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Expert Breakfast Report for Sept. 13th 2023: Anna Grimaldi, Double Gold Medal Paralympics Winner.

In a very open account, Anna described her feelings as a child with only one hand, her initial achievements in international sport and inability to accept that as real, to gaining a much more complete understanding of herself, and what she has to offer. Lessons in this for all of us, I feel.

Expert Breakfast Report for August 16th 2023: Prof. Tobias Langlotz, School of Computing, Dept of Information Science.

As an incorrigible technophile, I have seldom been as excited by an Expert Breakfast talk as this - with a light-hearted readily understandable, approach Prof. Langlotz talked about some pretty advanced topics based on his extensive and varied experience, with some well-informed comments on the future of work, and how it will affect everyone.

Expert Breakfast Report for Aug 2nd 2023: Dr. Prasath Jayakaran, Dept of Physiotherapy.

Another outstanding Expert Breakfast session, with Dr. Jayakaran giving us a taste of life in India, being very honest about his own aspirations and stressing the importance of accepting proffered opportunities, even if they do not match your own ideas very closely, all in a very amiable, open fashion.

Expert Breakfast Report for July 19th 2023: Prof. Bruce Russell, Dept. of Microbiology.

In an entertaining and most informative session, Prof. Russell emphasised the value of travel in the Medical and Scientific arenas, as well as touching on many other useful pointers, virtually all stemming from comments by the Members present.

College Members can-do for food drive

During the last few weeks of semester 1, we ran Octacan donations throughout the College. Octacan is a yearly food drive run by Presbyterian Support Otago for people in the community facing hardship.

Expert Breakfast Report for May 17th 2023: Dr. Fairleigh Gilmour, Dept. of Sociology.

Criminology became Dr. Gilmour's academic path more or less by accident, but, as exemplified by her work in Otago Correction Facility, she is now passionate about the subject.

Expert Breakfast Report for May 3rd 2023: Ross Kirkpatrick, Intensive Care Flight Paramedic.

In a most interesting talk, Paramedic Ross Kirkpatrick outlined the pathway to becoming a Paramedic, describing some aspects of the work they do and illustrating his presentation with some great photos.

Expert Breakfast Report for April 5th 2023: Prof. Sheila Skeaff, Dept of Human Nutrition.

Good nutrition is important for everyone, and a talk that included some excellent general advice, plus specifics about diets and supplements - and advice on how to learn a lot more - hit the spot beautifully.

St Margaret's Members awesome efforts in Relay for Life 2023

Along with other students from around Otago, Marg's members contributed to raising over $121,000 for the local Cancer Society last weekend in the annual Relay for Life, walking and running laps of the University clock tower area for 12 hours straight!

Expert Breakfast Report for March 22nd 2023: Dr. Latika Samalia, Dept of Anatomy.

Our guest today was the very popular Dr Latika Samalia, Professional Practice Fellow in the Department, winner of several prestigious awards including the Prime Minister’s Supreme award for Tertiary Teaching Excellence, 2021, - and why she won that was abundantly clear in her highly informative talk.

O-Week at Marg's 2023

We were thrilled to start our big O-week by welcoming our new friends into the College!

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.