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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!

Brighton here we come

A visit to the beach is a must before the arrival of the cooler months...

College’s 2022 first-year reps elected

Elections for the two first-year representatives on the Members’ Executive Committee occurred over the weekend with Esme Hewitt and Yuki Yoshiyasu being voted in by Members.

Flashcards, Free Books 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!

When the chips are down...

The chips are down, casino chicken, blackjack beef burgers and croupier's surprise dessert. What do these all have in common?

A warm welcome to St Margaret's

On behalf of the College’s Council, Staff and Fellows, it is my great pleasure as the Master of St Margaret’s College to welcome you – whether a new or returning Member – to the St Margaret’s College community for 2022.

New Dean of Students

The College warmly welcomes Jill Spencer as its new Dean of Students who took up her appointment on 18 October.

An Enchanted Valedictory Celebration

The College's much anticipated Valedictory Celebration took place on Saturday evening, 9 October 2021.

Trophy winners for 2021

At the College's recent Valedictory Dinner, 51 trophies were awarded in recognition of their respective achievements and contributions to the College during 2021.

Bear with Me

Member Chelsea Laing produced and entered a wonderful short film in the College's recent Art Competition with the title Bear with Me.

Art glorious art

Members were treated to the most amazing display of talent on the evening of Sunday, 26 September during the College's Annual Art Competition.