News archive 2008
December
- Local SHAC house on track for success
Earlier this year, Otago Polytechnic won the tender to organise the Sustainable Habitat Challenge '09
29/12/2008 - Scarfies Uncovered
Two design students, Craig Scott and Simon Horner, have produced a tell-all book about flatting in Dunedin. Get your copy today!
16/12/2008 - Graduands take Centre Stage
Several hundred Otago Polytechnic students graduated yesterday.
13/12/2008 ODT - Festive Offerings for Elderly
Cromwell campus cookery lecturers prepared an Xmas feast for elderly residents unable to cook for themselves last week.
13/12/2008 ODT - A Graduation First
First master of product design enterprise, Nick Sleeman, graduates today.
12/12/2008 ODT - Chefs' Creations Help Families in Need
Cromwell campus chef course lecturer Chris Smith and former student Megan Sorenson's gingerbread house-creations add Christmas cheer to needy Queenstown families.
11/12/2008 ODT - Hands-on learning from a Distance
There is no profession more hands-on than massage therapy. But now, for the first time, it can be done from a distance.
05/12/2008 - Travel and Tourism Explores New Territory
Travel and tourism programme to cover new ground.
05/12/2008 - Good News for Central Otago's Wine Industry
It's a vintage year for the Diploma in Viticulture (Level 5), with a record 45 students this year.
05/12/2008 - Graduates to Show Fashion iD
Six graduates from the School of Fashion have been selected to show their work as fully fledged designers at the 2009 Southern Trust iD Dunedin Fashion Show.
04/12/2008 thread.co.nz - Degrees Of Difference
The Art School's flagship bachelor of fine arts programme will evolve into the bachelor of visual arts next year.
04/12/2008 - Wiki Loves the Open OP!
Otago Polytechnic is this month's featured institution on Wiki-Educator.
03/12/2008 - "Dunedin 3" on Display
Former Otago Polytechnic School of Fine Arts student's Sam Foley, Fleur Yorston and David Teata, are exhibititing their work in Oueenstown's fine art gallery Toi o Tahuna until December 20.
03/12/2008 ODT - Graduands in Full Colour
Fashion design students have revamped the Polytechnic's academic regalia from tradional black to a dash of colour.
01/12/2008 ODT
November
- No Mean Feet
Otago Polytechnic English lecturer William Lucas walked 143km barefoot in the New Zealand 24-hour race in Auckland last weekend.
29/11/2008 ODT - New Zealand in the Spotlight
2008 Air NZ New Zealander of the year Dr Ian Conrich from the University of London is presenting a paper entitled 'New Zealand in an International Context' at Otago Polytechnic's G106 lecture theatre, opposite the Bill Robertson library, at 11am on Tueday December 2.
28/11/2008 - EXCITE-ing Design
The creative design force behind this year’s EXCITE campaign comprises none other than Otago Polytechnic’s very own second-year Bachelor of Design (Communication) programme students Craig Scott, Simon Horner and Jess Bauer.
27/11/2008 - Hospice to Receive $40,000 from Charity House
Otago Polytechnic joined Metro Realty and various other businesses in raising $100,000 for charity through the student-built Charity House Auction over the weekend.
25/11/2008 ODT - Local Couple Snap-up Charity House
Keith and Heather Simon were the top bidders at the Polytechnic's Charity House Auction on Saturday. The couple are pleased the money is going to be distributed amongst Dunedin's most needy charities.
24/11/2008 ODT - Collective Design Nous
Otago School of Design fashion students displayed design nous at the weekend's Collections fashion show. Collections is screening in A Block until November 28 for those who missed out on the 'Live' Show.
19/11/2008 ODT - ENTER Exhibition Comes to Life
Communication Design student Carmen Norgate has had the 'ENTER' exhibition logo tattooed on her back as a lasting memento of her time at Otago Polytechnic. ENTER is on until November 28 - be sure to visit www.enterexhibition.com
18/11/2008 ODT - Collections '08 Catwalk Hit
Dunedin fashion lovers were treated to the latest collections from the Fashion School's emerging designers over the weekend.
17/11/2008 seenindunedin.co.nz - Art School Welcomes Annex
The Art School's expansion will allow it to be a "single community again" says Head of School Bridie Lonie, bringing together 225 art students and catering to increased enrolments in a spacious and modern environment.
14/11/2008 ODT - Record Number of Viticulture Students
A record 45 students are participating in Central Otago Polytechnic's viticulture programme this year.
13/11/2008 scoop.co.nz - Education Beyond Bars
Otago Polytechnic has achieved a New Zealand first by enrolling prisoners says former Otago Corrections Facility Programme Manager Sandy Stoddart.
12/11/2008 - Polytechnic’s Charity House Auction Supports Hospice
Otago Polytechnic rises to the Otago Daily Times’ challenge to "Help the Hospice Campaign" by pledging to donate a minimum of $20,000 raised through its Charity House Auction on November 22.
