up the position on...
Online student story: Myriah Hankins
Myriah Hankins is one of our offshore online students studying the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management. They live in Columbus, Ohio, USA and curre...
Uni reveals Health Precinct vision
The University of Otago has revealed a more than $1 billion vision for a health precinct that would stretch from the new Dunedin Hospital to the School of Denti...
Success Story: Suparajit (Gink) Laorutdecha
Suparajit (Gink) Laorutdecha says there’s never a shortage of work in the construction sector and that’s what makes it such a good industry to enter. “If...
Interested in mixed reality? HoloLens session
Keen to know more about mixed reality? Want to explore the GiGXR apps on the Microsoft HoloLens? Then come to this session! 12:30 – 2pm on Thursday 17th June...
Funding boost for Wildlife Hospital
The Dunedin Wildlife Hospital received good news earlier this week as The Dunedin City Council announced it would provide $75,000 per annum for three years....
Student Story: Tianxiang (Shawn) Chen
Tianxiang (Shawn) Chen didn’t realise how much he was learning in his New Zealand Certificate in English Language programme until he began his master’s stud...
Ngā Taipitopito - June 4
Welcome to our latest edition of Ngā Taipitopito. This is shared with subsidiary organisations and TITOs every second week. This update includes a combination...
Audacious ideas from OP Students
Learners from Otago Polytechnic showcased incredible ideas at an Audacious event on Wednesday 2 June.Joined by University of Otago students, they explored and r...
Ako espresso café on Harbour Terrace is opening!
Our Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management students are poised to present their pop-up experience at our Ako espresso café on Harbour Terrace (n...
Otago Polytechnic graduates on iD judging panel
Organisers of the iD International Emerging Designer Awards, in partnership with Otago Polytechnic, have announced a highly respected panel of 16 judges, from f...
Haere mai Frank Edwards
“Kia ora e hoa, “E ki ana te kōrero, iti rearea, kahikatea ka taea. “Nei ra te mihi mahana ki a koutou. Nō Ngāti Kahungunu ki te ...
Game Jam a huge success
Game Jam a huge success Over the weekend dozens of year 12 and 13 high school students from around Dunedin gathered at Otago Polytechnic to take part in the ina...
Otago Polytechnic to host Game Jam
Otago Polytechnic is set to host the inaugural Dunedin Schools Game Jam.The event is open to Dunedin high school students studying the digital curriculum at yea...
A world of learning options
Hundreds of would-be learners have flocked to Otago Polytechnic over the past two days to enjoy informative yet informal sessions with academic experts as part...
Kōrero with Te Pūkenga team
You’re invited to kōrero with Te Pūkenga The Te Pūkenga Leadership Team will be in The Hub on Wednesday 23 June 2021 for Kōtui kōrero – a conversation...
Ngā Taipitopito - 21 May
Welcome to the latest edition of Ngā Taipitopito, a fortnightly update of news and useful information as work progresses with Te Pūkenga. Ngā Taipitopito ...
Fresh issue of 'Hauora Health'
The second issue of Hauora Health is out now. A panui showcasing health and wellbeing research across Te Pukenga network, the latest issue includes research fro...
Let's work together
Tomorrow, Friday 21 May, is Pink Shirt Day.It’s all about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness....
Head of College of Work Based Learning can't wait to start
Having accrued an impressive record working with industry and within our sector, Liz McKenzie says she can’t wait to continue her mahi as Otago Polytechnic’...
2020 Annual Report completed
We have recently completed the 2020 annual report, which was signed off by Audit New Zealand on 30 April. The annual report is a bit different than usual, as i...
Student Story: Tatiana Poletaeva
Tatiana Poletaeva is putting the four main components of her English language studies - reading, writing, listening, and speaking – to use in her Master’s d...
Online student story: Gina Aballe
Gina Aballe’s online study experience is off to a good start and she looks forward to joining the OPAIC family on campus when travel restrictions allow. She i...
Gaming passion inspires IT project
Information Technology student, Nemanja Vukikjevikj, is giving retro video games a new life through a device built as part of his studies. Nemanja made the devi...
Welcoming our Online Student Representative
We’d like to welcome our recently appointed Online Student Representative, Anne M Gonzales, known as AG. She will work closely with our on-campus Student Repr...
