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2017 Annual Report UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO ANNUAL REPORT 2017 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO ANNUAL REPORT 2017 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO ANNUAL REPORT 2017 University A research-led University with an international Vision reputation for excellence. He Whare Wānanga aronui ana ki te rangahau, of Otago e rongonui ana i ngā tōpito o te ao i āna tutukinga ikeike. Leith Street, Dunedin, New Zealand Mail PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand Auckland Tel 64 3 479 1100 Email [email protected] University of Otago Auckland Centre Web otago.ac.nz University of Otago House, 385 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand Mail PO Box 5543, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141, The University of Otago will create, advance, New Zealand Mission preserve, promote and apply knowledge, critical Tel 64 9 373 9700 thinking and intellectual independence to enhance Christchurch [email protected] the understanding, development and well-being of individuals, society and the environment. It will University of Otago, Christchurch achieve these goals by building on foundations of 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand Mail PO Box 4345, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand broad research and teaching capabilities, unique Tel 64 3 364 0530 Southland campus learning environments, its nationwide [email protected] presence and mana, and international links. College of Education, Southland Campus 100 Nelson Street, Invercargill, New Zealand Ko tā Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo he whakawhanake, Mail PO Box 886, Invercargill 9840, New Zealand Tel 64 3 211 6724 he pupuri, he whakatairanga hoki i te mātauranga, i te Wellington [email protected] ihomatua tātari kaupapa, i te whakaaroaro motuhake o te tangata, kia hāpai ai te mōhio, te mārama, te University of Otago, Wellington hiatotanga, otirā, te oranga o te tangata, o te iwi hoki. Mein Street, Newtown, Wellington South, New Zealand Mā te rangahau me te tika mārika o te whakaako, mā Mail PO Box 7343, Wellington South 6242, New Zealand te whai wānanga ahurei, mā te whakaū ki tōna mana, Tel 64 4 385 5541 [email protected] me ōna toronga puta noa i te motu, i te ao hoki ēnei whāinga e tutuki. Wellington City Office Level 5, 117 Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand Mail PO Box 400, Wellington 6140, New Zealand Tel 64 4 460 9800 [email protected] 2 3 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Contents Vision and Mission 3 University Governance 6 Organisation Chart 7 Council of the University 8 Executive Group 10 Chancellor’s Introduction 12 Vice-Chancellor’s Review 14 Significant Events 18 Excellence in Research 20 Excellence in Teaching 24 Outstanding Student Experiences 28 Outstanding Campus Environments 32 Commitment as a Local, National and Global Citizen 36 Strong External Engagement 40 Sustaining Capability 44 Reporting by Outputs 48 Statement of Service Performance 52 Statement of Resources 62 Equal Opportunities Report 64 Group Entities Report 70 Financial Review 72 Statement of Responsibility 73 Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense 74 Statement of Financial Position 75 Statement of Changes in Equity 76 Statement of Cash Flows 77 Notes to the Financial Statements 79 Independent Auditor’s Report 119 Student Services Fee Report 122 Summary Facts and Figures 124 4 5 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO ANNUAL REPORT 2017 University Organisation Governance Chart Legal Status The Senate Council The University was established by the University of Otago Senate reports directly to Council, advising it primarily on Ordinance of the Provincial Council in 1869, the University academic matters as the Academic Board of the University. of Otago Amendment Act 1961 and the Education Act 1989. Senate is convened by the Vice-Chancellor and its Vice-Chancellor It is governed by a Council, which appoints the Vice- membership is drawn mainly from the heads of academic Chancellor, who is the chief executive and employer of all departments. Also included are other senior academics Deputy other staff. and representatives of other teaching staff and students. Deputy Deputy Registrar Director Director Director Vice-Chancellor Vice-Chancellor Vice-Chancellor Chief Chief It is, in turn, advised by a number of committees and boards. (Research & Operating Officer Financial Officer and Secretary Human Māori Planning and (Academic) (External to Council Resources Development Funding Enterprise) Engagement) Statutory Role Defining characteristics of universities in New Zealand, University Autonomy and specified in the Education Act 1989, include that their Pro-Vice- Pro-Vice- Pro-Vice- Chancellor Pro-Vice- Chancellor Chancellor teaching is primarily informed by research, they are repositories Academic Freedom (Health Sciences) Chancellor (Commerce) (Sciences) of knowledge and expertise, and