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Welcome back! And welcome to Mental Health Awareness Week.
Published on 12 October 2026
When we create opportunities for people to belong, our communities and wellbeing grow stronger. Ko au ko koe, ko koe ko au | I am you, and you are me.
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OCD Awareness Week 11-17 October 2026
Published on 12 October 2026
OCD is not a personality trait or adjective.
Events
Community Project
Published on 12 October 2026
See how our Diploma in Business and first-year Bachelor of Applied Management students have put their project management skills into action to support local not-for-profit organisations
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Reassurance around potential TEU strike action
Published on 08 October 2026
If industrial action does take place, we are committed to minimising any disruption to your learning and the polytechnic services available to you.
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OP Content Crew - Research Project
Published on 06 October 2026
Kia ora,
As part of my research project, I am conducting a study exploring student perceptions of Otago Polytechnic's Content Crew programme.
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Film and graphics add to Best Design Awards mix
Published on 05 October 2026
Otago Polytechnic’s School of Design is celebrating five of its ākonga selected as finalists for the 2026 Best Design Awards on Friday night.
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Calling all singers/musicians
Published on 02 October 2026
Want to share your talents and add to the vibe of the Living Campus Market?
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Got young kids and need childcare?
Published on 01 October 2026
Great news! We’re now offering discounted fees at the OP Childcare Centre through until December 2027…and our Centre is just across the road from the Dunedin Campus!
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A real taste of Food Design learning
Published on 30 September 2026
Our Food Design Institute recently welcomed a group of secondary school students from around Otago for a ‘Taster day’ with a difference.
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Otago Polytechnic powers up regional competition
Published on 29 September 2026
Strong performances and attention to detail saw 4 Otago Polytechnic-EarnLearn apprentices triumph in the Dunedin heat of the 2026 Trade Master Apprentice Challenge.
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Toi Piringa: The Art of Connection
Published on 29 September 2026
Please join us for a one-of-a-kind inspirational event. Toi Piringa: The Art of Connection - a symposium on creativity and wellbeing to be held on 14 October at Tūhura Otago Museum
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Fresh visions of Architecture design
Published on 25 September 2026
The School of Architecture is proud to have ten of its talented ākonga lining up as finalists for the 2026 Best Design Awards.