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Otago University Divisions Compete for Honours
Friday, 29 May 2009, 5:11 pm | Otago University Students Association
Who can debate better than a Law student? Is there a bigger jock on campus than a PE student? Who is craftier than an Arts student? The Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) doesn’t know – but with the inaugural inter-course sports ... More >>
Bill's Budget Blunder – Students out in the Cold
Friday, 29 May 2009, 9:15 am | Otago University Students Association
“Students are out in the cold”, was how protest organiser Ella Hardy described her reaction to National's first budget, released today to widespread disapproval amongst Otago University's student population Students will march in Dunedin tomorrow ... More >>
Otago Students Invite John Key to Follow Example
Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 2:49 pm | Otago University Students Association
The Otago University Students Association (OUSA) is joining calls for the National Party to reveal their policy on student allowances. More >>
Otago Students Welcome the End of Means Testing
Monday, 13 October 2008, 5:27 pm | Otago University Students Association
Today well over 1000 students gathered at Otago University to listen to Prime Minister Helen Clark. More >>
Protest against the Arrest of Activists
Friday, 1 August 2008, 10:00 am | Otago University Students Association
In response to the recent arrests of outspoken political activists on the Otago University campus, several student clubs affiliated to the Otago University Student’s Association (OUSA), members of University staff, and concerned members of the public are organizing ... More >>
Students Showcase Diverse Culture
Monday, 14 July 2008, 12:01 am | Otago University Students Association
This Tuesday the 15th of July the Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) is presenting it’s first ever International Cultural Night. Student groups from Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Brunei, Samoa, the Cook Islands (and lots ... More >>
Lacklustre Budget for Students
Friday, 23 May 2008, 9:44 am | Otago University Students Association
Today’s budget announcements bring little to smile about for New Zealand students. A lucky few will now qualify for student loans, but the majority have received little more than the ability to borrow an extra $5 a week, an amount which will quickly ... More >>
Student Debt Equal to Cost of 53 Stadiums
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 11:45 am | Otago University Students Association
This Thursday the 10th of April will see total student debt in New Zealand hit $10 Billion dollars. More >>
Dunedin ‘Takes Back the Night’
Thursday, 6 March 2008, 10:22 am | Otago University Students Association
Thursday 6th March will see members of the public and community groups unite together to rally against violence and harassment in the city. The ‘Take Back the Night’ Rally is being coordinated by the Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA), ... More >>
Otago Students Warn Against Capping Enrolments
Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 12:17 am | Otago University Students Association
The Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) is expressing their concern over the decision by the University of Auckland to cap entrance numbers. More >>
Undie 500 Rioting Charges Withdrawn
Monday, 3 December 2007, 3:54 pm | Otago University Students Association
The Otago University Students Association (OUSA) is today congratulating the police on their withdrawal of rioting charges against those charged for their alleged involvement in the events following this year’s Undie 500. More >>
Dark Day For Otago Student Fees
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 3:33 pm | Otago University Students Association
In a disappointing move, fees for the majority of Otago University students were today raised by the full 5% allowable under government regulations, a move which was opposed by the Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) representatives ... More >>
Students Expect Action from New Tertiary Minister
Thursday, 1 November 2007, 2:00 pm | Otago University Students Association
The Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) welcomes the appointment of Dunedin North MP Pete Hodgson as the new Minister for Tertiary Education and however they warn that he will be kept very busy addressing the needs of students and the tertiary ... More >>
Vice-Chancellor’s Statement Misguided
Monday, 24 September 2007, 4:45 pm | Otago University Students Association
Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) President Renée Heal is today disappointed that she must clear up public misconceptions after a misguided statement released by the Vice-Chancellor of Otago University, Professor David Skegg. Heal is frustrated ... More >>
OUSA Electoral Juggernaut Underway
Friday, 24 August 2007, 10:21 am | Otago University Students Association
Polls opened this morning for in this year’s Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) elections. Otago students have until 4pm on Thursday 23 August to cast their votes online at www.elections.ousa.org.nz. More >>
OUSA challenges stereotypes of Otago students
Tuesday, 21 August 2007, 12:31 am | Otago University Students Association
The Otago University Students’ Association is challenging depictions of our members as beer-guzzling, vomit-covered, couch-burning, law-breaking spoilt brats and are doing something about it. More >>
OUSA Electoral Juggernaut Underway
Monday, 20 August 2007, 9:42 am | Otago University Students Association
Polls opened this morning for in this year’s Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) elections. Otago students have until 4pm on Thursday 23 August to cast their votes online at www.elections.ousa.org.nz. More >>
OUSA Organises Stadium Debate
Tuesday, 24 July 2007, 4:51 pm | Otago University Students Association
The Otago University Students Association (OUSA) has organised a public debate on campus so that students will have a chance to become more informed on the issues surrounding the proposed Awatea St Stadium. More >>
OUSA Celebrates New Brand And Logo
Thursday, 12 July 2007, 9:20 am | Otago University Students Association
The Otago University Students’ Association is today celebrating the launch of its new brand and logo. The following events will be taking place on campus: More >>
First Wearable Arts Awards in Dunedin
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 3:29 pm | Otago University Students Association
As part of launching its new logo and brand, the Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) has organized its inaugural Wearable Arts Awards. This spectacular show will be held in the prize winning Link building on campus. Event organisers are certain ... More >>