Te Pūkenga leaders to visit in June
As part of an ongoing commitment to engage with the sector, learners and employers, Te Pūkenga is excited to be heading across Aotearoa for a mid-year in-perso...
Student Story: Haoluan Lyu
Haoluan (Aaron) Lyu is using the academic skills he gained during his English programme here at OPAIC, to help him with his Construction studies. Aaron came...
Nursing, Midwifery celebration focuses on self-care
It’s an oft-repeated line that “team” or “teamwork” contains no “i”. Yet an Otago Polytechnic School of Nursing academic wants those in the profes...
Ngā Taipitopito - 7 May
Welcome to the latest edition of Ngā Taipitopito, a fortnightly update of news and useful information as work progresses with Te Pūkenga. Ngā Taipitopito ...
Ever thought about having a mentor?
We are calling for expressions of interest for staff who wish to be mentored at OP and be part of our mentoring programme. What is Workplace Mentoring? It is a...
Scott Eady - Cinelli 250: Ata mārie Ōtepoti at DPAG
17 APRIL - 7 NOV 2021, DUNEDIN PUBLIC ART GALLERY, OCTOGON, DUNEDIN SCOTT EADY Cinelli 250: Ata mārie ŌtepotiBathgate SeriesCinelli 250: Ata mārie Ōtep...
"Initials" makes a mark
From graphic design, photography and animation, to world building, web design and typography, an exhibition by year-1 and year-2 Bachelor of Design (Communicati...
Finalists in the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
Congratulations to current and recent graduate students; Ngahina Belton-Bosworth and Hemi Hoskings-Kereopa, who are are finalists in the Kiingi Tuheitia Por...
Changes to qualifications proposed
As part of the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE), the Ministry of Education is proposing changes to qualifications and other credentials.“Simplifying Qual...
New art installation turning heads
A playful yet serious examination of masculine stereotypes, Otago Polytechnic’s latest campus artwork, Four Daves, has been turning a few heads since being in...
Design learners' 'Lockdown Zines' applauded
A group of Otago Polytechnic Design learners have had their Covid-related work acknowledged in Kātoitoi, the Aotearoa Design Archive.A highly regarded curator...
What's new in the Leadership Toolbox?
What's New in the Leadership Toolbox? Each month we update you on what is new in the leadership support toolbox. The Toolbox content is designed around 1...
Ngā Taipitopito - 22 April
Welcome to the latest edition of Ngā Taipitopito, a fortnightly update of news and useful information as work progresses with Te Pūkenga. Ngā Taipitopito ...
Proud to receive Rainbow Tick reaccreditation
Otago Polytechnic is proud to have achieved Rainbow Tick reaccreditation, acknowledging that we accept and value people in the workplace, embracing the di...
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...
Rally cars roll into Otago Polytechnic facility
Getcha motor running . . . Our staff and students had a part to play in last weekend's Otago Rally. Read the Otago Daily Times article ...
Growing our pool of mentors
Kia ora koutou People & Culture are keen to develop and grow a pool of mentors at OP. What is Workplace Mentoring? It is a one-to one learning partnership wh...
Deadline for feedback extended
Te Pūkenga has advised it has extended its timeline for feedback on its operating model. Originally, the deadline for feedback was Friday 23 April. However, th...
Student Story: Christiaan William
South African Christiaan William landed on New Zealand soil just before the world had heard about Covid-19. In November 2019, he took leave from his job at Nort...
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...
Ngā Taipitopito - 9 April
Welcome to our first edition of Ngā Taipitopito. From these fortnightly updates, expect a combination of news, updates and useful information as work progres...
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...
Biggest Orientation of Covid times
This week we are welcoming our largest intake of new students since borders closed last year. Our new intake includes students throughout the world who will stu...
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...
Master’s research projects shared
Our Master of Applied Management students showcased an interesting range of research projects to peers and staff at our most recent round of Professional Projec...
'Fashion FWD' set to open
“Fashion FWD >> Disruption through Design”, an exhibition and celebration of innovative fashion, accessory and textile designs, opens at Otago Museum on Sat...
Putting IT theory into practice with autonomous car
A Graduate Diploma in Information Technology student is looking forward to putting his model self-driving car to the test. Zengshuai (Frank) Li designed and bui...
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...
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...
