Archive for 2024

Events

• Holiday Work Application Workshop (November 25 2024)

  Recommended for students preparing for holiday job searching

  Looking for a temporary job this holiday season? In this workshop, we’ll guide you through everything you need to secure great holiday work, from crafting a polished CV and cover letter to tailoring your applications for temporary roles.

  This workshop is for students eager to make the most of their full-time work opportunities during the holidays. The session will provide tips on how to find and apply for the best temporary positions. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable experience and boost your employability while earning during the break!

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Thursday, 28 November

• Graduate Role Application Workshop (November 25 2024)

  Highly recommended for students graduating soon

  Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? In this workshop, you’ll learn all the essential steps to successfully apply for graduate roles, from crafting a standout CV and cover letter to navigating online applications and preparing for your interview.

  Whether you’re just starting your job search or refining your application process, this session will equip you with practical tools and strategies to stand out in New Zealand’s competitive graduate job market. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your confidence and increase your chances of landing your dream role!

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Wednesday, 27 November

• How, why and where to get: Part-time, Internships & Volunteering Opportunities (November 18 2024)

  Recommended for new Students who want to make the most of every opportunity to expand and grow their career

  In this session, Chris from the Employability Centre will guide you through the steps to find and secure valuable work experiences. Discover the benefits of part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer work, learn where to look for these opportunities, and understand how to make the most of them to enhance your resume and skill set.

  Whether you’re looking to gain practical experience, make industry connections, or simply explore new career paths, this workshop is your gateway to a wealth of possibilities. Don’t miss out on this chance to proactively shape your career path!

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Wednesday, 20 November

• How to Succeed in an Interview (November 18 2024)

  Highly recommended for students graduating soon

  In this interactive session you will be provided with essential tips and strategies to excel in your job interviews, from building confidence to answering common questions effectively.

  Whether you're preparing for your first interview or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is designed to boost your employability in New Zealand’s competitive job market. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to enhance your career prospects!

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Tuesday, 19 November 

• Design Student Market (November 12 2024)

  Come along to our side hustle market!

  Over the past few weeks, our second-year design ākonga have been busy creating innovative side hustles with a focus on collaboration and sustainability. They've designed and made their items, packaged them, created brands, set up point-of-sale stalls and are now itching to share them with you!

  Come along to show your support, see what they have created and get yourself (or someone else!) some goodies - Kirihimete is coming up quick!!

• CV & Career Guidance (November 11 2024)

  Recommended for students preparing for holiday job searching

  Join us this Wednesday and discover effective strategies to boost your employability over the break.

  In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling CV, hone your interview skills, and navigate the seasonal job market with confidence. We’ll provide you with the tools to effectively present your skills and experiences, ensuring you stand out to potential employers.

  Whether you’re looking for part-time work or internships, this workshop is your first step towards a successful holiday job hunt. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your career prospects!

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Wednesday, 13 November

• Job Searching Tips (For Students Graduating Soon) (November 11 2024)

  Highly recommended for students graduating within the next 6 months

  Ready to jumpstart your career after graduation?

  In this interactive session, you’ll learn essential strategies to navigate the job market. Gain insights into identifying opportunities in your field of interest, preparing for applications, and tailoring your approach to stand out in a competitive market.

  Whether you’re starting your search or need a refresher on effective job-hunting techniques, this workshop will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to secure your first full-time role. Don’t miss this chance to set yourself up for success!

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Tuesday, 12 November 

• Make the most of your LinkedIn Profile (November 4 2024)

  Highly Recommended for new Students who need support with their LinkedIn accounts

  Looking to enhance your LinkedIn profile and expand your professional network? Then join our LinkedIn workshop.

  This session will offer personalised advice on optimising your LinkedIn presence, building connections, and showcasing your skills to potential employers in New Zealand. Whether you're new to LinkedIn or want to refine your profile, this is the perfect opportunity to boost your online professional visibility. Don't miss out—come along and take your career to the next level!

  Level 3. Room 302. 16:15 pm Wednesday, 6 November

• Job Searching Tips (For Students Graduating Soon) (November 4 2024)

  Highly recommended for students graduating within the next 6 months

  Ready to jumpstart your career after graduation?

  In this interactive session, you’ll learn essential strategies to navigate the job market. Gain insights into identifying opportunities in your field of interest, preparing for applications, and tailoring your approach to stand out in a competitive market.

  Whether you’re starting your search or need a refresher on effective job-hunting techniques, this workshop will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to secure your first full-time role. Don’t miss this chance to set yourself up for success!

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Wednesday, 6 November 

• Your Professional Profile (November 4 2024)

  Highly Recommended for Students graduating soon

  Boost your professional profile and stand out to employers!

  Join us for a workshop on creating a compelling SEEK and GradConnect profile. Chris will be guiding you through best practices to enhance your online presence, attract potential employers, and maximise your visibility on key job platforms. Learn how to effectively showcase your skills and achievements to increase your chances of landing your desired role.

  A well-optimised profile is essential in today’s competitive job market, giving you a greater advantage in securing interviews and advancing your career!

  Level 3. Room 302. 4:15 pm Tuesday, 5 November

• How to Grow Your Professional Network (November 4 2024)

  For students new to New Zealand

  Kickstart your career in New Zealand by growing your professional network.  Join our Networking Workshop.

  In this session you’ll learn essential strategies to expand your connections and make meaningful industry contacts. This session covers practical networking tips, from preparing for events to making a lasting impression, and introduces ways to access the hidden job market. Whether you’re new to networking or looking to refine your approach, this workshop is designed to equip you with tools to confidently grow your network and unlock exciting career opportunities.

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Tuesday, 5 November

• The Power of Networking (October 31 2024)

  Highly Recommended for Students graduating soon

  Expand your professional network as you get ready for the job market.
  
  Join us for a networking workshop to learn networking tips for growing your network.

  Chris will be going over best practices for handling networking
  opportunities. He will also be giving tips on how to prepare for
  networking events and how to make the most of them.
  
  Networking is essential in job hunting as it provides access to a
  hidden job market that is not advertised through traditional job
  postings.

  Level 3. Room 305. 16:15 pm Thursday, 31 October

• Your Professional Profile Workshop (October 29 2024)

  Highly Recommended for Students graduating soon

  Boost your professional profile and stand out to employers!

  Join us for a workshop on creating a compelling SEEK and GradConnect profile. Chris will be guiding you through best practices to enhance your online presence, attract potential employers, and maximise your visibility on key job platforms. Learn how to effectively showcase your skills and achievements to increase your chances of landing your desired role.

  A well-optimised profile is essential in today’s competitive job market, giving you a greater advantage in securing interviews and advancing your career!

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Thursday, 31 October

• How to Succeed in an Interview (October 29 2024)

  For Students currently applying for Part-Time jobs

  In this interactive session you will be provided with essential tips and strategies to excel in your job interviews, from building confidence to answering common questions effectively. Whether you're preparing for your first interview or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is designed to boost your employability in New Zealand’s competitive job market. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to enhance your career prospects!

  Level 3. Room 302. 16:15 pm Wednesday, 30 October 

• Make the most of your LinkedIn Profile (October 29 2024)

  For students new to New Zealand

  Looking to enhance your LinkedIn profile and expand your professional network? Join our LinkedIn workshop.

  This session will offer personalised advice on optimising your LinkedIn presence, building connections, and showcasing your skills to potential employers in New Zealand. Whether you're new to LinkedIn or want to refine your profile, this is the perfect opportunity to boost your online professional visibility. Don't miss out—come along and take your career to the next level!

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Wednesday, 30 October

• Webinar info session - Study Massage Therapy (October 24 2024)

  Register now and explore a Career in Massage Therapy

  Massage therapy offers a rewarding career path where you can make a real difference in people's lives by enhancing their well-being. With this in-demand skill, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to work in various settings, start your own business, or freelance on your terms.

  If you’re passionate about promoting people's quality of life, join our upcoming webinar to learn more about the NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5).

  During this session, we’ll provide an in-depth overview of the qualification, covering the practical skills you'll gain and the unique approach we take to massage education. We'll also explore the diverse career paths available to our graduates.

  Stay until the end for a live Q&A session where our lecturers will happily tell you more. 

• Doughnut Day! (October 23 2024)

  Come and support out Bachelor of Culinary Arts year 1 ākonga, selling a delicious range of filled doughnuts in The Hub. 

  $5 each - cash or bank transfer only please :)

  Flavour range:

  • Vanilla custard
  • Chocolate
  • Chocolate hazlenut
  • Lemon curd
  • Raspberry and cream
  • Caramel
• Information Technology Showcase (October 23 2024)

  Information Technology Showcase is a celebration of our ākonga and their achievements throughout the academic year. We will join together for group presentations from our Studio courses and will conclude with drinks and nibbles. Presentations and posters will be available to be viewed in He Toki Kai te Rika in the week leading up to the event.

• Food Design (October 23 2024)

  This event showcases our ākonga in their element. Come and enjoy this mini-food festival, with each group showcasing their own distinctive theme, and vibrant dishes. Tickets can be purchased here.

• SITE (October 22 2024)

  SITE is the annual showcase of graduate work from the Dunedin School of Art. Painting, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture and more will be on display. Meet the future big names in contemporary New Zealand art.  

  Opening Night: 22 November 5.30pm - 7:30pm

  Event: 23 - 26 November 10am - 4pm

• Open Day and Plant Sale (October 22 2024)

  Student-grown edible and ornamental plants for sale all day, tree climbing for kids, and community art project. Activities also include: 10:30am Flax pruning for the home gardener. 11:30am Plastic free seed sowing workshop. 12:30pm Fibre twining with Ti Kouka. EFTPOS will be available.
  
