This year, University of Otago celebrates its 150th anniversary, bringing together students, staff, alumni and the wider Dunedin community for a busy programme of events.
On Daring to be Wise, we talk with people from all corners of the University community – inspirational stories from educators, administrators, and those whose time at Otago made a lasting impression.
Kerry Buchan
Project Coordinator, 150th Anniversary Celebrations
Chancellor Royden Somerville
University History and Anniversary Events
Mayor Dave Cull
The Town and Gown Relationship
Dan Hendra
150th Special Events Manager: The Clocktower Lawn Picnic and Street Parade
Jamie Gilbertson
Warden of Arana and Senior Warden of Colleges: College Life
James Heath
OUSA President’s perspective on 150th celebrations
Sue Cathro
University Regalia Convener
Chris Addington
University College
James Coombes
Otago University Football Club
Ali Clarke
Otago 150th Book
Philippa Harris
Dunedin Symphony Orchestra
Richard Higham
University Rugby
Jesse Bering
Science Teller 2019
Dr Graeme Downes
Tally Ho 3
Ian Chapman
Music and Performing Arts at Otago
Helen Nicholson
Deputy Vice Chancellor External Engagement
Sze-En Watts
UniCrew Volunteering
Dorothy Page
Early Women Students
Anthony Ritchie
Music and the Gala Concert
Nancy Longnecker
Dare To Be Wise Exhibition
Harlene Hayne
The Vice-Chancellor’s Perspective
Shelagh Murray
Development in Alumni Relations
Paul Brunton
Pro-Vice Chancellor Health Sciences
Tai Sopoaga
Pacific students and Health Sciences
Richard Barker
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Sciences
Tofilau Nina Kirifi-Alai
Manager of the Pacific Islands Centre
Tony Ballantyne
Pro-Vice Chancellor Humanities
Greg Hughson
University Chaplaincy
Sarah Gallagher
Scarfie Flats Project
Jane Malthus
Home Science at Otago
John Gibson
Temple of Sound
Poia Rewi
Dean of School of Te Tumu Maori, Pacific & Indigenous Studies
Robin Gauld
Dean of the School of Business, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Commerce
Barbara Brookes
The Pill and other things
Emily Duncan
Robert Burns Fellowship
Stuart Young
UNESCO City of Literature Short Play Festival
Kirby Hallum
1869 Conference and Heritage Festival
Glen Sinclair
Otago University Rowing Club
Dan Porter
Unipol
Sunny Collings
Dean of University of Otago – Wellington
David Murdoch
Dean of University of Otago Christchurch
Richard Blaikie
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise
Richie Poulton
The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study
Dave Craw
Recipient of University of Otago’s 2018 Distinguished Research Medal
Louise Lawrence
Alumni Directory
James Maclaurin
Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy
Jason Cushen
Director International
Stephen Willis
Chief Operating Officer
Reflecting on a Year of Celebrations – Kerry Buchan and Helen Nicholson