Alumni feature in Dunedin Public Art Gallery exhibition
20 March 2021 - 18 July 2021, DUNEDIN PUBLIC ART GALLERY, THE OCTAGON, DUNEDIN suite 20/21: part 2 Alexandra Kennedy, Ed Ritchie, Justin Spiers, Octavia C...
Domestic enrolments strong
Otago Polytechnic is experiencing strong domestic enrolments – resulting in the institution posting a more than $1 million surplus. Otago Polytechnic Chi...
Research day a success
We held our second Student Research Forum and Sustainability Industry Open Day on campus yesterday. It attracted twice as many participants as the first event h...
Experiential learning
An appreciation for how different strategies contribute to learning is starting to increase autonomous learning beyond the classroom. Students transitioning to...
Industry insights for IT students
We were fortunate to have an industry expert on campus yesterday speaking to our Bachelor of Information Technology and Graduate Diploma in Information Technolo...
Call for papers: Scope (Health & Wellbeing)
Contributions are sought for Scope: Contemporary Research Topics (Health & Wellbeing) 6, “Islands” (November 2021).The sixth issue will provide the opportu...
Art in Law Exhibition XVIII
FEB - NOV 2021, FACULTY OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, DUNEDIN Art in Law XVIII Exhibition Lawyers Love and Live in Abstraction Curated by Marion WassenaarArtwork...
Welcoming our new Student Representative
We’d like to introduce our new Student Representative, Chris William. Chris is from South Africa and is completing his Graduate Diploma in Applied Management...
Construction work on track
Construction work has begun on Otago Polytechnic Ltd’s multi-million-dollar Trade Training Centre in Dunedin.At the heart of Otago Polytechnic’s Forth St Ca...
Student Industry Projects showcased
Our Applied Management students had the opportunity to showcase their Industry Projects and celebrate their success recently. OPAIC’s Applied Management Depar...
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
We celebrated the Lunar New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Ox on campus today. The Lunar New Year is celebrated throughout Asia and around the world. I...
Te Pā Tauira residents get the best food in the country!
It's official - our student village Te Pā Tauira serves the best meals in the Campus Living Villages (CLV) network! Across the ten CLV sites, we came out on t...
Success Story: Olga Rashchepkova
Olga Rashchepkova gave up a great, well-paid job as a commercial lawyer in Russia to come to New Zealand and start a new life. Having completed her master’s d...
Welcoming our first cohort of the new year
We’re welcoming our first new cohort of students for 2021 to the campus this week. They are predominantly international students who have been living in New Z...
The Wildlife Hospital turns three years old!
15th of January marked three years since the Dunedin wildlife hospital was founded! You may not know, but The Wildlife Hospital is based at Otago Polytechnic an...
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...
2020 Reflections on Rangitoto Island
Our Improving Organisational Performance course students did a Rangitoto hiking trip to celebrate what they have achieved and learned in 2020. Students ferried...
Two Dunedin School of Art artists win ECC NZ Student Craft/Design Awards 2020
Congratulations to Simon Swale and Eva Ding, two Dunedin School of Art artists who have won awards in the ECC NZ Student Craft/Design Awards 2020 for their work...
Congrats to our grads!
Whilst our official graduation ceremonies couldn’t take place on Friday 11 December due to a security threat, Otago Polytechnic is incredibly proud of our gra...
Otago Polytechnic hosts Māori Research Symposium
Today’s Māori Research Symposium – Kaitiakitaka – showcased a wide range of research concerned with human and environmental issues.The purpose of the Mā...
Graduate Address: Juan Carlo Crispino
Juan Carlo Crispino spoke about his life-changing decision to come to New Zealand, when he delivered the OPAIC student address at Graduation last Tuesday. JC re...
Otago Polytechnic Charity House fetches record price
Otago Polytechnic’s Charity House auction fetched a record price on Saturday November 21.Around 70 people attended the 14th Charity House auction, at which th...
Celebrating the success of our graduates
More than 270 students crossed the stage at Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus’s 13th graduation ceremony yesterday. They included OPAIC and Capa...
Otago Polytechnic to host Māori Research Symposium
Te Kura Matatini ki Ōtago/Otago Polytechnic warmly invites attendees to the Māori Research Symposium – Kaitiakitaka, to be held on Thursday 3 December at...
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...
Celebrating Diwali on campus
We celebrated Diwali on campus today with a festival organised by our students, which included traditional outfits, rangoli, food, and dancing. Check out the ph...
