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Social Anthropology Postgraduate Symposium (23rd April)- Housekeeping and Programme
by Administration for Archaeology Programme and Social Anthropology Programme 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Kia ora koutou, We hope you are all looking forward to the Social Anthropology Postgraduate Symposium to be held this Thursday 23rd April from 10am-5pm. We are very excited to have so many keen postgraduate students presenting and look forward to hearing about the mahi going on in the department! Please see attached the programme and presenters’ abstracts for the day. A reminder of the details and some housekeeping: * To be held in the Te Punawai Conference Room in Te Rangihīroa College (15 Forth Street, Dunedin 9016) with distance option via Zoom (see below) * There is a catered morning tea and afternoon tea from the hall, but lunch will not be catered. If you choose to bring a packed lunch, please find a space to sit outside (as it is supposed to be a nice day!) and otherwise there is a dairy and lovely cafes nearby. Please do not have lunch in the dining room as the space during that time will be housing the hall residents * Food and drink cannot be consumed in the conference room so please refrain from bringing in anything to have besides water during the presentations – the morning and afternoon tea will be held in the dining room and will include tea and coffee * Please let me know if any details on the programme need adjusting or let Dr Molly George (SocAnthPostGradCoordinator(a)otago.ac.nz<mailto:SocAnthPostGradCoordinator@otago.ac.nz>) circumstances have changed and you are no longer able to present. See below details for the Zoom link that can be accessed by anyone, so feel free to share around 😊 For any tech issues on the day, please contact Molly McCormick (molly.mccormick(a)otago.ac.nz<mailto:molly.mccormick@otago.ac.nz>). Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://otago.zoom.us/j/99597377927?pwd=f4dCp7owWyYuWITbxZHLwrsohmMUsB.1<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fotago.zoo…> Meeting ID: 995 9737 7927 Password: 694349 Let me, or Dr Molly George, know if you have any questions or issues. We look forward to seeing you soon 😊 Ngā mihi, Giorgia [University of Otago]<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.otago…> Giorgia Fletcher (she/her) BA (Gender Studies & Psychology) Administrator | Kaiwhakarite University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka Divisional Services and Administration (Humanities) Arts/Burns Building 3C9 T: +64 3 556 7658 E: giorgia.fletcher(a)otago.ac.nz<mailto:giorgia.fletcher@otago.ac.nz> Hours: Mon: 1-5pm | Tue, Wed, Fri: 9-5pm | Thu: 10-11am, 2:30-5pm

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Upcoming postgrad symposium
by Social Anthropology Post Graduate Coordinator 16 Apr '26

16 Apr '26

Kia ora postgrads, Just a very quick note to touch base about the upcoming Postgrad Symposium. (Thursday 23 April, 10-5). Giorgia has been working on a draft schedule and we will send that as soon as we can. In the meantime, we have had such a good turn out (hooray!) that I have a request for the MA and PhD students - could I please ask that your presentations fit into a 12 minute slot (rather than 15 minutes)? And can you please practice to ensure you stick to time? We are going to have a wonderfully full day hearing from all our postgrads, it will be fabulous - but we are quite full - and this will help us ensure we get ample breaks and finish on time too. Honours students - you were asked to fit into 10 minutes - and this is unchanged. Ten minutes is still your time frame. Could you please also email me your Powerpoint presentation, if you are using one, so that we can have these loaded up in advance. Please send this along by end of day Tuesday 21 April (doesn't matter how late - Giorgia and/or I will download them all Wednesday 22 April). Thanks so much everyone and again we'll be in touch with the draft schedule ASAP - we have taken everyone's time constraints into consideration, for those that mentioned some. Molly [cid:image003.png@01DCCDB2.AB7E82E0]

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Fw: Ian Smith Memorial Lecture - Assoc. Prof. James Flexner
by Social Anthropology Post Graduate Coordinator 15 Apr '26