they accept a role as critic The Education Act 1989 provides statutory recognition of, and conscience of society. and protection for, the institutional autonomy of the University and the academic freedom of its staff and students. School of In accordance with the Act, the Council and the Vice-Chancellor Business The University Council have a duty to act to preserve and enhance university autonomy and academic freedom. The Council is constituted and empowered according to legislation. Council is chaired by the Chancellor, and School of Māori, School of Otago School of Faculty of School of Arts & Social College of Pacific and School of comprises appointed, elected and designated members. Medical School Faculty of Law Physical Sciences Physiotherapy Dentistry Pharmacy Sciences Education Indigenous Education Surveying Governance Documents Studies The University strategic plan, Strategic Direction to 2020, Committees of Council provides a framework for the development of the University. Specific committees report directly to Council on matters The University Investment Plan outlines how the University School of University Dunedin University including financial management and performance, audit, will give effect to its Charter, the means by which it will Biomedical of Otago, School of of Otago, capital development, ethics, risk management and statutory contribute to the Government’s strategies and priorities for Sciences Christchurch Medicine Wellington compliance. It also has a Treaty of Waitangi committee with tertiary education, and how it will monitor its performance equal membership from Ngāi Tahu, and the University may, in these matters. from time to time, establish special working parties to examine particular issues. 6 7 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Council Appointed by the Elected by Appointed by the University of Otago 2017 Minister of Education Academic Staff University Council Appointed by Associate Professor Mr Frazer B. Barton the Minister of Ms Donna C. Matahaere-Atariki BA(Otago) MPhil(Massey) Craig J. Marshall BA LLB(Hons)(Otago) Education BSc(Hons) PhD(Otago) Elected by General Staff Mr John F. Ward (Chancellor) Dr Royden J. Somerville BCom(Otago) FCA CFlnstD QC LLM PhD(Otago) AAMINZ Mr Shane A. Montague-Gallagher Mr Martin R. Dippie BA(Hons) PDDipLing(NUI) PDDipSLP(Edin) CMInstD GDipSustPrac(Otago Poly) Ex Officio The President, Otago University Students’ Association (ex officio) Mr Stephen J. Higgs BCom(Otago) FCA Professor Harlene Hayne (Vice-Chancellor) Ms L. Carrie Hobson ONZM BA HonDSc(Colorado College) BCom(Hons)(Otago), RGON MS PhD(Rutgers) FRSNZ Hugh J. Baird Secretary to Council Mr Stuart J. McLauchlan Ms Jan A. Flood BCom(Otago) FCA(PP) CFInstD DipPhEd(Otago) 8 9 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Executive Group University of Otago 2017 Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne ONZM BA HonDSc(Colorado College) MS PhD(Rutgers) FRSNZ Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Vernon A. Squire Polar Medal BSc(Hons)(Wales) PhD(Camb) DSc(Wales) FRSNZ FIMA CMath FNZMS Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) Professor Richard J. Blaikie BSc(Hons)(Otago) PhD(Camb) FRSNZ MIEEE MInstP CPhys Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) Professor Helen Nicholson BSc(Hons) MB ChB MD(Brist) Chief Operating Officer Mr Stephen W. Willis MHlthSc(Qld UT) MPRM(S Qld) AdvDipPM(Southbank IT) MAIPM MInstD Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce) Professor Robin D. C. Gauld BA(Hons) MA(Well) PhD(HK) Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) Professor Peter R. Crampton MB ChB MPH PhD(Otago) DipObst(Auck)FAFPHM MRNZCGP Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) Professor Anthony J. Ballantyne BA(Hons)(Otago) PhD(Camb)FRSNZ Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) Professor Richard J. Barker BSc(Hons) PhD(Massey) Director of Human Resources Mr Kevin J. Seales BCom(Cant) MHRINZ Chief Financial Officer Ms Sharon A. van Turnhout BCom(Otago) ACA Director of Māori Development Mr Tuari L. Potiki PGDipHealSc CComPsC(0tago) CertClinSup CertAODCouns (CIT) Director of Planning and Funding Mr David J. Thomson BA(Hons) MBA(Otago) Registrar and Secretary to Council Ms Jan A. Flood DipPhEd(Otago) 10 11 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Chancellor’s Introduction It is my pleasure to introduce the University of Otago’s Annual Report. This is the ninth and last time this honour is mine as Chancellor, so it is particularly "It has been an gratifying to report that 2017 was another excellent year for the University. enormous privilege Over the past 12 months the University of Otago has topped all six of the Tertiary Education Commission’s educational to have worked with performance indicators, has improved its placing in international rankings, and our researchers have gained 33 so many wonderful Marsden Fund grants valued at $24 million, surpassing the performance of all other New Zealand universities.
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