  

• Engineering Showcase (October 22 2024)

  See the posters and prototypes from our current Civil, Electrical and Mechanical engineering project students. A fantastic opportunity to see the skills of the students ready to enter the workforce and excite your interest in studying Engineering.

  Opening Night: 13 November 5 - 7pm

• DEBRIEF (October 22 2024)

  DEBRIEF celebrates the mahi produced by Otago Polytechnic School of Design.

  Featuring garments and accessories, product design, print media and publications, graphic design, photography, web and film projects.

  This year’s event exhibits unique, insightful pieces of design that are not to be missed.
  
  

  Opening Night: 5:30pm 21 November

  Exhibition Open: 10am - 4pm 22 - 26 November

   

  DEBRIEF Merch
  
  
  
  

  Order your DEBRIEF merch here. Pre-orders close 10 November, so don't miss out!

• Charity House Auction (October 22 2024)

  For the 18th year running, our Carpentry students have built a house to auction for charity.

  Funds raised go to Catalytic Foundation, which distributes the proceeds to charities throughout Otago.

  During our Open Homes events, you have the opportunity to walk through the finished building and see the wonderful mahi our students have done in support of a great cause.

  Information on Open Homes can be found here

• Applied Science Showcase (October 22 2024)

  You are invited to the Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health's 2024 Student Project Showcase. Our final year BAppSci (Exercise, Sport & Health) will share their community project findings and experiences. The showcase will run from 9:00 until 11:30 with a schedule to follow. Each student will present for around 15 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes for questions and discussion. You are welcome to drop in and drop out of sessions. We hope you are able to join us in supporting our students.

• The Power of Networking (October 21 2024)

  Highly Recommended for Students graduating soon

  Expand your professional network as you get ready for the job market.
  
  Join us for a networking workshop to learn networking tips for growing your network.

  Chris will be going over best practices for handling networking
  opportunities. He will also be giving tips on how to prepare for
  networking events and how to make the most of them.
  
  Networking is essential in job hunting as it provides access to a
  hidden job market that is not advertised through traditional job
  postings.

  Level 3. Room 302. 16:15 pm Thursday, 24 October

• The Power of Networking (October 21 2024)

  Highly Recommended for Students graduating soon

  Expand your professional network as you get ready for the job market.
  
  Join us for a networking workshop to learn networking tips for growing your network.

  Chris will be going over best practices for handling networking
  opportunities. He will also be giving tips on how to prepare for
  networking events and how to make the most of them.
  
  Networking is essential in job hunting as it provides access to a
  hidden job market that is not advertised through traditional job
  postings.

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Thursday, 24 October

• Make the most of your LinkedIn Profile (October 21 2024)

  Highly Recommended for Students graduating soon

  Looking to enhance your LinkedIn profile and expand your professional network? Join our LinkedIn workshop.

  This session will offer personalised advice on optimising your LinkedIn presence, building connections, and showcasing your skills to potential employers in New Zealand. Whether you're new to LinkedIn or want to refine your profile, this is the perfect opportunity to boost your online professional visibility. Don't miss out—come along and take your career to the next level!

  There will be a repeat session the following week for students who can't make this one.

  Level 3. Room 302. 16:15 pm Wednesday, 23 October

• How to Succeed in an Interview (October 21 2024)

  For Students currently applying for Part-Time jobs

  In this interactive session you will be provided with essential tips and strategies to excel in your job interviews, from building confidence to answering common questions effectively. Whether you're preparing for your first interview or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is designed to boost your employability in New Zealand’s competitive job market. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to enhance your career prospects!

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Wednesday, 23 October

• Part-time Job Search Workshop (October 21 2024)

  Are you looking for a part-time job but unsure where to start?
  
  Then join our Looking for a Part-time Job" workshop hosted by Chris from the AIC Employability Centre.
  
  This session will guide you through the process of navigating job ads and applying with confidence. You'll learn practical strategies for identifying the best opportunities, interpreting job requirements, and crafting strong applications that stand out to employers. Whether you're new to the job market or seeking to enhance your job search skills, this workshop is your key to finding the perfect part-time role!

• Make the most of your LinkedIn Profile (October 14 2024)

  Highly Recommended for Students graduating soon

  Looking to enhance your LinkedIn profile and expand your professional network? Join our LinkedIn workshop.

  This session will offer personalised advice on optimising your LinkedIn presence, building connections, and showcasing your skills to potential employers in New Zealand. Whether you're new to LinkedIn or want to refine your profile, this is the perfect opportunity to boost your online professional visibility. Don't miss out—come along and take your career to the next level!

  There will be a repeat session the following week for students who can't make this one.

  Level 3. Room 302. 16:15 pm Thursday, 17 October 

• How to make an Effective CV (October 14 2024)

  For all of our students new to New Zealand

  Boost your job application success with our "How to Make an Effective CV" workshop!

  Hosted by the AIC Employability Centre, this session will guide you through crafting a standout New Zealand-style CV. You'll learn the essential components, how to tailor your CV to specific roles and discover top tips for making a strong impression on employers. Whether you're updating your CV or starting from scratch, this workshop is your key to getting noticed and securing interviews. Don't miss out—join us and make sure your CV brings your interview opportunities.

  Level 3. Room 302. 16:15 pm Wednesday, 16 October 

• How to Design Your Career (October 14 2024)

  For Students graduating soon

  Join Chris as he presents on Career Guidance. Explore your career options, set goals, and plan your path to success with personalised advice and resources. Your participation will be a significant step towards building a solid foundation for your career.

  Level 3. Room 304. 12:10 pm Wednesday, 16 October 

• Part-time Job Search Workshop (October 14 2024)

  Are you looking for a part-time job but unsure where to start?
  
  Then join our Looking for a Part-time Job" workshop hosted by Chris from the AIC Employability Centre.
  
  This session will guide you through the process of navigating job ads and applying with confidence. You'll learn practical strategies for identifying the best opportunities, interpreting job requirements, and crafting strong applications that stand out to employers. Whether you're new to the job market or seeking to enhance your job search skills, this workshop is your key to finding the perfect part-time role!

  Level 3. Room 302. 12:10 pm Tuesday, 15 October

• How to make an Effective CV (October 7 2024)

  For all of our students new to New Zealand

  Boost your job application success with our "How to Make an Effective CV" workshop!

  Hosted by the AIC Employability Centre, this session will guide you through crafting a standout New Zealand-style CV. You'll learn the essential components, how to tailor your CV to specific roles and discover top tips for making a strong impression on employers. Whether you're updating your CV or starting from scratch, this workshop is your key to getting noticed and securing interviews. Don't miss out—join us and make sure your CV brings your interview opportunities.

• How to Design Your Career (October 7 2024)

  For Students graduating soon

  Join Chris as he presents on Career Guidance. Explore your career options, set goals, and plan your path to success with personalised advice and resources. Your participation will be a significant step towards building a solid foundation for your career.

  This session will be held again the following week for those who can't attend in the afternoon.

• Services Recap Session (October 7 2024)

  If you missed out on the Employability orientation last week, then join Dani and Chris at either of our two recap sessions throughout the week. They will be covering all of the services that the AIC Employability Centre has to offer, including workshops, Moodle courses, 1 on 1 sessions as well as how to best make use of all of them.

• Make.Do - Product Design Symposium (September 19 2024)

  Product Design is hosting a short, fun event for design pros, grads, seasoned designers, industry partners and friends!

  This will be a day of thought-provoking panel talks and discussions followed by a celebration of two decades of history, awesome people, design and looking to the future.  

  We’ve lined up amazing speakers for 4 panel talk discussions relevant to all design fields. See our website for information about our panellists and what they do for work and to see the plan for the day.

  This is a ticketed event - OP staff and student tickets are $20 and can be purchased from our website. These tickets include nibbles and a drink at the end of the day to celebrate and pay tribute to our programme founder, mentor and friend, Pat Maguire. If you are keen to hang out the whole day, the general ticket is also available and includes lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea.

  It'd be great to see you there! Machiko, Matt, Angus, Tim, Andrew, Gavin and Alex (The Product Design Team)

• Hāngī in The Hub (September 12 2024)

  Join us for a delicious hāngī, served up by our fabulous team from Te Punaka Ōwheo.

• Free kai to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (September 12 2024)

  OPSA and Te Punaka Ōwheo are shouting you a free lunch!

• Raranga (September 12 2024)

  Join Lucy Smith as she teaches you the traditional art of weaving with harakeke (flax). Bring a friend, or your colleagues and make some putiputi (flowers) to display in your space.

• Manu Aute (September 12 2024)

  Join Kara Redmond for an interactive session where you will craft Manu Aute (traditional Māori kites). Manu Aute were historically flown during special occasions and festivals. 

• Mahi Toi and Kōhatu Painting (September 12 2024)

  Choose either a canvas or a kōhatu (rock), let your creativity flow and create some art. Various patterns, symbols and kupu (words) will be provided on the tables for inspiration as this is a self-led activity. 

• Plant your own Garden (September 10 2024)

  

  Monday 23 September | 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

   

  The Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, Year 2 ākonga are collaborating with

  Pōpopo Wormporium and the Seed Library

  Open to everyone!

