Otago Graduate Research School

Otago Graduate Research School The official page for Graduate Research School at the University of Otago. Helping graduate students find your place in the world.

The overall objectives of the Graduate Research School is to:

+ Provide leadership in the area of research-only higher degree education (thesis Masters and doctoral degrees)
+ Oversee doctoral and thesis Masters-related matters and advise appropriately
+ Manage and administer the University's doctoral and scholarships programmes, and awards and prizes
+ Facilitate and encourage best practice acro

ss the University
+ Advise on policy matters related to graduate research
+Provide appropriate support and pastoral care for all postgraduate students and their supervisors
+GRS staff are available for private consultation by candidates or staff on matters related to postgraduate research study.

March 31st was the date of our second annual GRS Quiz Night. We ended up with a tie for 2nd and 3rd place with "A Tense(...
09/04/2026

March 31st was the date of our second annual GRS Quiz Night.
We ended up with a tie for 2nd and 3rd place with "A Tense(less) Situation" winning by a hair in a hard-fought tie-breaker round.

1st place “Cooked”
2nd Place “A tense(less) situation”
3rd place “The wise drug dealers”
Wooden spoon prize – “Ninja 5”
People’s choice for best team name and descriptor – “Quantum Quizzers”

05/03/2026
The grand final for 3MT is nearly upon us!Come and witness these brilliant young minds present their research in a fast-...
21/08/2025

The grand final for 3MT is nearly upon us!
Come and witness these brilliant young minds present their research in a fast-paced and lively manner.

Thursday 28th August, 5.30pm
Archway 2 Lecture theatre

Book via the link in comments to ensure a seat.

GRS games night was a blast. Thanks to all our hosts who provided games and expertise. A great time had by all.
15/08/2025

GRS games night was a blast. Thanks to all our hosts who provided games and expertise. A great time had by all.

It's time to nominate your supervisor!The OUSA Supervisor of the Year award ceremony will be held on October 23rd. If yo...
08/08/2025

It's time to nominate your supervisor!
The OUSA Supervisor of the Year award ceremony will be held on October 23rd. If you think your supervisor deserves to be there vote now. Link in comments

Six out of six! The sixth of our 3MT heats was held on the Wellington campus yesterday afternoon. Once again thanks to e...
30/07/2025

Six out of six! The sixth of our 3MT heats was held on the Wellington campus yesterday afternoon. Once again thanks to everyone who made this event possible 🙂

Winner: Danielle Sword
Runner Up: Ellie Johnson

3MT Christchurch Campus: Winner Sarah du Toit, Runner up: Janny Lau.Well done everyone, an informative afternoon!
30/07/2025

3MT Christchurch Campus: Winner Sarah du Toit, Runner up: Janny Lau.

Well done everyone, an informative afternoon!

Our final 3MT divisional heat was held Thursday 24th. 12 excellent contestants from a range of science disciplines share...
25/07/2025

Our final 3MT divisional heat was held Thursday 24th. 12 excellent contestants from a range of science disciplines shared their research with us and it was a tough decision for the judges.

Thank you to Assoc. Prof Katherine Black and Prof. Crid Fraser for being on the judging panel.
Results were:
Masters winner: Charlie Boocock-Yee, runner up Amelia Wilson
Doctoral winner: Katie Buschang, runner up Kane Cocker

Today's Commerce 3MT heat provided lots to think about with 8 wonderful presentations from Doctoral students. Thank you ...
23/07/2025

Today's Commerce 3MT heat provided lots to think about with 8 wonderful presentations from Doctoral students. Thank you to Professors Lisa McNeill and Brent Lovelock who judged today's event along with GRS's Dr Nick Baker.
Results: Winner; Pham Van Hau, Runner Up: Elena Piere

This morning's 3MT Health Science Heat was strongly contested with Brooke Morrison winning the Master's section and Elij...
22/07/2025

This morning's 3MT Health Science Heat was strongly contested with Brooke Morrison winning the Master's section and Elijah Atta Manu winning the Doctoral prize.

Runners up were Emma Managh (master’s) and Vaishnavi Yeleswarapu.

A big thank you to judges Associate Professor Ailsa McGregor (Associate dean, research) and Dr Manon Knapen.

Come along to OBS Room 1.05 from 10am tomorrow to watch the Commerce heat!

The 3 Minute Thesis humanities heat was held this morning. Photos show runner up Morgan Edwards accepting his certificat...
21/07/2025

The 3 Minute Thesis humanities heat was held this morning. Photos show runner up Morgan Edwards accepting his certificate from Associate Professor Christina Ergler, and the Judging panel in action. Winner Katie de Roo is on the zoom screen in the background!

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University Of Otago, 364 Leith Walk, Dunedin 9016. PO Box 56
Dunedin
9054

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