News & Events

Chief Executive to help judge Otago Sports Awards

27 Apr 2022, 1 min read

Otago Polytechnic Chief Executive Dr Megan Gibbons is one of judges for the annual Otago Sports Awards. 

"Crossroads; Childish Adult Stuff" installed in Quad

15 Apr 2022, 4 min read

The latest sculptural installation in Otago Polytechnic’s Four Plinths Project dabbles in the past while pondering the future.

Ceramic works tackle theme of student wellbeing

13 Apr 2022, 1 min read

Dunedin School of art graduate Aaron Obbeek has created ceramic sculptures for four meeting rooms in the Hub.

Carpentry apprentices show off skills

11 Apr 2022, 1 min read

Eager apprentices put their carpentry skills to the test at the New Zealand Certified Builders ITM Apprentice Challenge at the weekend.

$1.19m boost for Dunedin’s game development sector

14 Dec 2021, 7 min read

Dunedin’s game development sector is ending the year on a high note following a $1.19 million funding allocation from the New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE).

First for Otago Polytechnic as academic completes Masters entirely in te reo Māori

13 Dec 2021, 6 min read

Shaun Tahau has created history at Otago Polytechnic, successfully completing a Master of Professional Practice – entirely in te reo Māori.

Otago Polytechnic learner wins architectural award for wetland vision

7 Dec 2021, 3 min read

Charity House raises $115k for community groups

22 Nov 2021, 4 min read

Otago Polytechnic’s annual Charity House auction on Saturday November 20 raised $115,000 for a range of community groups.

Otago Polytechnic Design Lecturer wins national teaching award

25 Oct 2021, 3 min read

Otago Polytechnic Lecturer Hannah Joynt has won an Ako Aotearoa Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award for 2021.

Eight Otago Polytechnic projects in Best Design Awards finals

12 Oct 2021, 3 min read

Eight Otago Polytechnic School of Design projects, involving students, graduates and staff members, have been named finalists in the Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards 2021.