Sharing sustainability research through new initiative
Students are sharing bite-sized pieces of sustainability research through our new 3n5 initiative. The 3n5 Sustainability initiative involves students creating t...
OPAIC students compete in IT challenge
Two OPAIC Information Technology students competed in a series of cloud computing challenges last month, with one finishing fourth out of all entrants in New Ze...
Otago Polytechnic Polykids staff earn Resilience “tick”
Despite being disrupted by Covid-19, staff at Otago Polytechnic childcare centre Polykids have been awarded the “Workplace Resilience Tick”.Developed over s...
Food Design Institute students help create “Walking Supper”
Students from Otago Polytechnic’s Food Design Institute are collaborating with a range of partners to develop a culinary experience that will culminate in a ...
Mana Pounamu Young Achievers’ Awards celebrates 20 years
The Mana Pounamu Young Achievers’ Awards celebrates its 20th year in 2020. Mana Pounamu acknowledges the vast and varied achievements of rakatahi Māori (Māo...
New course preparing students for world of work
A new Information Technology course offered at OPAIC is helping our students prepare for the industry. The course gives students a foundation in Amazon Web Serv...
Sustainability ideas brainstormed at workshops
Students and staff from a range of departments got together to discuss campus sustainability initiatives at two workshops this week. Otago Polytechnic and OPAIC...
Hands-on learning during a pandemic
Providing quality hands-on experience to students during a pandemic isn’t easy, especially when gatherings and on-site activities are restricted. But for new...
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...
Staff Forum video
Chief Executive Megan Gibbons provided plenty of food for thought at the Staff Forum today, Thursday 22 October. The year 2020 continues to throw up its challe...
AIC Way out now
The October issue of Auckland staff newsletter, AIC Way, is out now. Check your inbox for your copy or read it online here....
Otago Polytechnic to host award-winning architect
Leading New Zealand architect and architectural commentator Jeremy Salmond will visit Otago Polytechnic on Friday 23 October.Awarded the New Zealand Institute...
Providing financial support to students in need
OPAIC has been providing financial support to students facing hardship due to Covid-19, through two rounds of funding this year. Applications for our first rou...
Sustainability at OPAIC
Otago Polytechnic is renowned for Sustainability. Sustainability is embedded in all that we do, as we develop sustainable practitioners. Study Block 5 at OPAIC...
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...
“Whaiao”- Education for Sustainability Otago officially launched
A significant new chapter in sustainability education has begun. “Whaiao - Education for Sustainability Otago” was officially launched by Stephen Town...
New students welcomed at Orientation
We’re welcoming a new cohort of students to our Auckland International Campus this week. Deputy Chief Executive Gagan Sachdeva welcomed our new cohort at Orie...
Positive outcome for Otago Polytechnic Electric Vehicle students
Charged with new knowledge, a group of students have become the first cohort to graduate from Otago Polytechnic’s pioneering Electric Vehicles programme.For 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...
New Student Representative for OPAIC
We’d like to introduce our new student representative, Polina Artiushkina. Polina comes from Moscow, Russia and is studying the Master of Applied Management a...
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...
Using machine learning to predict crime risk
A group of OPAIC students are using their IT skills to predict crime risk in New Zealand and they hope the police will one day be able to make use of their rese...
"Empowering" opening day at Student Voice Symposium
“The opening day of this important symposium has been deeply empowering."That was the summary of Nathan Laurie, Otago Polytechnic Student Association pres...
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...
Success Story: Malde Keshvala
Otago Polytechnic’s Auckland International Campus felt like home for Malde Keshvala, who came all the way from India to study the Graduate Diploma in Informat...
Dunedin School of Art exhibition offers slice of history
A small but significant exhibition, opening next week, provides a slice of history of the Dunedin School of Art.Commemorating the sesquicentennial of the Dunedi...
Staff Development Week Programme 2020
Nau mai, Haere mai, Tahuti mai! Welcome to all staff! During this week we will explore our Connections - how we nurture, strengthen and sustain ourselves and o...
Success Story: Jenny Yang
Willingness to learn and a can-do attitude are essential for succeeding in the New Zealand workforce, according to a recent graduate who is now working for a pr...