   

  Here's how to participate: Bring your own recycled garden box (e.g. an empty milk or egg carton) Choose some seeds from the seed library Fill your container with nutrient-rich compost Sow your seed in your container Care for your plant using 'care guides' (Scan QR codes for your chosen plants) Harvest your homegrown food! Give back to the seed library

  Seeds available:  Beans  Broccoli  Cabbage Cauliflower Coriander Kale Leek Lettuce Parsley  Parsnip Peas Red Corn Silverbeet Swede Wild Flower and many more!!

  

• AKO Espresso cafe open this Friday, 23rd August (August 22 2024)

  Over the next two Fridays AKO cafe will be staffed by our Trades Academy (OSTC) Cookery students - please support them from 9.30am - 2.00pm.  Goodies include sandwiches, home-made pies, home-baking and salad of the day.  GF & Vegan options available

• KiwiHavest Crumble Sale (August 5 2024)

  Kia ora koutou, 

  The Spice Cabinet is back for another week!

  We are a group of three second year Bachelor of Culinary Arts students who are passionate about improving wellbeing in our community. We are currently working in partnership with Darlings Orchard and KiwiHarvest to produce and deliver delicious homemade crumbles to struggling families in Dunedin. Darlings Orchard brings us delicious fresh fruit which we process and turn into a filling, nutritious meal that Kiwiharvest picks up.

  This is where we would love your help and support! To have the funds to be able to donate these crumbles we have additionally started a business selling them to the public with a buy one, donate one scheme. This was highly successful last term and we ended up being able to donate over 50 family sized crumbles.  For our business we have started a pre order form that we would love you to take a look at, to see this please click below:

   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebMsbB7EI-LpAxMxOkqGYGnvojD2RG8UF7l9aQ8xQvKch_QQ/viewform 

  Pre-order pick ups will be on Thursday from 3.30pm in the Hub!

  You can also find us this week in the Hub for free tastings Tuesday and Wednesday at 11am till 12:30pm! Come and see us for any questions or inquiries for pre-orders.

  Thank you so much for your time and support.

  The team at The Spice Cabinet

• Lunch pop-up - Year 1 Bachelor of Culinary Arts (August 5 2024)

  Yes another foodie pop-up! How lucky are we all?! 

  Please support our Bachelor of Culinary Arts year 1 ākonga lunch pop-up this coming Monday 12-1pm. This is their first 'real-life' costing exercise as part of their semester 2 papers, and they have been given some freedom to design what they choose to serve you all for lunch within some costing and time constraints.

  All items will be grab and go, including a BBQ option available outside The Hub. 

  See you there! 

   

• Student Project Lunch pop-ups in the Hub (August 2 2024)

  Our year 2 ākonga as part of the Financial Analysis and Forecasting paper for the Bachelor of Culinary Arts are selling some kai & food products to the public. Please support their efforts, so they can hopefully make a profit and discuss their financial gains as part of their final presentations to their lecturers (or discuss a loss and how hard it is to cover costs in the current economic climate).  
  Thank you for your support.

  The pop-ups will be in the Hub from Tuesday 6 August - Thursday 8 August from 11.30am-1.30pm. (or sold out prior).

  The Students are selling a variety of ready to eat lunches and take home food items. The range will include Currys, loaded baked potatoes and toasties, artisanal breads and cheese dips, etc. 

  Thank you all for your support. 

• Lunchtime Research Seminar - W&W (July 29 2024)

  The Research Team at Whitireia and WelTec | Te Pūkenga cordially invite you to join this week's Friday Lunchtime Research Seminar.

  Our weekly lunchtime conversations and presentations about research are an open forum for all staff who would like to join us online. Each week we invite a presenter or two to share their research knowledge or interests, and you are welcome to contribute to the korero, ask questions, share your own ideas, and/or just get to meet the other folk in our research community in this informal setting. 

  This week we shift focus from research to showcasing the work of Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn from NorthTec. Catherine will share about how she got started as an Indigenous human rights and environmental defender in the United Nations space, the kind of mahi that she does, and link this to the imperative for re-ignited Māori sovereignty reconstruction efforts. See Catherine's biography below:

  Who: Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn

  What: Work for Indigenous rights and environment 

  When: Friday 2nd August, 12.00 pm

  Where: https://w2sharedservices.zoom.us/j/9342865072

   

  Catherine's biography:

  A proud grandmother, Catherine hails from the Te Rarawa and Ngāti Kurī Māori peoples of Aotearoa (A.K.A. New Zealand). With a Master of Laws (Victoria University, Wellington), and two UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Indigenous Fellowships (first in 2005, and a Senior Fellowship in 2020), Catherine has been an Indigenous activist most of Her adult life working on human rights (including environmental, social, economic and climate justice) in Aotearoa and internationally. 

  Her career began as a policy analyst for the New Zealand Government, followed by a brief stint in the legal sector before returning home to work in the Historical Treaty Claims settlement Māori-Crown negotiations space (as Project Manager for Te Rarawa's negotiations 2000-2010, and as Negotiator for the Ngāti Kurī settlement 2008-15).  She has represented Her Peoples in a variety of UN indigenous human rights fora (including in senior roles such as the Co-Chair of the Pacific Caucus for the 2014 Global Preparatory Conference, Norway, for the UN World Conference on Indigenous Peoples). As part of Her ongoing campaign activism, she has been a founding member of numerous social justice and campaign groups such as Te Waka Hourua (Māori climate justice activists and their mainstream allies in Aotearoa - born out of Extinction Rebellion Aotearoa), Climate Change Tai Tokerau Northland Trust, the Pacific Indigenous Women's Network and RegenIntel's Project Peoples initiative. 

  Having worked as an educator in the field of business and enterprise, and as consultant for different UN Agencies and mechanisms, Catherine continues to provide research and policy writing expertise, and is an active workshop facilitator and public speaker.  More recently, in partnership with Wombs of Peace and other Indigenous wisdom-keeper groups and networks, she is devoting more focus to metaphysical (spiritual) awareness and activism for healing people and the planet.

• Student project: No Whey! Cheese & Bread Sale (July 26 2024)

  Bachelor of Culinary Arts Student Cheese & Bread Sale on Wednesday 31 July 2024 from 9.45am. 

  Cheeses $12

  Breads $5-$10

• Pasifika Careers Expo (July 18 2024)

  Take charge of your voyage and navigate your career pathway!

  With guest speakers, a light supper, Pasifika performances, a kids’ area, and spot prizes, this free event is not to be missed.

  Hosted by our Pasifika and Careers Teams, this expo will be a fantastic opportunity for you to explore our wide range of programmes (and support services), and the fantastic careers they can lead to.

  We’re also welcoming a variety of local community organisations.

  Add this to your Outlook Calendar by clicking the calendar icon at the bottom of this page!

  Event details

  Date: Wednesday 21 August
  Location: The Hub
  Cost: Free, no need to register
  
  5.00pm: Doors open
  5.20pm: Blessing of supper
  5.30pm: Light supper and Pasifika performances
  6.00pm: Welcome, guest speakers and spot prizes
  6.30pm – 8.00pm: Explore our expo

  Plus, our kids’ area will be open all evening with activities provided by Tūhura Otago Museum.

  Community organisations attending

  We’re lucky to have the following organisations attending this expo:

  • Innov8hq
  • New Zealand Police
  • Otago Sports
  • Pacific Trust Otago
  • SoutherNesian
  • Studylink
  • Tūhura Otago Museum
  • Vaka Tautua
  • And more!

  For more information

  Please email careers@op.ac.nz

  We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

• Hāngi in The Hub (June 26 2024)

  Let's celebrate Matariki together!

  Join our whānau to share kai, reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and embrace the future.
  
  

  All welcome

  Mānawatia a Matariki

  
  This event is organised by Te Punaka Ōwheo for all ākonga and kaimahi to celebrate Matariki.

• Have your say at our Student Forum (May 22 2024)

  The next Student Forum will take place on Thursday 23 May at 12pm on Level 1. Come along to a confidential discussion with the Student Success team and let us know how things are going for you at OPAIC. Your feedback is important to help us improve our services. Lunch will be provided. 

• Recruitment Insights (May 22 2024)

  Attention all Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus students and alumni! The Employability Centre is thrilled to announce our upcoming Recruitment Experts on Campus - Lunchtime Panel Discussion on Friday, 24 May, from 12pm to 1pm on Level 1.
  
  Join us for an insightful event featuring three panel experts sharing their knowledge on internships, graduate roles, entry-level job opportunities and current job market observations.
  
  Sidra Siddiqui: Expert in recruitment and talent acquisition, offering perspectives on current employer expectations and hiring trends.
  
  Kennedy Sua: Renowned for his strategic approach to recruitment, providing unique advice on how to stand out in the hiring process.
  
  Ritika Singh: Specialist in recruitment and human resources, sharing resume-building tips, interview techniques, and career development.
  
  Francis Lyn Samaco, a current learner passionate about career development, will be the panel moderator and ask questions for many international students here in Auckland.
  
  This panel discussion is a fantastic opportunity to gain first hand knowledge from industry experts, ask questions, and network with professionals.
  
  We look forward to seeing you there!

• Free poetry performance by Dunedin kaimahi Claire Lacey (April 15 2024)

  Claire Lacey is a member of the Marketing, Communications and Engagement team at Otago Polytechnic's Dunedin Campus. Claire is also an award-winning poet, known for an engaging performance style. Their poetry explores the embodied experience of living with brain injury, politics, the environment, and the absurdity of it all.

