Otago Polytechnic - Latest News [Page 3]
Change at the top
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 3:13 pm | Otago Polytechnic
After more than 6 years with the Malcam Charitable Trust, Chief Executive Andy Kilsby, is leaving, not so much for greener pastures, but for green and blue ones! Mr Kilby is the new Manager of the Otago Secondary Tertiary College at Otago Polytechnic. More >>
Hanging around in style
Tuesday, 20 December 2016, 11:24 am | Otago Polytechnic
Jeremy Metherell is going to enjoy a relaxing summer holiday – especially as he’ll be lying in a hammock HE designed … and is now being sold through a NZ outdoor brand! More >>
Personal success in personal training
Friday, 16 December 2016, 10:02 am | Otago Polytechnic
Matt McKay’s had about four hours sleep a night for the last month … there’s simply too much to do. “When I started my personal training business, I knew it would be busy while I completed my degree at Otago Polytechnic - particularly over ... More >>
Kaikoura Kids' Christmas
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 4:47 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic is feeling the love for Kaikoura this Christmas! The Food Design Institute students have just donated $1277 to the Kaikoura Cheese Factory, and the first instalment of Christmas gifts is about to head on its way for the children ... More >>
Foodies helping foodies
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 10:50 am | Otago Polytechnic
Foodies helping foodies … that’s how the Otago Polytechnic Food Design Institute students see their latest charitable venture. More >>
Citizen Stylist hits Princes Street
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 1:12 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Try something completely new, or mix it up with your own clothes … anything goes at ‘Citizen Stylist’ this weekend. More >>
30 years of Otago Polytechnic nursing
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 11:30 am | Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic’s School of Nursing is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this weekend with a reunion of its very first graduates of 1986. More >>
School of Veterinary Nursing receives award
Friday, 18 November 2016, 4:51 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic’s School of Veterinary Nursing has been presented a national award in Wellington today recognising their ethical care of animals. More >>
Celebrating design student success at DEBRIEF
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 5:04 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Compost cookies, custom prosthesis covers and climate-safe housing - the variety of design briefs is anything but brief at this year’s Otago Polytechnic’s School of Design showcase. More >>
Otago Polytechnic Fashion Collections
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 3:12 pm | Otago Polytechnic
From gold spray-paint and hoops of avant-garde, to self-illustrated fabric, Collections 2016 is sure to impress on Friday evening. More >>
Saluting cybersecurity skills
Friday, 11 November 2016, 11:44 am | Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic applauds the government’s announcement this week to establish a Cyber Security Skills Taskforce. Its aim is to address the shortage of cyber professionals in New Zealand. More >>
A solid chance for student success
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 12:10 pm | Otago Polytechnic
You’ve heard of man caves and she sheds … well now there’s a penguin pad - all thanks to a group of keen high school students studying one day a week at Otago Polytechnic. More >>
Otago Polytechnic addresses inequality
Friday, 4 November 2016, 2:10 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic has come up with a boost for women wanting to get into the male-dominated fields of engineering and IT. More >>
Otago Polytechnic leads the way
Friday, 28 October 2016, 10:32 am | Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic is leading the country with the percentage of students who successfully complete their studies. More >>
24 hours, 22x24 push ups, and one jumpsuit!
Thursday, 27 October 2016, 12:14 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Our slightly crazy and much admired Health and Safety Manager is spending 24 hours in a small room to raise money for the Cancer Society. More >>
Otago Polytechnic Student Village – let the show begin!
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 4:05 pm | Otago Polytechnic
The excitement of Otago Polytechnic’s new 20+-million-dollar Student Accommodation Village is literally about to be rammed home! More >>
Art symposium on climate, energy and culture
Monday, 10 October 2016, 12:51 pm | Otago Polytechnic
From an artist’s collaboration with NIWA on the effects of sea level rises, to an examination of the role art can play in plans to protect the future of South Dunedin, the upcoming Art and Future Symposium in Dunedin promises a riveting programme examining ... More >>
Student to walk length of country for Arthritis New Zealand
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 1:32 pm | Otago Polytechnic
An Otago Polytechnic nursing student will embark on an epic quest to walk the length of New Zealand next month to raise money for Arthritis New Zealand. More >>
Otago Polytechnic Fashion features in Vogue Italia
Monday, 26 September 2016, 12:55 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic’s School of Design has earned further international acclaim for its fashion offerings, featuring in Vogue Italia – one of the world’s leading fashion publications . More >>
Project to help older people with vision impairment
Monday, 19 September 2016, 12:23 pm | Otago Polytechnic
A project to assist older Dunedin residents with visual impairment will soon get underway at Otago Polytechnic, thanks to a funding grant awarded to Principal Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Dr Mary Butler. More >>