15 Apr '26

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Sian Halcrow <sian.halcrow(a)otago.ac.nz>; Michael Knapp <michael.knapp(a)otago.ac.nz>; Lisa Matisoo-Smith <Lisa.matisoo-smith(a)otago.ac.nz>; Joseph Ogunsetire <ogujo308(a)student.otago.ac.nz>; Lucy Henderson <lucy.henderson(a)postgrad.otago.ac.nz>; Kirsten Rutten <rutki123(a)student.otago.ac.nz>; nsuttonnz(a)gmail.com <nsuttonnz(a)gmail.com>; Ruth Warren <ruth.warren(a)otago.ac.nz>; Catherine Collins <catherine.collins(a)otago.ac.nz>; dylan.gaffney(a)arch.ox.ac.uk <dylan.gaffney(a)arch.ox.ac.uk>; Orlan Yuan <yualu224(a)student.otago.ac.nz>; Charles Higham <charles.higham(a)otago.ac.nz>; dimitrianson(a)gmail.com <dimitrianson(a)gmail.com>; Kristina Johnson <johkr188(a)student.otago.ac.nz>; Andrew Lorey <loran033(a)student.otago.ac.nz>; haa27(a)cantab.ac.uk <haa27(a)cantab.ac.uk>; Cody Drysdale <dryco797(a)student.otago.ac.nz>; Kir Engelhardt <engki964(a)student.otago.ac.nz>; Gerard O'Regan <gerard.oregan(a)tuhura.nz>; Moira White <moira.white(a)tuhura.nz>; Leota Meredith <leota.meredith(a)tuhura.nz> Cc: katharine.watson <katharine.watson(a)christchurcharchaeology.org>; Jessie Garland <jessie.garland(a)christchurcharchaeology.org>; James Flexner <james.flexner(a)sydney.edu.au> Subject: Ian Smith Memorial Lecture - Assoc. Prof. James Flexner Kia ora koutou, In partnership with Christchurch Archaeology Project, it is my pleasure to promote this year's Ian Smith Memorial Lecture (May 7 during Archaeology Week) which will be given by Associate Professor James Flexner, University of Sydney (flyer attached - feel free to share). His talk is entitled, A household mission and a mission of houses: comparative historical archaeology in Oceania. Similar to last year, it will be held at Hutton Theatre, Tūhura Otago Museum thanks to their continued generous support of this lecture series. If you can't make it in person, Zooming in will be an option (link is obtainable upon registration). Everyone interested (whether in person or online) is required please to register here or use the link on the flyer: https://otago.zoom.us/meeting/register/HxdeISmmS1S3NQjEj9IsGQ#/registration<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fotago.zoo…>) Looking forward to celebrating the late Ian Smith and Angela Middleton's legacy, whose widely impactful research and years of mentorship have inspired Associate Professor Flexner and many others. Ngā mihi, Charles on behalf of the Archaeology Programme ____________________________________________________________ Dr Charles J. T. Radclyffe Lecturer Co-Director, Centre for Pacific Thought Pacific Islands Student Support Officer Postgraduate Events Coordinator Archaeology Programme | Mātai Whaipara Takata University of Otago | Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo Richardson Building, Lvl 2, Office 2C10 PO Box 56 Dunedin | Ōtepoti 9016 New Zealand | Aotearoa Office: +64 3 479 5442 Mobile: +64 29 125 5112 [cid:5370d4f8-9ec7-4e2c-bc53-716fa1f0b67e]

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FW: Scheduled outage: eVision - Reference UO-01587869
by Administration for Archaeology Programme and Social An thropology Programme 10 Apr '26

