OPSITARA Research


We are looking forward to celebrating Professor Caro McCaw's promotion at her Inaugural Professorial Event in Dunedin on 7 June. You are most welcome to join us. Please click here for more details and to register.

Then on 29 and 30 June we are hosting a Teaching Excellence Symposium, in Dunedin and online. Please register by 21 June if you would like to attend.

We are also pleased to announce that the scope of Relevant Research is changing to an OPSITARA publication, reflecting our closer relationship with our colleagues at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) and Ara Institute of Canterbury in the southern region of Te Pūkenga. The acronym OPSITARA has been used for several years already for our combined annual research symposium. We hope you enjoy reading more about the research by kaimahi (staff) and ākonga (learners) across the greater region.

Scott Klenner
Tumuaki Rakahau - Director Research
Otago Polytechnic and Ara Institute of Canterbury
ISSN 2624-084X


  1. Caring for older adults

    Recent research has explored student nurse perceptions of working with older adults. Read more…
  2. Learning disabled theatre

    A new book offers insight into how the contribution of learning disabled artists can be negotiated in contemporary theatre. Read more…
  3. Wine fermentation

    Gathering frequent and accurate data will help give winemakers more control over fermentation processes. Read more…
  4. Bold and bright

    Communications Design student Charlotte Burt reflects on her final year project. Read more…
  5. Onwards and upwards

    Modern machines need high quality electrical control systems. Read more…
  6. In the dogbox

    A custom dogbox was Jack Todd's final year Product Design project. Read more…
  7. An excellent adventure

    Claire Goode's doctoral research found common themes in the teaching practice of award-winning tertiary teachers. Read more…
  8. Twin peaks

    A combination of cutting-edge technology and can-do attitude has provided Dunedin twins Sam and Hudson James-Everton with box seats ... Read more…
  9. Object lessons

    In his paintings Michael Greaves explores similar ideas in different ways as he thinks out loud on canvas. Read more…
  10. Transient workers' health

    Seasonal workers face barriers to accessing healthcare in rural communities. Read more…
  11. The Power That Flows Through Us

    Jon Wilson worked with Matt Galloway to produce a series of audiovisual works about the Clyde dam. Read more…