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| + | The '''University of Otago''' is a public university based in [[Dunedin]], [[Otago]], New Zealand. | ||
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| + | The university was created by a committee led by [[Thomas Burns (minister, born 1796)|Thomas Burns]], and officially established by an ordinance of the [[Otago Provincial Council]] in 1869.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20210204161136/https://www.otago.ac.nz/about/history/</ref> The university accepted its first students in July 1871, making it the oldest university in New Zealand and third-oldest in Oceania. Between 1874 and 1961 the University of Otago was a part of the federal [[University of New Zealand]], and issued degrees in its name. | ||
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 University of Otago  (University)    | |
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| Motto | Latin: Sapere aude |
| Formation | 1871 |
| Headquarters | Otago, New Zealand |
| Type | Public |
| University in New Zealand | |
The University of Otago is a public university based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
The university was created by a committee led by Thomas Burns, and officially established by an ordinance of the Otago Provincial Council in 1869.[1] The university accepted its first students in July 1871, making it the oldest university in New Zealand and third-oldest in Oceania. Between 1874 and 1961 the University of Otago was a part of the federal University of New Zealand, and issued degrees in its name.
An Alumnus on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Nationality | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill English | 30 December 1961 | New Zealand | Politician | New Zealand politician and PM |
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