OPSITARA Research


This month I am pleased to announce a major research project we have underway. We know that it's not enough for employees to have knowledge and skills specific to the disciplines which they have studied here; they also need "soft" transferable skills, for example excellent communication and teamwork capabilities. So we are interviewing a selection of employers from the industries and professions who take on graduates from our 13 Bachelor's degree programmes, to find out what their priorities are for graduate capabilities and use that data to ensure our graduates have the opportunity to develop and evidence those capabilities for employers.

Enjoy reading this month's selection of research stories.

Prof Leoni Schmidt
Director: Research and Postgraduate Studies

ISSN 2624-084X


  1. Wildlife art

    Two artists have collaborated to support their local Wildlife Hospital. Read more…
  2. Reducing workplace risks

    What is the difference between hazard management and risk management? Read more…
  3. Walk and talk therapy

    Sometimes it helps to get outside and walk while talking, but why are some people hesitant? Read more…
  4. The same but different

    Because women's experiences differ from men's in the same professional roles, policies that appear neutral can have different outcomes ... Read more…
  5. Social spaces plus

    Our interior design students have been working on concepts for a building that will provide both social and educational spaces. Read more…
  6. The Chinese market

    How might a new product be introduced successfully? Read more…
  7. The Freedom of the Migrant

    Matt Galloway's exhibition at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery explores immigration issues. Read more…
  8. The power of cross-cultural collaboration

    New Zealand's biculturalism model empowers exploration of cultural identities here and overseas. Read more…
  9. How safe is your water?

    Nursing students have been helping rural communities protect their health. Read more…