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New Head of St Margaret's College

Elizabeth Koni has been appointed as the new Head of St Margaret’s College, commencing her role on 6 January 2023 upon the departure of the current Master, Dr Charles Tustin.

Expert Breakfast Report for 5 October 2022:Taylor Davies-Colley, Orokanui Ecosanctuary

A most interesting and well-informed treatment of some of the pressing issues in Conservation, including how Māori values can inform and extend Western practices, together with a few ideas on how to make successful job applications, developing self-confidence, and making the most of vacation periods.

Expert Breakfast Report for 21 Sept 2022: Dr Jim Faed, Dept of Pathology

Yet another fascinating presentation by a highly experienced specialist, in which he talks about, and explains, a number of cases with which he has been involved, as well as touching on his various research projects.

Expert Breakfast Report for 28 Sept 2022: Prof Patrick Manning, Dept of Medicine

An entertaining and thought-provoking talk by a specialist in Endocrinology, describing experiences in his career in medicine (with some excellent advice!), and giving some illustrative case histories.

Expert Breakfast Report for 14 Sept 2022: Dr Ian Griffin, Otago Museum

An outstanding talk, made even more outstanding by Dr Griffin’s clear enthusiasm and unassuming approach to the remarkable things he has achieved.

2022 Friend-Link Concert. A night to be remembered.

Friday 16th September marked the 24th year that St Margaret’s has hosted Friend-Link for a College variety concert.

Art skills on display

"With over 100 submissions (116 to be exact), the Art Competition went super successfully and that is all thanks to you guys and the amazing talent among the Members."

St Margaret's College Team Red

St Margaret's blood donation team went off to donate blood in the semester break.

Ball Magnificent Ball

The College's first Ball in three years was a most wonderful event, held at Dunedin's Glenfalloch Gardens on the Otago Peninsula on Saturday, 20 August 2022.

Communication Cup 2022

College Member Samuel Dannenberg's three-minute speech on the topic "Overcoming silence" was awarded first prize in the Communication Cup competition held at the College on Saturday, 13 August 2022.

The special characteristics of St Margaret's

The Master, Dr Charles Tustin, is often asked by prospective students and their parents when they tour the College about what makes the College special. Here are some of the aspects he highlights when answering the question.

Matariki Foodbank Appeal: Kai for Octacan, the spirit of winter giving

Kai for Octacan is the Presbyterian Support Otago’s major winter food drive.

Expert Breakfast Report for 18 May 2022: Dr Rachael Hart, CE Otago Southland Cancer Society

Dr Rachael Hart, currently Chief Executive of the Otago Southland Cancer Society, has a wide work experience, including in the Australian Diplomatic Corps, with spells in Afghanistan and Fiji, which served to illustrate her comments on several topics, including what students should keep in mind, leadership, and being a woman in leadership.

Oxford for law graduate and College alumna

College alumna Anne Lim (2013 to 2014) paid a reminiscing visit to St Margaret's last Friday before she leaves for the UK to take up a Master's degree at the University of Oxford.

Expert Breakfast Report for 11 May 2022: Dr Xaviour Walker, Associate Dean Pacific, Division of Health Sciences

From his impressively wide experience Dr Walker described a number of strategies and guiding principles for dealing with the vicissitudes and opportunities encountered by students, whatever discipline they elect to follow.

Expert Breakfast Report for 4 May 2022: Prof Peter Dearden, Genetics Aotearoa (Part 2)

As in Part 1, Prof Dearden talked about many significant issues in Part 2, which includes commentary on Genetic Modification, Treaty obligations, Genomics in Medicine, Ethical Issues and more, in a lucid, readily understood way.

Expert Breakfast Report for 4 May 2022: Prof Peter Dearden, Dept of Biochemistry (Part 1)

In a lively, informative, and frequently amusing talk, largely guided by excellent questions from Members, Prof Dearden discussed a wide range of topics ranging from Cambrian times to future developments involving Genomics.

Disney World – right here in Dunedin!

The College’s second theme dinner of the year was very ably organised by the Exec’s first-year reps, Esme Hewitt and Yuki Yoshiyasu.

Cricket win for the College

The College sported two cricket teams in last weekend's Cricket Festival with the Mixed Competitive team taking out the 2022 Inter-college Cricket trophy for the first time!

Chess trophy remains at St Margaret's!

The Inter-college chess trophy returned to the College on the weekend thanks to the wonderful efforts of our two participating teams.

Badminton trophy remains with St Margaret's

For the fourth consecutive year, ever since the start of the Inter-college badminton competition, St Margaret's again won the trophy!