  Claire has a PhD in poetry and brain injury from the University of Otago, and is the author of two books: Twin Tongues and Selkie. Their poetry has appeared in publications including Landfall, 1964 and takahē. Claire's work has also been included in the anthologies Impact! Women Writing After Concussion, and Cumulus: An Anthology of Skies.

  Claire has performed across Canada, in England, and all over the South Island. Join them for their first Auckland appearance!

  Free entry. Event is upstairs at Time Out Bookstore.
  Friday April 19th at 7pm.
  

  Claire's books will be for sale.

• Tāngata - Celebrating the cultures within OP (April 5 2024)

  Featuring performances by:

  Dunedin K Pop Crew

  Otago Filipino Students' Association

  Otago Latino Students' Association

  Otago Niuean Students' Association

  Kadodo Music - African Drumming

  O-Taiko Japanese Drumming

  Otago Kiribati Students' Association

  He Waka Kōtuia Kapahaka

  Te Vaka Cook Islands Group

  DJ Woody

  and more!

   

• Students meet Industry (March 4 2024)

  Join the ITP Auckland branch committee for another networking event kindly hosted by GridAKL. Exciting Opportunity to Put Your Networking Skills into Practice!

  This event will be a fantastic networking opportunity for industry professionals to come together and share their advice and experience with technology students and each other.

  Nibbles and drinks are provided. 

  • Networking opportunity for members to get together
  • Opportunity for students to meet members of the industry and learn from their experiences
  • Short talks from industry about a "day in the life" of an IT Professional for students to learn from
  • Casual talks about what they do every day (5 minutes each)
  • Q&A session at the end

  This is a free community event. Please RSVP for catering numbers.

• Your Professional Profile (March 2 2024)

  Whether you're looking for a placement, grad role, entry-level role, or part-time job while you’re studying, it’s important to think about how you’re seen by employers.

  We’ll show you the value of a professional brand and share tips for creating a quality profile to help you stand out from the crowd.

• How to design your Career (March 1 2024)

  WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the importance of ‘knowing yourself’ (self-awareness)
  • Explore and articulate your personal qualities
  • Explore your preferred skills and identify those you wish to develop
  • Explore your values and how they relate to your preferred work environments

  Bringing it all Together

  • Take the time to think about your strengths and preferences
  • Consider how they may impact on your goals, future experiences, internship etc…
  • Start identifying areas you wish to explore further and develop
  • Don’t dwell on things that aren’t useful
  • Accept your strengths and talents!
• How to Succeed in an Interview (February 21 2024)

  Unlock your potential and ace your next job interview with the Employability Centre workshop, 'How to Succeed in an Interview,' designed to equip you with the strategies and confidence to make a lasting impression.

   

  WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

  1. Understand the types of interviews that are conducted in New Zealand.
  2. Gain information on how to best prepare for interviews.
  3. Learn the STAR technique in preparing answers to commonly asked questions.
• OPAIC Student Forum (February 19 2024)

  Your feedback is important to us. Come along to a confidential discussion with the Student Success team and let us know how things are going for you at OPAIC. Your feedback is important to help us improve our services. Lunch will be provided.

• Mario Party at AIC! (February 19 2024)

  Join us for a mushroom kingdom extravaganza!

   

  Tuarangi Gaming Club is throwing an epic Super Mario Party gaming event this Wednesday, 21 February. Come on down to Level 1 at 12pm for a shell-spinning good time!

   

  See you there!

• Lunar New Year Celebration (February 15 2024)

  Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year on campus. 

• Charity House Open Homes (November 2 2023)

  For the 17th year running, our Carpentry students have built a house to auction for charity.

  Funds raised go to Catalytic Foundation, which distributes the proceeds to charities throughout Otago.

  During our Open Homes events, you have the opportunity to walk through the finished building and see the wonderful mahi our students have done in support of a great cause.
  
  

• Emerging Visionaries (August 24 2023)

  Join us and hear from passionate people researching and practising sustainability in Aotearoa. Please register for the event using this link. 

• Life's a Gas:  Art+Science Exhibition 2022 (AIR) (September 29 2022)

  SAT 1 OCT to SAT 8 OCT, (closed Sunday 2 OCT) DUNEDIN COMMUNITY GALLERY 26 PRINCES STREET, just down from the Octagon

  Life's a Gas:  Art+Science Exhibition 2022 (AIR)

  
  Nau mai, haere mai,

  
  In this, the ninth theme in the Art+Science collaboration series we will be exploring the many interconnected notions of “Air”, scaling between human breath and planetary breathing in the past, present and future.

  
  Air flows in an endless cycle, nurturing, sustaining and transforming all whom it touches. Air/breath/wind is the nebulous thing that connects all living beings. In te Ao Māori hau is the breath or wind of life.
  Tihei Mauri Ora – behold the breath of life.

  
  Free art making, games and activities suitable for the whole whānau during the week and weekend.*

  
  In-gallery activities and sessions as advertised on eventbrite and facebook. Look out for our "Meet the scientist" sessions, art activities and other workshops on eventbrite.

  Please note session times and entry requirements for workshops.

  
  These are all FREE but will be ticketed as numbers are limited.

  
  * Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver)
• SAVE THE DATE - SITE 2022 (September 19 2022)

  We are counting down the days to SITE 2022!

  Public Opening Night: Friday 18 November, 2022 (times tbc. Likely 5:30 – 7:30pm)

  Exhibition Open: 10am-4pm; Saturday 19^th, Sunday 20^th & Monday 21^st November, 2022

News

• Intermittent outages to library access (July 10 2024)

  On Saturday 13 July, there will be a series of intermittent outages to the Robertson Library electronic resources (e-books, journals etc.)

  This will happen between 8.30pm -9.15pm.

  There won't be one singular outage period. It will happen intermittently.

  This is due to maintenance work being carried out on the system.

  We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. 

• Internet Outage: 22nd April, evening (April 17 2024)

  There will be a series of brief internet outages on Monday 22nd April between 5pm and 6pm, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause

  Regards

  ISS

• Planter Box Project - Carpentry (October 23 2024)

  Wanting to re-use materials from the He Toki house build, with some basic measurements and a rough sketch on a piece of scrap timber, the sustainability project begun.

  Treated timber has been used for the framing, plywood for the sides / bottom, tantalised blocks for the caster wheels, building wrap and cedar weatherboards for the exterior including the capping.

  Thank you to all who assisted with this project - it was a great opportunity to utilise the skills and learnings to then apply it. 

  The planter box will be gifted to the lucky buyer of the 2024 He Toki house.

  

• Online Information Session Bachelor of Applied Sci (October 22 2024)

  23 October 24
  7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Register Now

  Discover the Bachelor of Applied Science

  If you have a passion for sports, exercise, or health, this webinar is the perfect chance to explore how our Bachelor of Applied Science can help you turn that passion into a rewarding career.

  Join us for a session where we'll provide an in-depth look at the degree and the skills you'll gain.

  We'll walk you through the curriculum structure and showcase the wide range of career opportunities our graduates pursue.

  Stay until the end for a live Q&A session where our lecturers will happily tell you more.

  Don't forget to sign up to receive the meeting link!

  https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/20edfde6-dbd3-4868-96cd-01b48ff146f7@450e6824-88ab-4ad2-914d-b0f385da600c

• Pain treatment package - 4 massages for $100 (September 30 2024)

  Our first year students are doing their final case study.  If you have pain and you’d like one of our students to do their best to reduce or eliminate it, send david.mcquillan@op.ac.nz an email which includes

  • Your reason for wanting to get a massage
  • Your cellphone number
  • Days and times that you are available on Oct 15, 16 (First appointment)
  • Days and times that you are available on Oct 23 - 25 (Second appointment)

   

  The other two appointments will be booked on Wednesdays and Fridays before November 15.  Please only apply for this package deal if you are able to attend all four sessions.

• Massage for mental wellbeing (September 19 2024)

  We all have times when life is a bit too much. We get wound up and reactive. Sometimes this can lead to us experience anxiety, depression, or other forms of mental illness.

  Research indicates that massage is a useful complementary treatment for this. 

  This year for Mental Health Awareness week, the staff and students of the Otago Polytechnic Massage Therapy course are offering free massage for anyone who is finding life a bit tough.

  Have a look at this document for more information if you're interested in this for yourself or someone else.

  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjkH60ulmaOFmfyu17q8M-BZrkfibcKy_ItuixeXdj8/edit?usp=sharing

• Dunedin Wildlife Hospital Bingo Night (September 12 2024)

  Get a team together and come along for a fun night of Bingo to raise funds for the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital ahead of the busy yellow-eyed penguin breeding season.

  Where: Green Island Rugby Club

  When: Wednesday the 18th of September 2024

  Time: Doors open at 6.15pm, first number is called at 7pm

  Cost: Bingo Books are $15 each and $5 for super house (you can purchase as many super house tickets as you like). Also bring money for raffle tickets as there are heaps of raffle prizes up for grabs.. 

  Cash only event.

  Food and beverages available for purchase. 

   

• Internet Outage: POSTPONED Monday 23rd September (September 10 2024)

  There will be a series of brief internet outages on Monday 23rd September between 8:00PM and 8:30PM, these outages will affect internet connectvity for all Dunedin and Cromwell sites. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes

• Internet Disruption - 2nd September (September 2 2024)

  There will be a brief disruption to internet connectivity on campus after 7:45pm tonight that should last no longer than 5 minutes, we apologise for any inconvenience this causes

• School of Nursing Year 3 Poster Exhibition (August 14 2024)

  On behalf of the third-year Bachelor of Nursing (BN) students, we would like to invite you to the School of Nursing Evidence-based Practice Exhibition at Otago Polytechnic located in the foyer of T- Block.