10 Apr '26

Kia ora koutou, Please see communication below regarding eVision upgrade that will begin from 5:01pm tonight until 11pm Sunday 12th. Ngā mihi, Giorgia [University of Otago]<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.otago…> Giorgia Fletcher (she/her) BA (Gender Studies & Psychology) Administrator | Kaiwhakarite University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka Divisional Services and Administration (Humanities) Arts/Burns Building 3C9 T: +64 3 556 7658 E: giorgia.fletcher(a)otago.ac.nz<mailto:giorgia.fletcher@otago.ac.nz> Hours: Mon: 1-5pm | Tue, Wed, Fri: 9-5pm | Thu: 10-11am, 2:30-5pm From: Susie Tay <su.tay(a)otago.ac.nz> Sent: Friday, 10 April 2026 11:21 am To: its.internalnotification <its.internalnotification(a)otago.ac.nz>; All Departments <all-depts(a)lists.otago.ac.nz>; Ask Otago <askotago(a)otago.ac.nz> Cc: Christina Mualia-Lima <christina.mualia-lima(a)otago.ac.nz>; Jo Gibson <jo.gibson(a)otago.ac.nz> Subject: RE: Scheduled outage: eVision - Reference UO-01587869 Kia ora koutou, This is a reminder that the SITS upgrade is scheduled to commence today from 5:01 pm. All users are requested to log out of eVision prior to this time to ensure the upgrade can proceed as planned. Please refer to the attached document for information on the updated layout and new features in eVision. Thank you for your cooperation. From: Susie Tay Sent: Thursday, 9 April 2026 7:59 am To: its.internalnotification <its.internalnotification(a)otago.ac.nz<mailto:its.internalnotification@otago.ac.nz>>; All Departments <all-depts(a)lists.otago.ac.nz<mailto:all-depts@lists.otago.ac.nz>> Subject: Scheduled outage: eVision - Reference UO-01587869 This is a gentle reminder that the eVision upgrade will take place on Friday 10 April from 5.01pm. From: Susie Tay Sent: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 1:48 pm To: its.internalnotification <its.internalnotification(a)otago.ac.nz<mailto:its.internalnotification@otago.ac.nz>>; All Departments <all-depts(a)lists.otago.ac.nz<mailto:all-depts@lists.otago.ac.nz>> Subject: Scheduled outage: eVision - Reference UO-01587869 Scheduled outage: eVision Description: eVision will be unavailable from 5:01pm Friday 10 April until 11pm on Sunday 12 April 2026 due to scheduled maintenance for a software upgrade. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the is service interruption. If you have any question, please contact AskOtago. https://ask.otago.ac.nz/servicenoticeao/?id=fb6c0ede-1727-f111-9730-6045bd3…<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fask.otago…> Ngā mihi, Su [University of Otago]<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.otago…> Susie (Su) Tay Software Architect | Kaihoahoa Pūmanawa Student Management Value Stream Digital Services | Ratonga Matihiko University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka Tel/Waea +64 3 479 8716 Email/Īmera su.tay(a)otago.ac.nz<mailto:su.tay@otago.ac.nz> Website/Pae tukutuku www.otago.ac.nz/its<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebdev2.o…>

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abstracts for the symposium are due Monday please
by Social Anthropology Post Graduate Coordinator 10 Apr '26

10 Apr '26

Kia ora postgrad community, Just a reminder that abstracts for the postgrad symposium are due Monday, 13 April. Thanks so much Molly G [cid:image001.png@01DCC8DA.C6098290]

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FW: PAC UPDATE 2026
by Administration for Archaeology Programme and Social An thropology Programme 30 Mar '26

30 Mar '26

Kia ora koutou, Please see attached information from Te Tumu regarding the Pacific Updates 2026 inviting you to talanoa about NZ’s priorities and work in, and with, the Pacific (26th April 11:30am) Ngā mihi, Giorgia [University of Otago]<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.otago…> Giorgia Fletcher (she/her) BA (Gender Studies & Psychology) Administrator | Kaiwhakarite University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka Divisional Services and Administration (Humanities) Arts/Burns Building 3C9 T: +64 3 556 7658 E: giorgia.fletcher(a)otago.ac.nz<mailto:giorgia.fletcher@otago.ac.nz> Hours: Mon: 1-5pm | Tue, Wed, Fri: 9-5pm | Thu: 10-11am, 2:30-5pm

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a conference. and the kitchenette
by Social Anthropology Post Graduate Coordinator 26 Mar '26

26 Mar '26

Hello again postgrads! Please see this link for a conference you might be interested in - it's one that I have a hand in organizing here at Otago. It's run by the Centre for Global Migrations and has a broad "Migration and Health" theme. The call for papers is open until June 1: https://www.otago.ac.nz/global-migrations/events/conferences/migration-and-…<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.otago…> And on a less academic note, there's been some complaints about the state of our little kitchenette. This is just a reminder to please wash, dry and put away dishes so the small bench space is clear and accessible. If you have any insights as to how or why it is often left messy - or what to do about it - please let me know (I personally suspect it could be students passing by on their way to and from lectures/tutorials??) Thanks so much Molly [cid:image001.png@01DCBD31.CDDD45B0]

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Symposium - reminders for abstracts
by Social Anthropology Post Graduate Coordinator 26 Mar '26

