Briefs

Robots to invade link

Posted 11:57pm Tuesday 5th July 2011 by Andrew Oliver

OUSA and the University of Otago’s Applied Science Students Association (ASSA) will be hosting their inaugural Robot Wars on Tuesday July 12. The remote-controlled battle-bots will be pitted against one another in a duel to the death for a winner-takes-all prize of at least $250, according to Read more...

University appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Posted 7:48am Thursday 26th May 2011 by Staff Reporter

Critic waited for a hole to appear in our briefs page before reporting that the University of Otago has appointed a new Deputy Vice Chancellor to replace the newly announced Vice-Chancellor Harlene Hayne. Professor Richard Blaikie, currently a a Professor at the University of Canterbury and Read more...

Kidnapped by Mickey

Posted 7:47am Thursday 26th May 2011 by Hana Aoake

Despite being at the bottom of the world, Otago students are attracting attention from the wonderful world of Disney. Last Monday Disney World recruiters visited Burns (the Arts building) to promote their range of Florida-based work programmes. Disney recruiters visited the University for the Read more...

“Double Down” Burger = Double Workload for KFC Staff

Posted 7:46am Thursday 26th May 2011 by Basti Menkes

Employees of KFC have said that the introduction of the bun-less Double Down Burger has greatly increased their workload and created tension in their restaurants. The new limited-edition burger consists of "bacon, two different kinds of melted cheese, and the Colonel’s 'secret' Read more...

Students mourn end of Air New Zealand monopoly

Posted 8:09am Thursday 19th May 2011 by Gregor Whyte

Students expressed a collective sigh of dismay as Jetstar announced it was entering the Auckland to Dunedin domestic flight market from July 14. Many students told Critic that they were concerned that Jetstar offering flights to Auckland out of Dunedin would mean they would now have no excuse not Read more...

More scholarships

Posted 8:07am Thursday 19th May 2011 by Lauren Enright

University of Otago students have received a total of $34,000 in Freemasons’ scholarships. Postgraduate student Phillipa Struthers gained a $10,000 scholarship, and four undergraduate students - Yeri Kim, Leah Hamilton, Chris Bloomer and Griegan Panckhurst - all received $6000 each. Struthers is Read more...

Top Scholar Award for Otago student

Posted 8:03am Thursday 19th May 2011 by Teuila Fuatai

University of Otago student David Bellamy has been awarded the 2010 Prime Minister's Award for Academic Excellence as the highest-achieving secondary school pupil in New Zealand. The 17-year old Health Science student graduated from Christ's College last year, gaining NCEA Level 3 with excellence Read more...

University of Auckland graduation drama

Posted 4:38am Thursday 12th May 2011 by Gregor Whyte

The University of Auckland graduation ceremony of Monday May 2 got testy when university staff tried to prevent a graduating student from wearing a rosette in support of academic staff. Vernon Tava, a Masters of Law student, was asked to remove the rosette, which was identical to those being worn Read more...

Government shovels money at youth unemployment

Posted 4:34am Thursday 12th May 2011 by Staff Reporter

The government announced that $55.2million over four years will be allocated to a youth training program in a bid to fight unemployment. The scheme will pay employers in high demand areas a subsidy in return for supporting the training of young people and giving them employment. Employers would be Read more...

Alcohol Reform Bill

Posted 4:23am Thursday 12th May 2011 by Teuila Fuatai

According to University of Otago analysis, the Alcohol Reform Bill will fall short of having a significant impact on New Zealand drinking culture. Presently before parliament, the bill is designed to minimise the harm caused by excessive or inappropriate consumption of liquor. If passed, it Read more...