  This event is held annually to showcase the year three BN students' work on topics concerning contemporary health practice in New Zealand. There will be different mediums available for students to present their work. Each year, we receive positive feedback from attendees about the high level of content exhibited.

  The Evidence-based Practice Exhibition will be held on Thursday, 15th August 2024, in the Otago Polytechnic T-Block on Harbour Terrace.  You are welcome to attend anytime between 3:00 and 4:00 PM.

   

• AKO Espresso cafe open this Friday, 16 August (August 13 2024)

  Over the next three Fridays AKO cafe will be staffed by our Trades Academy (OSTC) Cookery students - please support them from 9.30am - 2.00pm.  Goodies include sandwiches, home-made pies, home-baking and salad of the day.  GF & Vegan options available

• Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi Research Workshop (August 7 2024)

  Online Research workshop hosted by Ara Institute of Canterbury

  Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in research

  2 hours – Wānanga ipurangi (online) – Friday 9^th August 2024 – 1 – 3 pm

  Link to the session - Join the meeting now

  If you are attending this workshop please have an AI tool at your disposal with a login, ready to use. E.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Co-Pilot.

  As Tangata Tiriti, our role as researchers and kaiako is to ensure our research practices honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. In turn, these practices are modelled and taught to our ākonga. This workshop introduces and provides opportunities to discuss the following topics:

  • An overview of indigenous worldviews and research approaches.
  • The principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how these are applied to research approaches.
  • What is Rangahau?
  • What is Te Ara Tika?

  For more information, contact Selena Chan, selena.chan@ara.ac.nz 

• AKO Espresso cafe on Harbour Terrace opening soon (August 5 2024)

  Our Otago Secondary Tertiary College (OSTC) students will be opening on three Fridays (16th, 23rd & 30th) this month from 9.30am - 2.00pm.

  There will be a variety of treats including sandwiches, pies and baking along with a salad of the day.

   

   

• MO844647 - Microsoft 365 Service Issue - Resolved (August 1 2024)

  Users may be unable to access Microsoft 365 services in New Zealand

  Issue ID: MO844647
  Affected services: Microsoft 365 suite
  Status: Service restored
  Issue type: Incident
  Start time: 1 Aug 2024, 08:57 GMT+12
  End time: 1 Aug 2024, 13:28 GMT+12

  User impact
  Users may have been unable to access Microsoft 365 services in New Zealand.

  More info
  We received reports of issues impacting various Microsoft 365 service including but not limited to Exchange Online, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams, within New Zealand.

  Scope of impact
  Users located in New Zealand may have been unable to access various Microsoft 365 services.

  Preliminary root cause
  A New Zealand peer was experiencing intermittent connectivity issues, resulting in an increase in connectivity issues and subsequent Microsoft 365 service failures.

  Current status: 1 Aug 2024, 13:37 GMT+12
  We’ve confirmed with previously affected customers and through our internal telemetry that service has fully recovered for Microsoft 365 services in New Zealand.

• Relevant Research - June/July 2024 (July 31 2024)

  OP, Ara and SIT staff and students have contributed a range of stories in our June/July newsletter.

  Check out the stunning aerial drone photography in Clive Copeman's story...

   

  Read the whole issue here or individual stories below:

  • For a Good Cause (Robyn Valentine and Robyn Hill from SIT)
  • Generating better learning with AI (Selena Chan, Ara)
  • Unique impressions (Clive Copeman, SIT)
  • Hospitality for hospitality workers (Juliane Tautz, OP)
  • Gamification and decision-making (SIT nursing team)
  • Delivering innovation (Andrew Wallace, OP)
  • Effects of a disaster on transportation (Mujaddad Afzal, Sujan Maharjan of SIT; Rehan Masood, OP)
• World Youth Skills Day 2024 Survey (July 9 2024)

  Are you between the ages of 15 and 29?

  The United Nations Centre for Vocation and Educational Training wants to hear from you!

  Share your visions, priorities, aspirations, challenges, concerns, and expectations for skills development. The gathered insights will inform the discussion at a World Youth Skills Day hybrid event, which is being co-organized by UNESCO-UNEVOC and WorldSkills International.

  This year on 15 July, the World Youth Skills Day theme will be Youth Skills for Peace and Development. This theme highlights the essential role that young people play in peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts in addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development.

  Fill out the survey here: https://shorturl.at/YwZLB

   

• H Block Network Upgrades (July 8 2024)

  A series of network outages are planned for H block to allow for hardware replacements; during the below windows of time wired and wireless networks may be disrupted across all floors of H block with the exception of the Hub.

  • Wednesday 10th July: 5:30-7:30pm
  • Thursday 11th July: 5:30-7:30pm
  • Wednesday 17th July: 5:30-7:30pm

   We apologise for any disruption this may cause.

   

• Internet outage on 16 July (July 4 2024)

  There will be a series of brief internet outages on Tuesday 16 July between 6pm and 8pm.

  We need to carry out essential maintenance work and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 

• Waka Whetū - Matariki Creative Showcase (June 12 2024)

  You are all invited to Waka Whetū, a collaborative project by our third year students, Tūhura Otago Museum and Māori astronomer and primary researcher, Victoria Campbell.

  Third-year communication design ākonga were led through Tori’s research on southern tātai arorangi (astronomy), and tasked with developing:

  • a series of Matariki-themed short films to be played in the Planetarium,
  • interactive multimedia experiences and installations in the Beautiful Science Gallery, and
  • as branding and promotion leading up to the event held on Wednesday, 26 June 2024.

  Event details

  This free event is running from Wednesday 26 June - Sunday 14 July. 

  Opening night 

  There’ll be an opening event on Tuesday 25 June (from 5pm onwards) with kapa haka and food in the gallery foyer. 

  We hope to see you and your whānau!

  Want more info? 

  Check out our Facebook page and Instagram:

  • https://www.facebook.com/share/Cpw9pY7q6J2Hryv1/
  • https://www.instagram.com/waka_whetu

  Want to share the details? 

  This event is being advertised on the Tūhura Otago Museum website: 

  • https://otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/waka-whetu-2024 
• Sweat with pride - Support Eden Café (June 11 2024)

  Kia ora!

  We are taking on Sweat with Pride this June to raise money for our Rainbow communities??

  Our schools, workplaces, and doctors’ offices are still not safe places for many Rainbow New Zealanders and it’s putting lives at risk.

  More than half our rainbow whānau have experienced mental illness. One in five of our rainbow rangatahi (youth) have attempted suicide. And STIs like syphilis, mpox and HIV are still far too common. Things need to change.

  So, this June we are fighting discrimination with perspiration, and we have committed to exercising for at least 21 minutes EVERY DAY to raise money to support Rainbow Kiwis.

  This cause means a lot to us. We'd be SO GRATEFUL if you could chip in to help me reach my goal. Every dollar I raise will fund life-changing mental, physical and sexual health services for Rainbow New Zealanders. You can sponsor me here: https://www.sweatwithpride.com/st/176/2160

  Thank you sooooo much ❤️

  — Eden Cafe

• Alumni Mentor Coffee Connect (May 1 2024)

  ?️ Date: Saturday, 11 May 2024
  ? Time: 10:00 AM
  ? Location: 350 Queen Street | OPAIC Level 1
  
  We are thrilled to introduce our Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus Circle of Alumni Mentors, a dynamic group of OPAIC alumni who have generously volunteered to share their valuable career insights and experiences.
  
  Meet our Alumni Mentors:
  Karl Ipong: Sustainability Advisor at FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand, Karl is a true sustainability practitioner;
  Dhiya Denny: Quantity Surveyor/Estimator | Financial Planning & Analysis | Tendering and Budgeting with TROW Group.
  Harsh Gogri: Financial Crime Analyst at Westpac NZ.
  Himanshu Sankhala: Business Insurance Consultant at IAG.
  Abhishek Parikh: Customer Service Manager | Sales Team Member | Duty Manager at Phil Good Motors Limited.
  Raul Penaranda Jr.: SaaS | Trainer | Host | Lifelong Learner, Account Manager at Secured Signing.
  Chengyun Wang: Payment & Settlement Analyst at Bank of China (New Zealand) Limited.
  Lloyd Anthony Aro: Health & Safety Advisor at Aurecon.
  
  This event is a golden chance for new and current learners to network, gain industry insights, and receive guidance from our alumni. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to leap into the next phase of your career, our mentors are here to support and inspire you.

• Auckland In-Person Panel: Uncovering the Real World of Business Analysts (May 1 2024)

  BA Career Pathway Session Alert: Auckland In-Person Panel: Uncovering the Real World of Business Analysts ?
  
  This event promises deep insights and real-world perspectives on thriving in business analysis.
  
  Why Attend?
  Expert Panel: Gain exclusive insights from seasoned Business Analysts and industry leaders.
  
  Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and peers who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.
  
  Career Guidance: Learn about career opportunities and the skills needed to succeed as a Business Analyst.

• Water shut down (February 21 2024)

  City Care are doing water main repair work tonight at 8 pm. The expected job may take 1 hour only but it will affect A, D, F, H and G block. Fingers crossed the job goes well and we will have water tomorrow morning !! 

  Jens (027/6559942)

• Stadium parking unavailable (February 21 2024)

  Forsyth Barr Stadium parking will be unavailable from 27 Feb - 8 March due to the Pink concert.