04/11/2008 - EXCITE-ing Preparations Underway
Otago Polytechnic's annual student showcase is back and gearing-up to be bigger than ever!
01/11/2008
October
- Polytechnic Provides Supportive Working Environment
Centre of Assessment of Prior Learning (CAPL) manager Kris Bennett faces rapidly deteriorating vision, and says, "Life has gone on because of all of this fantastic support."
29/10/2008 ODT - Graduates Hit the Slopes
Forty-six Central Otago Polytechnic snowsport students graducated recently for a unique hands-on snow course that offers on-the-job trainging at Cardrona Alpine Resort.
23/10/2008 scoop.co.nz - Going! Going! Gone!
Tickets for the much awaited fashion event Collections go on sale today and are expected to sell out fast.
13/10/2008 - Pop Icons Inspire Ceramic Lecturers Exhibition
Jim Cooper's "Peppermint and Incense" exhibition features 970 pieces and is on in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery until February 1.
06/10/2008 ODT - Michael Hill Values Otago Polytechnic Education
The Hills golf course will receive the Polytechnic touch from Sports Turf Management students during the New Zealand Golf Open next year.
02/10/2008 ODT
September
- Tea-drinking Habit Forms Wearable Arts Entry
A garment made of 500 used tea bags, created by third-year Fashion Design student Nicole Hamilton, will be on show at the World of Wearable Arts Competition tomorrow night.
25/09/2008 ODT - Art Graduate on Show
School of Art printmaking graduate 'Deborah Barton - New Work' exhibit will open at the Solander Gallery in Wellington on 20 September.
09/09/2008 scoop.co.nz - Audacious Competition Inspires Students
Masters product design student, Paul Richardson has invested thousands of hours pursuing his dream preparing for the NBR Audacious Otago Business Plan student competition.
05/09/2008 D-Scene - Student's Signature Range Steals Show
Catering students claimed first, second and third place at the Katrina Gordon Food Show last night. 05/09/2008 Dream Team Bring Home Gold
Central Otago hospitality students won double gold at the world renowned Nestlé Toque d’Or culinary competition in Auckland on Monday.
04/09/2008 scoop.co.nz- Cromwell Campus Supports Winegrowers' Exchange
The history, culture and winemaking techniques of pinot noir will be the focus for three Central Otago wine producers when they travel to Burgandy, France, later this week with support from the Polytechnic. 03/09/2008 Queenstown.com
August
- Design Departments Unite for Greater Design
The gradual merging of the Polytechnic and University's design departments is to make Dunedin "one of the top three design-producing towns in New Zealand." 29/08/2008 D-Scene - Art Lecturer Takes Flight
One of New Zealand's most promising young painters and the Polytechnic's own School of Art painting lecturer, Kushana Bush, is exhibiting her work "The Revival" at the McDowell Gallery until September 18. 28/08/2008 ODT - Polytechnic Shares Decade of CAPL Expertise
The Polytechnic is working with Whanganui UCOL in establishing their new Centre for Assessment of Prior Learning (CAPL) to help people transform their life and work experience into a formal qualification. 26/08/2008 scoop.co.nz - Central Otago Fab Four Vie for Golden Hat
Four Central Otago hospitality students will compete at the world renowned, invitation-only Nestlé Toque d’Or culinary competition in Auckland on 1 September. 26/08/2008 - Polytechnic Wins ITPs 'Global Role' Award
Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand (ITPNZ) recognise Otago Polytechnics' excellance for its 'Education for Sustainabiltity Programme.' 22/08/2008 scoop.co.nz - Polytechnic Backs Memorandum of Understanding
Otago Polytechnic has signed the first memorandum of understanding in conjunction with the University of Otago and the Dunedin City Council to enhance "what is already New Zealand's foremost education city." 11/08/2008 ODT - Polytechnic Keeps Eye on Skill Shortages
The Department of Immigration's latest skill shortage list shows Polytechnic programmes on right track. 01/08/2008 ODT - "Polybikes" in Action
"Polybikes" are proving increasingly popular at the Polytechnic's environmentally sustainable campus. 01/08/2008 D-Scene
July
- Gaps Recognised in High School Curriculum
Information and Technology lecturer Terry Morris hopes the release of his new book ‘Control Technology for Schools’ will benefit the education sector 29/07/2008 - Strong Performance at Hokonui
Fashion students showcase their work at Gore's Peugot Hokonui Fashion Awards. ODT 28/07/2008 - Design Students up in Lights
Product design students lights are on display at Lighthouse Dunedin competing for the 'People's Choice' award over the next month 28/07/2008 - Future Leadership in Hospitality Celebrated
Winning streak continues for Hospitality Management student Peter Barton 21/07/2008 - Prestigious Award for Catering Lecturer
Catering Lecturer Adrian Woodhouse has been named a winner in the prestigious Tertiary Teaching Excellence awards 17/07/2008 - Nation’s best bartenders show their flair
New Zealand’s top bartenders competed for the New Zealand Bartender’s Guild (NZBG) National Title at Otago Polytechnic last weekend with the prize of a trip to Berlin, Germany at stake. 06/07/20008 - Carbon trading expert to present opportunities for Queenstown