Awards highlight adult learners’ resilience and generosity
Otago Polytechnic’s Adult Learning Awards, to be held on Thursday 10 September, shine a light on learning paths strewn with personal challenges. From the imp...
Celebrating secondary students' artistic expression
The Celebrate Art Secondary Schools Art Awards 2020 have attracted a range of exciting and accomplished works.Now in its sixth year, the Dunedin School of Art e...
Top scholars grateful for support
Our most recent batch of Excellent Scholars are grateful to their lecturers for the support they’ve provided to help them succeed. Staff and students gathered...
Online workshops from ATEM
The Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM) is a professional body in Australasia for tertiary education professional staff and managers. The Aotea...
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
This year Te Wiki o te Reo Māori will be celebrated at OP from 14 – 18 Hepetema – and there are plenty of free, fun events and activities for you to enjoy....
Otago Polytechnic maintains focus on safety
Otago Polytechnic will maintain its rigorous approach to learner and staff safety during Covid Alert Level 2.Otago Polytechnic’s Dunedin and Central Campuses...
Nursing lecturer wins national teaching award
Otago Polytechnic School of Nursing Lecturer Josie Crawley has won an Ako Aotearoa Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award. Josie is one of four teachers to wi...
Exploring career opportunities at expo
Our students and new graduates had the opportunity to explore the job market at the Careers Expo at ASB Showgrounds last week. Three staff and about 25 students...
Otago Polytechnic moves to Alert Level 2
Otago Polytechnic’s Dunedin and Central Campuses moved to Alert Level 2 operations as of 12pm on Wednesday 12 August in response to the Government’s Cov...
Hamish's quick transition helps in Nuggets' success
Hamish Robertson didn’t let injury stand in the way of him playing a hand in the Otago Nuggets’ successful 2020 National Basketball League campaign. The...
Tertiary Open Day provides taste of student life
Otago Polytechnic will welcome prospective students to campus on Monday. Dunedin Tertiary Open Day, on 10 August from 9am to 3.30pm, is an opportunity f...
Latest RoVE news
Find out the latest news across the RoVE programme here...
New students welcomed at historic Orientation
We’re welcoming a new cohort of students to our Auckland International Campus this week. Our current students have gradually been returning to campus over the...
A message from Stephen Town
A message from Stephen Town, Chief Executive, New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology: Kia ora koutou katoa. Over the past five months, since April 202...
Don't forget about Hardship Fund for Learners
Many staff likely will have heard about the Hardship Fund for Learners (HAFL), which provides temporary financial assistance for currently enrolled tertiary l...
Great feedback for Occupational Therapy team
Like so many within OP, our Occupational Therapy staff work hard to ensure learners have the best learning experience possible – this includes dealing...
Tertiary Precinct Project progresses
Work to redevelop aspects of Dunedin's student area has progressed with the awarding of a contract for preliminary design work and an indicative business case....
NCEA changes to University Entrance due to Covid-19
Due to Covid-19 disruption, NZQA have introduced a change to University Entrance requirements for those learners who have studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 dur...
Success Story: Alimahmad Hudda
Alimahmad Hudda came to OPAIC to gain some international experience and pursue his interest in business. He previously studied Information Technology in his hom...
Students and staff volunteer to help NZ environment
Winter is the planting season and OPAIC students and staff have joined Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to plant native trees to help restore parks and reser...
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...
Success Story: Tavish Sehgal
Management student Tavish Sehgal is thriving at OPAIC and helping other students to achieve. He’s grateful for the early challenges he faced during his Englis...
Career Expo
Speak to our friendly tutors about your study options and career goals! We have a range of tutors from different subjects available in the in the Hub at Polytec...
Summer jobs in Central Otago
There are good summer jobs available for international students studying in Central Otago. Central Otago is the location of our boutique Cromwell campus, which...
AIC Way out now
The July issue of OPAIC staff newsletter, AIC Way, is out now. Check your inbox for your copy or read it online here. ...
Research team reflects on virtual teaching experience
A cross-department team from Otago Polytechnic has reflected on their online teaching experiences for a new research paper. The lockdown pushed tertiary educati...
IT industry partnership reaping benefits
OPAIC’s partnership with an Information Technology professional with more than 30 years of experience in the industry is reaping benefits for everyone involve...
Art is not snatched, but won by study
Tasked with the creation of the Dunedin School of Art’s 150th anniversary logo, Tiahli Curran-Hogg and Alysha Beattie pay tribute to the school’s long histo...