  We apologise for the inconvenience as we know this is a busy time of the year!

  Stadium parking is provided by Dunedin Venues but it unavailable when there is a large event held at the stadium.

• Internet Outage: 13th February (February 9 2024)

  There will be a series of brief internet outages across all campuses on Tuesday 13th February between 5pm and 5:30pm.

  These outages will allow for required updates to be applied to networking equipment.

  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

  Regards,

  ISS

• Sculpture graces foyer of He Toki Kai Te Rika (September 18 2023)

  He Toki Kai Te Rika, the new multimillion-dollar training facility on our Dunedin Campus, features no shortage of great spaces in which the next generation of ākonga can learn. And one of the most impressive spaces is the foyer, which is graced by a wonderful sculpture.

  Created by Māori student Aidan Taira Geraghty (Kai Tahu, Ngāi Tūāhuriri), the sculpture is titled “Punga o te Pō ki te Ao Mārama - Everything Went Black on Both Sides”  – comprising a series of wooden forms that represent a waka, with a pounamu anchor.

  Otago Polytechnic chose this artwork (exhibited at last year’s Student Showcase) specifically for He Toki Kai Te Rika.

  "My art practice draws on a bicultural narrative, as I attempt to visualise the feeling of displacement felt by generations of Tākata Whenua through a contemporary medium,” Aidan explains.

  “Predominantly utilising recycled materials from an urban environment, I breathe new life into discarded objects with a prior austere, colonial objective (railway sleepers, school desks, farming materials).

  “These objects take on sculptural forms that invite viewers to look at these materials in a new light, to ponder on the potential beauty that can evolve from a negative connotation.

  “Blackened with tattoo ink, sleepers take on the form of Taurapa, Tauihu and Parata. Choreographed into two groups, these forms represent different generations of Māori. 

  “One group is adorned with anti-establishment markings of the 21st century, graffiti and traditional (sailor) tattooing. The other evokes that of an earlier generation, inviting these new(er) forms into the conversation of what it means to have a bicultural identity.”

  Tours on offer

  Otago Polytechnic kaimahi will get the chance to join two tours of He Toki Kai Te Rika next week:

  ·         Tuesday 26 September, 11am

  ·         Thursday 28 September, 2pm

  Those interested in either tour are asked to assemble in the Quad.

  For more details about He Toki Kai Te Rika, visit

   

• Liam finalist in Green Gown Awards (September 18 2023)

  Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga “compost master” Liam Hoffman has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2023 Green Gown Awards Australasia.

  Liam is a finalist in the “Sustainability Champion – Staff” category, one of 10 sections within the awards, for which there are a total of 36 finalists from 22 institutions.

  From advancing renewable energy and carbon reduction strategies to promoting biodiversity conservation and social justice, the finalists embody the spirit of sustainability, creativity, and collaboration.

  Liam (whose official job title is Resource Recovery Assistant) manages Pōpopo, a large-scale composting hub on Union St East, Dunedin.

  “Pōpopo is the only large-scale composting hub in the New Zealand tertiary sector which recycles all of the food waste produced by our on-campus facilities. This include our culinary school, student residences, staff common rooms, cafes, and campus organics bins,” Liam explains.

  “This food waste is combined with our compostable packaging and gardening waste to produce nutrient-rich compost and vermicompost (worm castings), which is used to feed the various food gardens and permaculture beds we have on campus. These in turn produce free organic foodstuffs for any staff and students that want or need fresh, locally grown produce.”

  Data shows the benefits of Liam’s efforts and expertise. In 2023:

  ·         4574kg of food waste was diverted from landfill

  ·         32kg of plastic contaminants was removed and recycled

  ·         1713kg of off-site food waste was diverted from landfill

  ·         18.7cu m of compost was produced

  ·         44.8kg of vermicompost was produced

  ·         77 people participated in workshops and tours

  “The most important thing to note is the figures above are part of a larger integrative system that aims to close the loop on organic waste and convert landfill into nutritious inputs for the many gardens and food production areas that we have on our Dunedin Campus,” Liam says.

  “They are all part of a circular economy that saves considerable amounts of money in reducing landfill charges, the costs of offsetting our emissions, and the expense of buying commercial compost from outside sources.”

  Ross McDonald, Director Sustainability Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga, says Liam’s recognition as a Green Gown Awards finalist is thoroughly deserved.

  “Recycling our organic waste means that we avoid emitting tonnes of highly potent methane. Liam’s work is the equivalent of taking at least 10 internal combustion vehicles off the roads on an annual basis.

  “His efforts sit at the unglamorous end of sustainability. He literally is elbow-deep in the food scraps that our cafes, staff and students produce.”

  The Green Gown Award winners, including Sustainability Institution of the Year, will be announced on 2 November.

   

• Scope journal call for papers 2024 (August 22 2023)

  Scope: Contemporary Research Topics is series of peer-reviewed open access journals published annually by Otago Polytechnic Press, Te Pūkenga. For previous issues and author guidelines and malpractice statement please see www.thescopes.org. For more information on the details of the call, formats accepted etc please contact the Editor for the journal.  

  ALL SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 30 APRIL 2024 except Our Built Environment which closes 1 December 2023.

   

  Art and Design Issues 26 & 27

  The journal Scope (Art & Design) aims to engage discussion on contemporary research in the visual arts and design. It is concerned with views and critical debates surrounding issues of practice, theory, history and their relationships as manifested through the visual and related arts and activities, such as sound, performance, curation, tactile and immersive environments, digital scapes and methodological considerations. With New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours as a backdrop, but not its only stage, Scope (Art & Design) seeks to address the matters which concern contemporary artists and arts enquirers in their environments of practice. ISSN (print): 1177-5653; ISSN (online): 1177-5661. 

  Submissions to scope.editorial@op.ac.nz 

  Art & Design 26 Theme: Open

  Art & Design 27 (Special Issue Our Built Environment) Theme: Architecture, as a (physical or theoretical) construct, responds to social, cultural, political and environmental conditions that define a particular time and place. This special issue of Scope Art and Design: Our Built Environment, seeks contributions centred around an enquiry into the current state of flux in which we find ourselves, and the ways in which this is manifesting through contemporary, multi-disciplinary practices that engage with land, built form, climate, technology and theory. Special Issue submissions to colleen.fay@op.ac.nz and sarah.mccallum@op.ac.nz

   

  Health and Wellbeing Issue 9 

  The journal Scope (Health & Wellbeing) aims to engage in multidisciplinary discussion on contemporary research in the landscape of health. It is concerned with views and critical debates surrounding issues of practice, theory, education, history and their relationships as manifested through the written and visual activities, such as original research, commentary, and critical debates concerning contemporary researchers, industry, society and educators in their environments of national and international practice. Scope’s focus is on building a sense of community amongst researchers in New Zealand and the international community.  

  ISSN (print): 2537-8872; ISSN (online): 2537-8880  

  Submissions to jean.ross@op.ac.nz 

  Health and Wellbeing 6 Theme:  Health Inequities local/global responses to social, environmental, behavioural, economic and climate concerns.

   

  Learning and Teaching Issues 13 & 14 

  The journal Scope (Learning and Teaching) is concerned with views, critical debate and reflections on learning and teaching theory and practice. It seeks to address current topical matters in the field of tertiary and vocational education. Its focus is on building a sense of community amongst researchers from an array of New Zealand institutions with the goal of linking with a wider international community.

  ISSN: 1179-951X (hardcopy), ISSN: 1178- 9528 (online)

  Learning and Teaching Issue 13 Theme: Open. We are interested in a broad range of topics that deal to the opportunities, challenges, concepts and critical thinking that inform contemporary learning and teaching practice in higher education within New Zealand. In particular, contributions that explore experiences, practices and learnings around Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence are welcomed.

  Submissions to scope.editorial@op.ac.nz. Please include ‘Scope (Learning and Teaching)’ in the subject line.

  Learning and Teaching Special Issue 14 (Teaching Excellence) is concerned with research, critical debate, and reflections on theories and practice of teaching excellence. It seeks to address current thoughts around teaching excellence in the field of tertiary and vocational education, and to contribute to the ongoing conversations around this topic. 

  Special Issue submissions to Claire.Goode@op.ac.nz

   

  Work-based Learning Issue 6 

  The journal Scope (Work-based Learning) focuses on contemporary research in assessment of prior learning, learning in, for, and about work, and professional practice. It is concerned with critical debate about practice, theory, and history, and their relationships as manifested in the experiences of learners, practitioners, and researchers in work-based learning and professional practice.   

  ISSN 2703-6227 (print) ISSN 2703-6235 (online)   

  Submissions to henk.roodt@op.ac.nz   

  Work-based Learning 6 Theme: Research in Workplaces in an Age of Disruption. Amidst the rapid changes reshaping our world, we invite you to contribute your valuable insights to explore the dynamic transformations occurring within workplaces. The 2024 issue seeks to understand how social disruption, technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics are impacting people, their place of work and their resilience. 

• Scope journal call for papers 2024 (August 22 2023)

  Scope: Contemporary Research Topics is series of peer-reviewed open access journals published annually by Otago Polytechnic Press, Te Pūkenga. For previous issues and author guidelines and malpractice statement please see www.thescopes.org. For more information on the details of the call, formats accepted etc please contact the Editor for the journal.  

  ALL SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 30 APRIL 2024 except Our Built Environment which closes 1 December 2023.