26 Mar '26

Kia ora Social Anth postgrads. Very much looking forward to seeing you all at our symposium, coming up on April 23! If you have not already - could you please confirm your attendance at the Postgrad Symposium by Monday, 30 March - and whether that will be by Zoom or in person, and if you have dietary requirements. Also, we want to give you a bit more time to get your abstracts together - ideally running them past your supervisor(s) first. Please have abstracts in by 13 April. Below is the information I have previously sent out that might help you prepare your abstract and also provides a bit more information. Let me know if you have any questions. It will be great to come together again. Molly G [cid:image002.jpg@01DCBD19.E0D43D30] Postgraduate Symposium: 23 April, 10-5pm. I assure you this is a supportive, friendly event! The symposium is a hybrid event - in person and online. Morning and Afternoon Tea will be provided (there will be an hour-long lunch break - so please bring your own lunch or plan to go to a local cafe). The symposium is always a valuable (and genuinely supportive) space to hear about what other postgrads in the programme are working on, to share your own ideas, and to get constructive feedback on your research - whatever stage you're at. This year, we will also hear a little bit of departmental news and a bit from staff (more on that later). Most Social Anthropology PhD, MA, and ANTH490 students are expected to give a short presentation (15 minutes + 5 min Q&A for MA and PhD candidates; 10 min + 5 min Q&A for Honours, PGDip).) If this is the first Soc Anth PG Symposium of your current degree, your presentation would usually include some of the following elements: your overall topic and what drew you to it, key questions or aims (can absolutely still be tentative!), what methods you are, or plan to be, using (document work, interviews, fieldwork, etc). For some, you may have some initial findings you can share. If you've already presented at a recent Postgrad Symposium as part of your current degree, you may prefer to go deeper on a more specific aspect of your thesis - for example, a particular chapter, theme, or set of findings. Everyone will be at different stages, so some presentations will focus more on plans and intentions, while others will focus on work already completed. All of these are equally welcome, supported and encouraged. Have a chat with your supervisor beforehand, and if possible show them your abstract before sending it to me. Let me know if you have any questions! By 10 March 30 March, please: * Confirm you will attend and present * Staff - confirm you will attend (for catering purposes) Please indicate whether you are likely to join in person or via Zoom, and if you have any dietary requirements. If you will be presenting, please send me an abstract of up to 150 words by 27 March 13 April. This will be included in the Symposium Programme. I'm really looking forward to hearing more about your projects and learning alongside you at the symposium. [cid:image001.png@01DCBD18.E8292E70]

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FW: Wild Thirst for Knowledge: 5 minute thesis competition
by Social Anthropology Post Graduate Coordinator 25 Mar '26

25 Mar '26

Kia ora postgrads – here’s another announcement that you might be interested in – please see attachment and below email. This one is an event! Molly [cid:image002.png@01DCBC52.F46C7140] From: Sophie Briggs <sophie.briggs(a)otago.ac.nz<mailto:sophie.briggs@otago.ac.nz>> Sent: Monday, 23 March 2026 4:59 pm Cc: thirst4k(a)gmail.com<mailto:thirst4k@gmail.com> Subject: Wild Thirst for Knowledge: 5 minute thesis competition Tēnā koe, Please share the notice below (and the attached flyer) with postgraduate students in your department/school: Are you a postgraduate student undertaking exciting research on our natural world? Join our 5 minute thesis competition and unleash your research into the wild! Thirst for Knowledge is a joint project between the University of Otago and Tūhura Otago Museum which brings science to the pub and to the public. We run informal pub-science style talks every month at Ombrellos. On April 14th we are hosting Wild Thirst for Knowledge<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwildduned…>: a 5 minute thesis competition in collaboration with the Wild Dunedin Festival of Nature, highlighting postgraduate research on the natural world. To enter, submit a short abstract to thirst4k@gmail by 5pm Thursday 2nd April (more details in the attached flyer). Reach out if you have any questions! Ngā mihi, Sophie Dr Sophie Briggs (she/her) Lecturer | Kaiwhakaako Department of Geology | Te Tari Tātai Arowhenua University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka Mobile/Waea pūkoro +64 28 408 7931 Zoom ID: sophie.briggs ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4286-8740<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forcid.org…>

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FW: Kākano Fund Round 1 2026 now open
by Molly George 25 Mar '26

25 Mar '26

Kia ora Social Anth Postgrads, please see the below email and attachments about possible funding assistance for a conference and/or thesis preparation. Molly G From: ASAANZmembers <asaanzmembers-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz> On Behalf Of Jacs Forde Sent: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 9:54 am To: asaanzmembers(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Subject: [Asaanzmembers] Kākano Fund Round 1 2026 now open Sending on behalf of Kākano Fund Chair, Courtney. Kia ora koutou, The first 2026 round of the Kākano Fund is now open for applications. Postgraduate students whose degree involves writing a thesis or dissertation are eligible and encouraged to apply. The fund provides financial support for conference attendance and/or assistance with thesis preparation. Please see the attached for further eligibility details and the application form. Applications should be sent to me (courtney.addison(a)vuw.ac.nz<mailto:courtney.addison@vuw.ac.nz>) by Friday 17 April 2026. Please share this notice with your peers and supervisees! Ngā mihi mahana, Courtney

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