OPSITARA Research


Welcome to another edition of our Relevant Research e-magazine, with a mix of stories about how our staff and student research is making a difference in our communities.

This year we are focusing on strengthening staff and postgraduate  practice-based research across our schools and strengthening our connections with organizations and networks.

I look forward to working with you in my new role at Otago Polytechnic.

Prof Leoni Schmidt
Director: Research & Postgraduate Studies


  1. Succession planning

    Planning how and when to hand over the farm to the next generation needs careful consideration. Read more…
  2. Video: "The Ghost in the Machine"

    Ted Whitaker explores the relationship between human and machine. Read more…
  3. The end of the story

    Nurse and senior lecturer Josie Crawley writes about her father, in the hope that health professionals, and family members, will ... Read more…
  4. Video: Meeting lighting needs

    A team has been working with visually impaired people to help them choose appropriate lighting. Read more…
  5. Climate safe housing

    Design students are contributing climate safe house designs for consideration by the community. Read more…
  6. Resilient workplaces

    Dr Lesley Gill is equipping employees to manage themselves and others. Read more…
  7. Objects out of place

    Graham Fletcher's paintings locate tribal artefacts in modern homes. Read more…
  8. Building a library brand

    Queenstown Library has bold new imagery thanks to Design student Caitlin Jack. Read more…
  9. Fatherhood

    How do fathers bond with their babies during pregnancy? Read more…