News » St Margaret's College

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.

Badminton trophy for the 3rd time!

For the third successive year, St Margaret's has won the Inter-college Badminton trophy thanks to the efforts of our three teams.

Free Books on Your Tablet - and Other Study Aids

There is a constantly expanding range of resources online that can help with whatever you are studying as an adjunct to your course at Otago - or simply to expand your horizons. This article touches on just some of them you may not have encountered. - I’m assuming everyone knows about Youtube, etc!

A message from our College Leaders

Welcome to the St Margaret’s College whānau.

Adorable dogs and lambs

As exams are in full force, ten lovely doggos and four lambs visited the College on Friday and Monday respectively to provide Members with a break from their studies.

Growth - the Story of a Mural

The College is the very proud owner of its very first Mural, the brainchild of Member Ella Green. The recently completed Mural is just wonderful and the College is so grateful to Ella, her mother (for specialist advice from a distance!) and Ella's group of College friends who helped with the painting. Here is Ella's story of the Mural...

2020 trophy winners

At the College's recent Valedictory Dinner, 48 trophies were awarded to 52 Members in recognition of their respective achievements during 2020.

Valedictory Celebration 2020!

The College's much anticipated Valedictory Celebration took place on Sunday evening, 4 October 2020.

Welcome to St Margaret's College

A huge congratulations on your acceptance to St. Margaret’s College! On behalf of the Members' Executive, I warmly welcome you to your home away from home. We are all patiently waiting for your arrival and are excited to meet you.

This house believes that our debating team is amazing...

The St Margaret's College debating team has placed third in the Inter-college Debating Competition.

Helping a good cause

St Margaret's College has a proud reputation of community service and Daffodil Day this year was no exception.

Expert Breakfast Report for 12 Aug 2020: Dr Jeff Erickson, Dept of Physiology

Dr Erickson treated us to another outstanding talk in what has so far been a series of excellent Wednesday morning sessions this semester, with an insight into his cardiac research, his Health Science teaching and some very useful tips on how to get the best out of one's time at University.

Diversity celebrated

Last Sunday (9 August 2020), the College celebrated our amazing international community at a special Formal Dinner in the Norris Dining Hall.

Enjoyable Annual Fellows' Dinner

Due to the Covid-19 lockdown during the first half of the year, the annual Fellows’ Dinner took place three months later, on Wednesday, 5 August 2020.

Deus ex Machina

College Member Krishna Ponnuchetty’s three-minute speech on the topic "Deus et Machina” was awarded first prize in the Communication Cup competition held at the College on Saturday, 8 August 2020.

Expert Breakfast Report for 5 August 2020: Viv Seaton and Ross Kirkpatrick, Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust

An inspiring talk on the activities of the Otago Rescue Helicopters, and of the sterling efforts of those who work to provide them with funds to bolster the Government funding and provide some very interesting medical equipment.

Indo-Nepali blend straight from Desi Land

Three of the College's accomplished dancers participated last Sunday evening in the University's Inter-college Cultural Performance evening.