   

  Art and Design Issues 26 & 27

  The journal Scope (Art & Design) aims to engage discussion on contemporary research in the visual arts and design. It is concerned with views and critical debates surrounding issues of practice, theory, history and their relationships as manifested through the visual and related arts and activities, such as sound, performance, curation, tactile and immersive environments, digital scapes and methodological considerations. With New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours as a backdrop, but not its only stage, Scope (Art & Design) seeks to address the matters which concern contemporary artists and arts enquirers in their environments of practice. ISSN (print): 1177-5653; ISSN (online): 1177-5661. 

  Submissions to scope.editorial@op.ac.nz 

  Art & Design 26 Theme: Open

  Art & Design 27 (Special Issue Our Built Environment) Theme: Architecture, as a (physical or theoretical) construct, responds to social, cultural, political and environmental conditions that define a particular time and place. This special issue of Scope Art and Design: Our Built Environment, seeks contributions centred around an enquiry into the current state of flux in which we find ourselves, and the ways in which this is manifesting through contemporary, multi-disciplinary practices that engage with land, built form, climate, technology and theory. Special Issue submissions to colleen.fay@op.ac.nz and sarah.mccallum@op.ac.nz

   

  Health and Wellbeing Issue 9 

  The journal Scope (Health & Wellbeing) aims to engage in multidisciplinary discussion on contemporary research in the landscape of health. It is concerned with views and critical debates surrounding issues of practice, theory, education, history and their relationships as manifested through the written and visual activities, such as original research, commentary, and critical debates concerning contemporary researchers, industry, society and educators in their environments of national and international practice. Scope’s focus is on building a sense of community amongst researchers in New Zealand and the international community.  

  ISSN (print): 2537-8872; ISSN (online): 2537-8880  

  Submissions to jean.ross@op.ac.nz 

  Health and Wellbeing 6 Theme:  Health Inequities local/global responses to social, environmental, behavioural, economic and climate concerns.

   

  Learning and Teaching Issues 13 & 14 

  The journal Scope (Learning and Teaching) is concerned with views, critical debate and reflections on learning and teaching theory and practice. It seeks to address current topical matters in the field of tertiary and vocational education. Its focus is on building a sense of community amongst researchers from an array of New Zealand institutions with the goal of linking with a wider international community.

  ISSN: 1179-951X (hardcopy), ISSN: 1178- 9528 (online)

  Learning and Teaching Issue 13 Theme: Open. We are interested in a broad range of topics that deal to the opportunities, challenges, concepts and critical thinking that inform contemporary learning and teaching practice in higher education within New Zealand. In particular, contributions that explore experiences, practices and learnings around Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence are welcomed.

  Submissions to scope.editorial@op.ac.nz. Please include ‘Scope (Learning and Teaching)’ in the subject line.

  Learning and Teaching Special Issue 14 (Teaching Excellence) is concerned with research, critical debate, and reflections on theories and practice of teaching excellence. It seeks to address current thoughts around teaching excellence in the field of tertiary and vocational education, and to contribute to the ongoing conversations around this topic. 

  Special Issue submissions to Claire.Goode@op.ac.nz

   

  Work-based Learning Issue 6 

  The journal Scope (Work-based Learning) focuses on contemporary research in assessment of prior learning, learning in, for, and about work, and professional practice. It is concerned with critical debate about practice, theory, and history, and their relationships as manifested in the experiences of learners, practitioners, and researchers in work-based learning and professional practice.   

  ISSN 2703-6227 (print) ISSN 2703-6235 (online)   

  Submissions to henk.roodt@op.ac.nz   

  Work-based Learning 6 Theme: Research in Workplaces in an Age of Disruption. Amidst the rapid changes reshaping our world, we invite you to contribute your valuable insights to explore the dynamic transformations occurring within workplaces. The 2024 issue seeks to understand how social disruption, technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics are impacting people, their place of work and their resilience. 

   

• Scope journal call for papers 2024 (August 22 2023)

  Scope: Contemporary Research Topics is series of peer-reviewed open access journals published annually by Otago Polytechnic Press, Te Pūkenga. For previous issues and author guidelines and malpractice statement please see www.thescopes.org. For more information on the details of the call, formats accepted etc please contact the Editor for the journal.  

  ALL SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 30 APRIL 2024 except Our Built Environment which closes 1 December 2023.

   

  Art and Design Issues 26 & 27

  The journal Scope (Art & Design) aims to engage discussion on contemporary research in the visual arts and design. It is concerned with views and critical debates surrounding issues of practice, theory, history and their relationships as manifested through the visual and related arts and activities, such as sound, performance, curation, tactile and immersive environments, digital scapes and methodological considerations. With New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours as a backdrop, but not its only stage, Scope (Art & Design) seeks to address the matters which concern contemporary artists and arts enquirers in their environments of practice. ISSN (print): 1177-5653; ISSN (online): 1177-5661. 

  Submissions to scope.editorial@op.ac.nz 

  Art & Design 26 Theme: Open

  Art & Design 27 (Special Issue Our Built Environment) Theme: Architecture, as a (physical or theoretical) construct, responds to social, cultural, political and environmental conditions that define a particular time and place. This special issue of Scope Art and Design: Our Built Environment, seeks contributions centred around an enquiry into the current state of flux in which we find ourselves, and the ways in which this is manifesting through contemporary, multi-disciplinary practices that engage with land, built form, climate, technology and theory. Special Issue submissions to colleen.fay@op.ac.nz and sarah.mccallum@op.ac.nz

   

  Health and Wellbeing Issue 9 

  The journal Scope (Health & Wellbeing) aims to engage in multidisciplinary discussion on contemporary research in the landscape of health. It is concerned with views and critical debates surrounding issues of practice, theory, education, history and their relationships as manifested through the written and visual activities, such as original research, commentary, and critical debates concerning contemporary researchers, industry, society and educators in their environments of national and international practice. Scope’s focus is on building a sense of community amongst researchers in New Zealand and the international community.  

  ISSN (print): 2537-8872; ISSN (online): 2537-8880  

  Submissions to jean.ross@op.ac.nz 

  Health and Wellbeing 6 Theme:  Health Inequities local/global responses to social, environmental, behavioural, economic and climate concerns.

   

  Learning and Teaching Issues 13 & 14 

  The journal Scope (Learning and Teaching) is concerned with views, critical debate and reflections on learning and teaching theory and practice. It seeks to address current topical matters in the field of tertiary and vocational education. Its focus is on building a sense of community amongst researchers from an array of New Zealand institutions with the goal of linking with a wider international community.

  ISSN: 1179-951X (hardcopy), ISSN: 1178- 9528 (online)

  Learning and Teaching Issue 13 Theme: Open. We are interested in a broad range of topics that deal to the opportunities, challenges, concepts and critical thinking that inform contemporary learning and teaching practice in higher education within New Zealand. In particular, contributions that explore experiences, practices and learnings around Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence are welcomed.

  Submissions to scope.editorial@op.ac.nz. Please include ‘Scope (Learning and Teaching)’ in the subject line.

  Learning and Teaching Special Issue 14 (Teaching Excellence) is concerned with research, critical debate, and reflections on theories and practice of teaching excellence. It seeks to address current thoughts around teaching excellence in the field of tertiary and vocational education, and to contribute to the ongoing conversations around this topic. 

  Special Issue submissions to Claire.Goode@op.ac.nz

   

  Work-based Learning Issue 6 

  The journal Scope (Work-based Learning) focuses on contemporary research in assessment of prior learning, learning in, for, and about work, and professional practice. It is concerned with critical debate about practice, theory, and history, and their relationships as manifested in the experiences of learners, practitioners, and researchers in work-based learning and professional practice.   

  ISSN 2703-6227 (print) ISSN 2703-6235 (online)   

  Submissions to henk.roodt@op.ac.nz   

  Work-based Learning 6 Theme: Research in Workplaces in an Age of Disruption. Amidst the rapid changes reshaping our world, we invite you to contribute your valuable insights to explore the dynamic transformations occurring within workplaces. The 2024 issue seeks to understand how social disruption, technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics are impacting people, their place of work and their resilience. 

   

• Live music in the Hub today (September 29 2022)

  Reconnect and enjoy some live performances in the Hub this lunchtime.

  Look out for Rex Askerud who will be coordinating this event.

• Delhi Real Estate Consultant enjoying the online experience (September 20 2022)

  Offshore student Raman Verma has fond memories of a trip to New Zealand five years ago and hopes to return here to study and work.

  Raman lives in Delhi, India, where he works as a Real Estate Consultant in residential properties.

  He is studying towards a Master of Applied Management with OPAIC. This has been his first online learning experience. He says it is far more comfortable than he expected and his lecturer is amazing. Read all about him here.

  Offshore student Raman Verma has fond memories of a trip to New Zealand five years ago and hopes to return here to study and work.

  Raman lives in Delhi, India, where he works as a Real Estate Consultant in residential properties.

  He is studying towards a Master of Applied Management with OPAIC.

  “This professional management course will help me to work in almost any type of industry,” he says.

  This has been his first online learning experience. He says it is far more comfortable than he expected, and his lecturer is amazing.

  Raman selected OPAIC because it is a well-reputed institute located in the main commercial hub of Auckland.

  “This will help me to study in a great environment along with good opportunities to work.”

  He hopes to soon study onshore in New Zealand.

  “This will provide me with great international exposure in both learning and self-development. I would surely like to work in New Zealand as the work culture is amazing and I can achieve my dreams in this beautiful country.”

  Raman spent a month staying with a cousin in Auckland five years ago.

