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  •   Home > News > National > Lower South Island

    Otago University is giving high school students a taste of Dunedin student life

    Otago University is giving high school students a taste of Dunedin student life


    More than 400 students from over 200 secondary schools are taking part in the university's Hands-On programme this week, aimed at encouraging tertiary study.

    They'll stay in a residential college, take part in research projects, sample subjects and experience campus life.

    Co-Convenor Dr Lisa Russell says it's a rewarding start to the year, with so many enthusiastic young people on campus.

    She says it's fantastic to give students a opportunity to see that university education is a possibility for them.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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