The Right Honourable David Lange (1942-2005) served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. A skilled debater, he was well known for his quick wit and oratory. Perhaps his greatest legacy is New Zealand’s anti-nuclear legislation, which remains in force today. Here he presents the inaugural Otago Chaplaincy and Interfaith Group Peace Lecture on the topic of “Old Faiths, New World”. 5 August 2004.

Dr Maria Bargh, Senior Lecturer Pukenga Matua, Te Kawa a Māui - Victoria University of Wellington presents an open lecture on the topic of “Blue Economy Aotearoa”. This lecture examines the ‘Blue Economy’ in light of Māori thoughts around waste, the environment and diverse economies. The ‘Blue Economy’ focuses on re-using waste for producing new products, and encourages the creation of innovations that imitate natural ecosystems. 13 July 2012.

Dr Tom Shakespeare, author, social scientist, bioethicist and editor of the World Report on Disability presents an open lecture on "The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why it matters". 30 November 2011

A Public Lecture by Tom Shakespeare celebrating 20 years of disability support at the University of Otago. April 2012

Anne Hawker, Principal Disability Advisor for the Ministry of Social Development presents a keynote lecture 'Alice through the looking glass - Disability Studies’ cultural contribution' at the Disability Studies: Every Body In, inaugural conference. November 2011

A Public Lecture by Tom Shakespeare celebrating 20 years of disability support at the University of Otago. April 2012

A Public Lecture by Tom Shakespeare celebrating 20 years of disability support at the University of Otago. April 2012

Dr Tom Shakespeare, author, social scientist, bioethicist and editor of the World Report on Disability presents an open lecture on "The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why it matters". 30 November 2011

Dr Tom Shakespeare, author, social scientist, bioethicist and editor of the World Report on Disability presents an open lecture on "The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why it matters". 30 November 2011

The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion with Geoff White (General Manager, Trade Aid); Professor David Fielding (Department of Economics); Susan Wardell (founder of The Cuckoo's Nest clothing store, Dunedin); Jason Taylor (designer of Trade Aid's digital storytelling kiosk); and Richard Stainer (World Development Adviser, St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Anglican Diocese, UK). 22 August 2012.