Otago Polytechnic's Centre for Sustainable Practice is bringing a carbon trading expert to Queenstown to provide advice on entering the carbon market. - Polytechnic partners in $500,000 virtual world
Otago Polytechnic is partnering with NMIT, the Wellington Institute of Technology and the Open Polytechnic to investigate using the 3D virtual world Second Life for teaching. stuff.co.nz. 08/07/2008
June
- Fash+ography - a fashion collaboration
A fashion photography workshop held in conjunction with the Zeitgeist becomes Form exhibition at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery - Omlette-maker turns heads at Polytechnic
The world's fastest omelette maker, Howard Helmer (70) from the United States shows off his skills at Otago Polytechnic. ODT. 27/06/2008 - Students aim to build a better light
Otago Polytechnic product design students take up lighting challenge. ODT 26/06/2008 - Graduate wins first place at Otago Art Society Exhibition
MFA Graduate Josephine Regan has won first place in the 2008 Otago Art Society Exhibition, am event featuring guest artist, and former Head of the School of Art Roy Dickison. ODT 26/06/2008 - New Art School designs revealed
Details of the new Art School building, for construction beginning early 2009 have been released. ODT. 24/06/08 - Win for fashion student in Hong Kong
Third year Bachelor of Design (Fashion) student Meg Gallagher has won the Champion of Creative Wear prize in the Hong Kong Open International Fashion Contest held on June 7. 18/06/08 - Queenstown warms to benefits of sustainable practice
Businesses who gathered in Queenstown last week to learn about how other businesses are adopting sustainable practices have committed to working together to improve sustainability across the region. Four Corners. 11/06/08 - Arboriculture students reach heights in Oamaru
Polytechnic aboriculture students are gaining valuable hands-on experience working with Memorial Oaks. ODT 10/06/2008 - Wind turbine prototype unveiled at Polytechnic
Dunedin company Powerhouse Wind's presentation of its small-scale wind turbine prototype, unveiled at Otago Polytechnic on Thursday, got an enthusiastic reception. odt.co.nz. Watch the TV3 news item 5/06/2008
10/06/2008 - Polytechnic recognised for commitment to open education
Otago Polytechnic has received international recognition for leadership in the development of Open Education Resources by the Commonwealth of Learning on their WikiEducator platform. 05/06/2008 - Polytechnic takes on sustainability challenge
Nine teams from the country’s leading tertiary institutions have signed up to the challenge of providing a more sustainable way of life for New Zealand home owners. 06/06/2008 - Queen's Birthday Honours for academic
Otago Polytechnic is thrilled to congratulate Dr Sally Pairman who was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM). 02/06/2008
May
- Graduates show at Gallery
Dunedin artists Olav Nielsen and Alannah Brown share wall space at the Eastern Southland Gallery till next month but have distinctly different exhibitions. Southland Times. 30/05/2008 - Gluten free feast for Coeliac Awareness Week
This week is Coeliac Awareness Week, and to celebrate students of the Otago Polytechnic Cooking course are preparing a gluten-free feast for local people with the condition. Channel 9. 28/05/2008 - Budget 2008 - access to student allowances widened
Thousands of students will have wider access to student allowances in a $155 million Budget measure. 22/05/08 - LivingCampus community forums generate diverse interest
LivingCampus community forums have been held this week and a diverse range of community groups have taken the opportunity to have their say about this exciting project. 22/05/08 - Students raise money and awareness for Youthline
Students in Otago Polytechnic’s new Certificate in Human Services have been challenged with raising money for local charities in an effort to raise awareness and gain an understanding of the plight of social services agencies in the community. 21/05/08 - Polytechnic signs Open Education Declaration
Chief Executive Phil Ker today signed the Cape Town Open Education Declaration on behalf of Otago Polytechnic making the institution the first in Australia or New Zealand to do so.09/05/08 - KAREN Ultra High-Speed Network for midwifery education
A new model of midwifery education delivery developed by the Otago Polytechnic School of Midwifery has been accepted for the Kiwi Advanced Research and Application Network (KAREN) Experience Project. 01/05/2008
April
- $6 Million for Otago Polytechnic building programme
Otago Polytechnic has been granted almost $6 million by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) to consolidate their Dunedin campuses.
24/04/2008 - Department of Design supports the Designers Accord
Otago Polytechnic’s Department of Design has been accepted as an early education adopter of the international Designers Accord, one of only five educational institutions worldwide. 07/04/2008 - Rural Health a focus for School of Nursing lecturers.
Otago Polytechnic is celebrating three success stories in the field of rural health following the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network Conference held in Christchurch. 04/04/08