University of Otago facts for kids
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Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo
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| Motto | Latin: Sapere aude |
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Motto in English
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Dare to be wise |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1869 |
| Chancellor | John Ward |
| Vice-Chancellor | Harlene Hayne |
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Administrative staff
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3,749 (2011) |
| Students | 21,728 (2011) |
| 1,327 (2011) | |
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45°51′56″S 170°30′50″E / 45.86556°S 170.51389°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Blue and gold |
| Website | https://www.otago.ac.nz |
The University of Otago ([Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help)) in Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest university. Founded in 1869 the university opened in July 1871. Between 1874 and 1961 the University of Otago was a part of the University of New Zealand, and issued degrees in its name.
The University of Otago has ten libraries — seven based in Dunedin on the main university campus, the Education library in Southland, plus two medical libraries in Wellington and Christchurch. All libraries have wireless access.
The University of Otago had over 21,000 students enrolled during 2011.
Images for kids
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The Registry Building (Clocktower Building), looking east.
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Dunedin campus in winter
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Coat of arms on a plaque at the Dunedin campus entrance
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Interior of the Central Library
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The Lindo Ferguson Building, home to the Departments of Anatomy and Physiology
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St Margaret's College
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Participants in the annual clocktower race lining up, ready to go.
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Alice Copping
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Nathan Cohen
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Bill English, 39th Prime Minister
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Fergus Hume, novelist
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Lord Porritt, athlete, physician and 11th Governor-General
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Jack Lovelock, athlete
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See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Otago para niños