  “That was one of my best holidays and I gathered many memories in Auckland with some short trips to another nice city - Rotorua.”

  He says New Zealand provides the right work-life balance and is an ideal place to live and work.

  Raman says he is a nature lover and New Zealand has beautiful natural green areas. It is also one of the safest places in the world.

  “No other place in the world can match the beautiful landscapes and people living here. It is my dream to grow here both personally and professionally.”

   

• Mumbai mixologist enjoying online study experience (May 23 2022)

  When offshore online student Mrinal Mahendra Govekar isn’t busy with his studies he can be found working as a bartender and mixologist in Mumbai, India.

  Mrinal is pursuing a Master of Applied Management with us. He says he took up the study opportunity to learn more about business handling and organising his own business in the future.

  He selected New Zealand because of its advanced education system and the natural ambiance the country has to offer.

  Mrinal decided to study at OPAIC because of great testimonies from many of his peers and colleagues who were previously enrolled here.

  He says the learning experience at OPAIC is different and unique. His professors and the Student Success Team were a huge help while he was adapting to the new experience of studying online. 

  Outside of study, Mrinal loves to participate in cocktail competitions and show off his innovations.

  He also loves music production, plays piano, and loves to explore and discover beautiful new landscapes.

  Mrinal hopes to continue his degree onshore now that borders are open. He’d also like to work in the hospitality field here and hone his bartending skills further.

  When you see Mrinal, tell him your best bartender joke and you may get a free drink.

• Watch livestream of all staff hui with Peter Winder here (August 12 2022)

  Watch livestream of all staff hui with Peter Winder here

    

  To watch the livestream of Te Pūkenga Acting Chief Executive Peter Winder at our all staff hui please click on the below link:

   

  Peter Winder Livestream

   

  The livestream will be recorded and available to watch after the hui for those unable to attend.

• Apprentice electricians in heat of competition (June 23 2022)

  More than half a dozen Otago Polytechnic electrical apprentices are competing in the Dunedin round of the Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge on Thursday 23 June.

  The winners of the Dunedin event, held at the Otago University Union, qualify for the national finals in Wellington in October.

  Staff from Otago Polytechnic’s Electrical programmes attended the event to support the learners and take the opportunity to network with local electrical industry representatives.

  The OP tradies included Tyrone Jones, who is currently studying managed apprenticeship night classes and block courses at Otago Polytechnic and is set to graduate and qualify as an electrician in 2023. Tyrone completed his NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory with Otago Polytechnic in 2021. He won the Student of the Year award and has since gained an apprenticeship with Aotea, working in the commercial sector.

  Another was Kent Marshall, who graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) at the end of 2021 and was successful in gaining employment with Switchbuild through Otago Polytechnic’s industry connections. Kent is now completing a managed apprenticeship with Otago Polytechnic and is hoping to qualify and gain electrical registration by early 2024. Kent has also worked for Otago Polytechnic as a technician over the summer holidays.

  Also, Campbell Craig graduated with a NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory in 2021 and is currently completing his managed apprenticeship with Switchbuild. He is aiming to complete his apprenticeship and qualify as an electrician in 2023.

• Dillon Gamble - New sculptural works, Located in the Otago polytechnic central courtyard (April 4 2022)

  Opening 7 APRIL, 2022, 5.30PM, Otago Polytechnic Courtyard - 4 plinths

   

  Crossroads; Childish Adult Stuff, 2022.

  New sculptural works by Dillon Gamble. 

   

  These 4 Plinths works were part of the Hub Commission series. The works were commissioned from a Graduate Artist from SITE 2021. They will be located in the Otago Polytechnic central courtyard.

  Opening Thursday 7th April 2022 5:30 pm 

  The Hub, Courtyard, Forth street Dunedin.

   

  "I find myself at a crossroads.  ‘Well, what’s next?’ I always thought I'd work on a farm or factory. Now that I’ve completed postgraduate study at Otago Polytechnic I find myself wanting to make art about that idea. ‘Where to next?’

  The works:

  Looking back over my last four years of study, I’ve noticed certain themes and styles emerging from my practice. My engagement with the history of Aotearoa and its material legacies; the ‘old stuff’, objects that I, a New Zealander, view with nostalgia and affection. Now that I’ve reached the end of my degree I find myself with time spare to reflect on my choices leading to this point. As a child, things felt as if they would be simpler, clearer, and would fit more neatly into my understanding of the world. Upon consideration, little has changed about my concern with play; my toys, their meaning, and my experience of them. While I now make my own toys, their scaling-up over time has matched my own growth. 

  The ‘toys’ I have created represent my own unfocused, yet specific, goals as a recent graduate of the arts. I need to get some work, and I probably need somewhere to live. Most definitely I’ll need a car to go places, and most importantly I’ll be able to get a dog soon. 

  These works resulted from my reflections on life and education, ventures I suspect I have shared with many others."

  -- Dillon Gamble, March 2022

    

• Anatomy Lessons by Michele Beevors at the Animal Attic, Otago Museum (April 4 2022)

  6 APRIL - 24 JULY, ANIMAL ATTIC, OTAGO MUSEUM

   

  Michele Beevors

  Anatomy Lessons

  Venue: Animal Attic, Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street North, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016

  Dates: 6 April - 24 July, open 10AM - 5PM daily

  FREE ENTRY

   

  This special exhibition features life-sized sculptured animal skeletons that are inspired by natural history exhibits and reflect on our relationship with animals. From the giant giraffe whose head is raised to the windowed ceiling, to tiny frogs, the works are ethereal and haunting.

  The works encourage visitors to think about the history of collecting and the ongoing conservation challenges all species face.

  This series of sculptures began in 2005, and for over 15 years Michele has been adding to the collection of knitted anatomy as a part of practice which includes large scale fibreglass and feminist works.

  This exhibition is one of sad splendour and the sorrowful realities of species loss and extinction.

   

  Michele Beevors is a Dunedin local and internationally recognised artist. She is principal lecturer in sculpture at the Dunedin School of Art at Otago Polytechnic. 

  Michele Beevors talks to Lynn Freeman on Radio NZ about her work at this link:
  https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/standing-room-only/audio/2018836801/michele-beevors-knits-skeletons-of-endangered-animals
  
  Read more about Michele's work at Stuff  and in an interview with Rebecca Fox for the Otago Daily Times Art Feature.

   

  Please note: The Otago Museum is committed to maintaining the safety of our community, and requires full vaccination for all visitors 12 years old and over.

  To enter the Museum, you must show proof of vaccination or verified medical exemption using the My Vaccine Pass.

  Visitors must also scan in, social distance, and wear a face covering.

   

   

• The founder of Dunedin chocolate company Ocho has returned to her original love of clay (March 10 2022)

  The founder of Dunedin chocolate company Ocho has returned to her original love of clay. Liz Rowe talks to Rebecca Fox about learning the value of time. The Exchange, Liz Rowe, March 14-18.

  > Read more in the arts pages of the Otago Daily Times.

  The Dunedin Art School Gallery is not open to the general public during Covid Red settings, but there will be some set viewing times by appointment and with vaccine pass. Contact roweej1 at  student.op.ac.nz.

   

  Every Minute is Precious

  Liz Rowe

  Post-graduate Exhibition

   4-18 March 2022

   

• Combining art, science, maths and computing with clay (February 24 2022)

  Note: the DSA Gallery is not open to the Public under the current Covid-Protection Framework.
  Documentation of exhibitions will be shown in our online flickr gallery the week following exhibitions.

  Combining art, science, maths and computer programming with clay - an interview with Finn Petrie by Rebecca Fox in the Otago Daily Times.

  
  https://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/arts/bringing-two-worlds-together

   

  Bringing all his considerable skills and interests together, Finn created works for his masters project on the Ceramics Department 3-D clay printer. 

  Documentation of his exhibition will be shown in our online flickr gallery.

   

   

   

   

• Introducing the Dunedin School of Art Leadership Team 2022 (February 18 2022)

  Introducing the newly constituted Dunedin School of Art Leadership Team which comprises Victoria Bell (Head of Programme for the Bachelor of Visual Arts), Alysha Bailey (Head of Programme Certificates & Diplomas in Visual Arts and Design) and Alex Kennedy (Head Postgraduate programmes). Together they will have oversight of all strategic and operational matters relating to the academic programmes offered in the Dunedin School of Art, with De-Arn Buchholz continuing in her role as School Operations Coordinator. This shared leadership model is consistent with the new leadership framework implemented in Te Maru Pūmanawa | College of Creative Practice & Enterprise, designed to enable  cross-disciplinary communication and participation.

  We look forward to welcoming everyone back for the start of the new academic year.

   

   

• Introducing our new research journal (January 25 2022)

  We’re excited to announce the launch of our new journal Rere Āwhio – The Journal of Applied Research & Practice.

  This open access, peer-reviewed journal will be published annually by Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus (OPAIC).

  It is concerned with views, critical debate, and reflections on issues of relevance for the programmes we offer. It seeks to address topical matters in the fields of applied management, information technology, construction, and English foundational study.

  Rere Āwhio - The Journal of Applied Research and Practice sets out to collect the voices and experiences of a diverse set of practitioners, educators, learners, and thinkers, and to curate these voices in a way that can be understood by those whose interest lays not only in the why but also the how.

  This journal reflects the multicultural nature of the wider New Zealand community and also the global connections that inform our practice and are influenced by our unique context.

  It aims to build a community of practice amongst researchers and students from an array of New Zealand institutions and with wider global networks.

  Check out the first issue here.