Success Story: Juan Carlo Crispino
Juan Carlo Crispino came to OPAIC to gain a qualification that would back up his work experience. JC studied advertising back home in the Philippines and was a...
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...
Top achievers celebrated
We would like to congratulate all of our Excellent Scholars and Student Ambassadors who were recognised at today’s awards ceremony. Excellent Scholars recipie...
‘Amazing opportunity’ for management students
Two OPAIC students had the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the project management industry and to network with professionals recently. Postgraduate Dip...
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...
A great time to work in the rural industries
Covid-19 has certainly changed employment markets and work opportunities. In New Zealand, what were considered traditional skills areas are making a come back....
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...
Competition: name our composting station
Help us make a better world by contributing to a hot new project – OP’s new community composting station! Located between S Block and Te Pā Tauira Student...
AIC Way out now
The latest issue of OPAIC staff newsletter, AIC Way, is out now. Check your email for your copy or read it online here. ...
Introducing our new Student Representative
Our new Student Representative is Bachelor of Applied Management student Hardik from Chandigarh, India. Hardik has already been an active Student Ambassador at...
Developing IT skills through real-world project
Two of our Graduate Diploma in Information Technology students have recently built a business intelligence dashboard for a retail company as part of their studi...
Graduate shares wisdom with construction students
An OPAIC construction graduate who has gone on to a successful career in the industry has shared his wisdom with current students. Bruce Kang graduated from OPA...
Proud to be an essential worker
OPAIC student Bhavdeep Singh is proud to be an essential worker helping to serve the community during Covid-19. He’s one of many students and graduates helpin...
Alumni share wisdom in online session
Our students were fortunate to hear stories and tips from successful graduates during an online Alumni Panel Discussion last week. Our Employability and Indust...
Success Story: Sikandar Hirani
Sikandar Hirani enrolled in the New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) to gain technical knowledge and grow professionally. He works for Auc...
Keeping up with study despite distance
Ramandeep Kaur is staying up until the early hours of the morning to attend online classes from her home in India. Ramandeep was unable to return to New Zealand...
Otago Polytechnic Chaplain reaches out to support students and staff
Otago Polytechnic Chaplain Steve Downey has seen plenty of elevated anxiety over the past several weeks of lockdown – “and that’s understandable”. But h...
Connecting the dots, connecting people
There’s a perception that the world of I.T. is all about numbers. In fact, it’s often about people helping people.That said, let’s examine some numbers fi...
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...
AIC Way out now
The latest issue of OPAIC staff newsletter, AIC Way, is out now. Check your inbox for your copy or read it online here....
COVID-19 and the student voice
Students are by and large happy with the way OPAIC has reacted to COVID-19 and are adjusting well to the new ways of learning. When COVID-19 restrictions came i...
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...
Thai students safe in lockdown
Eight international students from Thailand have been caught up in the COVID-19 lockdown and are staying at the Central Campus until flights become available. Th...
Observing Ramadan during COVID-19
Otago Polytechnic’s Muslim whanau are observing Ramadan differently this year. Ramadhan is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community for Muslims ar...
Hard at work from her bubble
Rashmiben Patel has been keeping busy in her bubble – attending online classes and helping a flower company connect with customers. Rashmi studies the Graduat...
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...
Success Story: Jiahui (Joelle) Li
Graduate Joelle Li is enjoying life in sunny Nelson where she works as Marketing Representative for a New Zealand sea salt company. Joelle studied the Graduate...
Success Story: Rachit Kushwaha
Graduate Rachit Kushwaha has been making his mark in New Zealand through his initiatives to help new migrants. Rachit came to New Zealand from New Delhi to stud...
Using VR to promote sustainable buildings
An OPAIC team has published a research paper about using virtual reality to promote sustainable buildings. Buildings made of raw earth are popular around the wo...
Making the most of the lockdown
Aleksandr Taran is making the most of the lockdown by engaging in online learning and using his spare time to practise his English. Aleksandr, who is from Russi...
Continuing to study from afar
Roman Nazarov found himself unable to return to New Zealand when COVID-19 border restrictions came into effect, but he hasn’t let that get in the way of his s...
