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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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