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Honorary degree for iconic NZ fashion designer
Friday, 7 December 2012, 5:14 pm | Otago Polytechnic
The creative director of the iconic Dunedin fashion label NOM*d, Margarita Robertson, will be awarded an honorary Bachelor of Design (Fashion) from Otago Polytechnic at the institute’s graduation ceremony this week, in recognition of her exceptional ... More >>
Polytechnic student wins national trainee chef competition
Thursday, 22 November 2012, 4:38 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Stephanie Peirce will be pitted against the best trainee chefs in Australasia early next year, after being named the winner of the national competition, Proud to be a Chef. More >>
21st anniversary of Collections Fashion Show
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 11:33 am | Otago Polytechnic
Students from the Polytechnic’s School of Design and the International Fashion Academy Paris in Shanghai will grace the catwalk, fresh from both institutions’ shows at Shanghai Fashion Week last month. A limited edition book celebrating Collections’ ... More >>
Cultural collaboration: Shanghai fashion students in Dunedin
Friday, 9 November 2012, 2:44 pm | Otago Polytechnic
10 Fashion students from Shanghai, China arrive in Dunedin this evening, fresh from showing with Otago Polytechnic Fashion Design students at the prestigious Shanghai Fashion Week last month. More >>
Student’s moustache necklaces aid Movember charities
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 4:15 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Girls and women can now easily demonstrate their support for the cause behind Movember without attempting to cultivate a mo’ of their own, thanks to a second-year Product Design student from Otago Polytechnic. More >>
Collaboration leads to free Port Chalmers Wi-Fi
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 3:55 pm | Otago Polytechnic
A free wireless internet service in Port Chalmers goes live this weekend, coinciding with the arrival of Sea Princess and her 2900 passengers and crew, and the beginning of the cruise ship season. More >>
Students pitch designs to retailers Dragons’ Den-style
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 10:17 am | Otago Polytechnic
Chopping boards made of reclaimed wood from the Christchurch rebuild and bottle openers fashioned from empty bullet cannisters, are just two of the innovative products to feature in a Dragons’ Den -style pitch at Otago Polytechnic this week. More >>
“Speed-dating” event secures internships for students
Monday, 24 September 2012, 11:14 am | Otago Polytechnic
An international award-winning “speed-dating” networking event that connects willing student workers with local employers, takes place in Dunedin tomorrow night. More >>
Otago Polytechnic wins two Australasian excellence awards
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 12:40 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic received recognition and praise at an awards ceremony in Adelaide, Australia last night, winning two prestigious awards for its celebrated Charity House project and comprehensive IT Service Desk. More >>
Otago Polytechnic launches new trades programmes
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 10:00 am | Otago Polytechnic
In response to increasing community demand for skilled workers, Otago Polytechnic is delighted to launch three new pre-trade programmes: Masonry Trades, Painting and Decorating and Plasterboard Fixing and Stopping. More >>
Students to work at Beijing International Triathlon
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 12:16 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Six Otago Polytechnic students are heading to China to work at the inaugural 2012 Beijing International Triathlon, which involves high profile competitors such as New Zealand’s Bevan Docherty and Nicky Samuels, and Spain’s Javier Gomez. More >>
Art and Food Collide
Monday, 20 August 2012, 1:16 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Turning food into art, or creating art about food – it is a pairing that dates back to when humans lived in caves. Otago Polytechnic’s Dunedin School of Art is this year using its annual symposium to explore the connections between art and food, ... More >>
All Blacks’ Conditioning Coach to Address Otago Symposium
Monday, 7 May 2012, 1:09 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Key members of the Otago sporting community will gather to hear from two of the experts who work most closely with the world champions of rugby, when they attend a physical conditioning symposium at Otago Polytechnic this week. More >>
Research explores experiences of psychiatric patients
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 10:38 am | Otago Polytechnic
The experiences of five patients within a New Zealand regional forensic psychiatric service have formed the basis of the Master’s thesis of Otago Polytechnic occupational therapy lecturer and programme coordinator (postgraduate), Penelope Kinney. More >>
Skiing powder and getting paid for it
Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 1:53 pm | Otago Polytechnic
Following her dream to ski all day and be paid for it, Hayley Robertson is the skiing poster girl of leading snowsports training based in the snow fields of Central Otago, New Zealand. More >>
Central Lakes Trades Academy kicks-starts careers
Monday, 27 February 2012, 1:35 pm | Otago Polytechnic
A partnership between Otago Polytechnic and six Central Otago and Lakes District secondary schools has established the Central Lakes Trades Academy that welcomed its first intake of students last Friday (February 24). More >>
Acclaimed academic appointed Professor of Otago Polytechnic
Monday, 16 January 2012, 11:09 am | Otago Polytechnic
The internationally recognised academic, Dr Khyla Russell, has been appointed full Professor of Otago Polytechnic by the institute’s Professorial Appointments Committee. More >>
Otago Polytech:New graduate programme a success for students
Wednesday, 30 November 2011, 11:25 am | Otago Polytechnic
The director of a groundbreaking new graduate programme in sustainable practice is celebrating the success of the future focused qualifications as the inaugural group of students complete their first year’s work on a wide range of projects. More >>
YouTube creators offer student opportunity of a lifetime
Thursday, 10 November 2011, 12:45 pm | Otago Polytechnic
The creators of YouTube have given Otago Polytechnic student, Alex Dong, the biggest break of his life, acquiring his online social network tool developed with business partner, Tim Bull. More >>
Registrations for useful trade qualification now open
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 2:08 pm | Otago Polytechnic
People considering stonemasonry as a career or interest to follow are urged to register soon for the year long 2012 Otago Polytechnic Certificate in Stonemasonry (Level 4). The course is offered from the Central Otago Campus of the Polytechnic amongst ... More >>