Celebrating our top scholars in a virtual setting
We’d like to congratulate all the students recognised at our Excellent Scholars award ceremony today. Excellent Scholars takes place every study block and rec...
Gaining global construction experience online
A group of construction students have made OPAIC proud at a global online competition. OPAIC selected a team of four undergraduate construction students to part...
Keeping online learning interesting through gamification
Our lecturers are finding innovative ways of keeping their students engaged during the lockdown period. Senior Business Lecturer Lorraine Skelton has started us...
Overcoming COVID-19 challenges to continue study
OPAIC student Alexey Zernov intended to take a short holiday in Russia between completing his English language programme and starting his Master of Applied Mana...
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...
Sonny’s top five lockdown tips
Our ICT & Facilities Manager Sonny Teio has complied his top tips for taking care of your wellbeing during the lockdown. 1. Be Tidy Keep to your normal routi...
Blowing bubbles across the airwaves
Our very own Professor Samuel Mann is reaching out across the airwaves in an Otago Access Radio partnership with Otago Polytechnic titled “Blowing Bubbles”....
Adapting to teaching under COVID-19 lockdown
When New Zealand went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, our staff needed to quickly adapt. For our academic staff, this meant moving all class...
Hopping to it
Until two years ago, Michael Seiler had never attempted to brew beer. Now the Otago Brew School grad is mixing with New Zealand’s top beer judges.Michael (pic...
Horticulture veteran profiled in ODT
Wayne King has been involved in nearly all aspects of Central Otago’s and New Zealand’s horticulture sector.The 73-year-old has owned an orchard, run a cons...
A new approach to Orientation
We took a new approach to Orientation at OPAIC last week. COVID-19 prevented our new students from attending their traditional on-campus Orientation. Fortunatel...
Stay active with ISEH live fitness sessions
Clocked Netflix? Eaten all your snacks? Fear not! Staff members from the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health have got you covered. Tune in for their live ex...
Online Orientation a success
We took a new approach to Orientation at our Auckland International Campus last week. COVID-19 prevented our new students from attending their traditional on-ca...
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...
From Cape Reinga to the Bluff
Not everyone would choose lecturer Daniel Pfyl’s 60th birthday present to himself. He is about to spend 30 days cycling the length of New Zealand. “Some peo...
Designing his own degree – and a solution to food waste
When Finn Boyle learnt about the waste inherent in our food systems, he changed his own behaviour – but soon realised he wanted to make a bigger impact. As a...
Tapuae gym - Summer 2019/2020 hours
Tapuae gym - Summer Hours Reduced hours - Mon 25 Nov 2019 to Sat 23 Feb 2020 Closed - 12:00 p.m. Sat 21 Dec 2019 Reopen - 6:00 a.m. Mon 13 Jan 2020 *********...
Collections 19 Fashion Show
COLLECTIONS 2019 showcases fashion students from Otago Polytechnic School of Design.Join us as our graduating students send their latest fashion collections do...
From high-school dropout to youth leader
Nathan Laurie entered student politics on a whim – and now the Otago Polytechnic Students’ Association (OPSA) president is working with central government ...
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
This week (9 – 15 Mahuru) is Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week – and our Kaitohutohu Office has put together a suite of events and activities...
Tertiary Precinct Consultation
The Dunedin City Council will be seeking suggestions on how to develop streets in the heart of the university and polytechnic area.The DCC’s Tertiary Precinct...
Thanks for breakfast!
The Executive Leadership Team sizzled at yesterday's Spring Breakfast, serving up a piping hot meal for staff as we welcomed spring. Thank you to the ELT and...
Campus expansion plans gain consent
Plans to expand Otago Polytechnic's Central Campus have received approval from the Central Otago District Council. Construction of new facilities at our Bannock...
Coffee and Kōrero with Learning and Teaching Development @ The Hub – Hōngongoi 2019
Monday – Friday, 10am - 11am 1st July - 12th July 2019 The Hub, Dunedin Campus Nau mai, haere mai, ki te korero ki te rōpū Learning and Teaching Developm...
Moodle Templates | Moodle Training Suite
This module is part of the Moodle Training Suite | Creator Series. The Creator Series is designed to provide guidance on how to build a course, administ...
Course Administration Basics | Moodle Training Suite
This module is part of the Moodle Training Suite | Creator Series. The Creator Series is designed to provide guidance on how to build a course, administer a...