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A home never closes!

As a home-away-from-home, the College remains open during the current lockdown, with Members all being part of one bubble.

Communication Cup 2021

College Member Antonia Martin's three-minute speech on the topic "Type 1 Diabetes" was awarded first prize in the Communication Cup competition held at the College on Saturday, 14August 2021.

Expert Breakfast Report for 11 Aug 2021: Dr George Slim, Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor

A fascinating talk covering a wide range of topics, including Covid-19, a glimpse into the inner workings of Government, internships, genetic modification, prejudices, climate change, fluoridation, values in science, et al. and punctuated throughout with dry flashes of humour.

Expert Breakfast Report for 4 Aug 4th: Mr Jim Guest, Law Faculty

Respected Dunedin lawyer, author and experienced lecturer Jim Guest discussed guidelines for building a career, based on his own experience as a lawyer, but applicable to virtually anyone embarking on any career.

Keep Dunedin Beautiful Award

At a special ceremony on Tuesday, 3 August 2021 in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, the College was recognised by Keep Dunedin Beautiful for its big college-wide community service projects during Orientation Week over the last two years.

Expert Breakfast Report for 21 July 2021: Professor Quiñones-Mateu, Dept of Microbiology and Immunology

An extremely informative often amusing talk encompassing research into AIDS, SARS and COVID-19, work towards prevention and treatment, and planning under way to combat the next pandemic.

Expert Breakfast Report for 12 May 2021: Dr Alexis Angelidis, Pixar Animation Studios, Emeryville, California

Speaking by Zoom from California, Alexis Angelidis described for us the extraordinary complexity of developing realistic animations in films such as ‘Toy Story 4’, giving water, especially rain, and smoke as examples.

Special Mid-winter Christmas at St Margaret's

The first Formal Dinner of the second semester took the form of a special Mid-winter Christmas Masquerade Celebration at St Margaret's on Sunday, 18 July.

The Red Bricks and White Curtains

Grace Swanson, a first-year Member of St Margaret's this year, shared this lovely poem which she penned soon after arrival at the College.

Expert Breakfast Report for 5 May 2021: Dave Barson: Data Manager, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine

Avidly following the topics encountered on his B.A. course that gripped his interest led Dave Barson to a remarkable three years working at Weta Workshops on the “Lord of the Rings” followed by a Computer Science degree and so into his present work.

Expert Breakfast Report for 19 May 2021: Sofia Kalogeropoulou, School of Performing Arts Teaching Fellow

A multi-talented Greek lady discusses her career with several pointers applicable to all of us - the values of perseverance, gaining new skills and taking opportunities that present themselves among them.

Spanish Fiesta

First-year Reps, Imali de Silva and Benji Klipin, organised a fantastic Spanish-themed dinner on Saturday night, 8 May 2021.

Expert Breakfast Report for 28 April 2021: Captain Alex McDonald, RNZAMC, BHSc (Paramedicine), Nat Cert, Bus, Medical Student

A powerful reminder of the importance of the NZ Defence Force to this country, and the demands placed on the young people in it to possess the necessary diplomacy, discipline, humanity and courage needed to place themselves in dangerous, sensitive, sometimes life-threatening, situations.

UNICEF movie night at St Margaret's

Last week the College hosted a special Mamma Mia! movie night organised by UNICEF Students Otago.

Relay for Life a massive success

An enthusiastic team of over 70 College Members participated in the Relay for Life event for Otago students on Saturday, 24 April raising over $4,000 for the Cancer Society.

Expert Breakfast Report for 21 April 2021: Dr Rebecca Bird, Dept of Anatomy

A dedicated, award-winning and experienced teacher described how she arrived at her present position, and gave members some great learning advice.

Chess masters

The Inter-college chess trophy returned to the College on the weekend thanks to the wonderful efforts of returning Members Arthur Chia and William Wu.

College’s 2021 first-year reps elected

Elections for the two first-year representatives on the Members’ Executive Committee occurred over the weekend with Benji Klipin and Imali De Silva being voted in by Members.

Expert Breakfast Report for 24 March 2021: Richard Roberts, CEO Dunedin Airport

In a talk bristling with great practical tips on leadership and teamwork, Richard described his rise from humble beginnings in Barnsley, England, to his current position as Chief Executive at Dunedin Airport. Everyone will be a leader of one kind or another - there is something for everyone here!

Plenty of sport at St Margaret's

It is wonderful to see so many of the College's Members taking part in a variety of sports this year, including in the Inter-college Sports Competition.

Expert Breakfast Report for 17 March 2021: Dr Eryn Agnew, Community Relations Manager, Australian Dental Association and Prof Mike Morgan, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry

An absorbing ‘double act’ in which husband and wife describe meeting at St Margaret’s and embarking on a fascinating journey taking them to Melbourne, Hong Kong, Melbourne again, and back to Dunedin.