University of Otago
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Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo | |
| Motto | Latin: Sapere aude |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Dare to be wise |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1869 |
| Chancellor | John Ward |
| Vice-Chancellor | Harlene Hayne |
Administrative staff | 3,749 (2011)[1] |
| Students | 21,728 (2011)[1] |
| 1,327 (2011)[1] | |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Blue and gold |
| Website | https://www.otago.ac.nz |
The University of Otago (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo) in Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest university. Founded in 1869 the university opened in July 1871. Between 1874 and 1961 the University of Otago was a part of the University of New Zealand, and issued degrees in its name.
The University of Otago has ten libraries — seven based in Dunedin on the main university campus, the Education library in Southland, plus two medical libraries in Wellington and Christchurch. All libraries have wireless access.
The University of Otago had over 21,000 students enrolled during 2019.[2]
University Of Otago Media
The Registry Building (Clocktower Building), looking east.
Aerial view of the Dunedin campus. The Water of Leith runs through in the centre.
University of Otago in winter
Interior of the Central Library
The Lindo Ferguson Building, home to the Departments of Anatomy and Physiology
The university's research vessel Polaris II entering Otago Harbour
Participants in the annual clocktower race lining up, ready to go.
Thomas Burns was minister, colonialist in Otago and founder from Dunedin, New Zealand.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Quick Statistics about the University of Otago".
- ↑ Otago, University of. "Quick statistics". www.otago.ac.nz. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
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