Diversity Week is an annual event aimed at raising awareness and visibility of diverse identities and issues on campus.

We use 'Queer' as an umbrella term to describe the many variations of attraction, sex and gender identity, including intersex, transgender, genderqueer, asexual, fa'afafine, takatapui, lesbian, bisexual and gay. 

Keep an eye out for detailed event information being posted over the next coming weeks!

 All week
The Link
 Take What You Need Board

Head over to our Take What You Need Board, available all week, and.. take what you need! Our board will have envelopes with quotes that you can take.

 Monday 5th Sep - Wednesday 7th
The Link
 Sensory Room

Need a space to relax? Take a break in our Sensory Room over the first half of the week, located in Union Hall.

 Monday 5th / 7pm
Otago Room, Clubs & Socs
 Good God They’re Gay Panel

A panel discussion focused on the experience of queer people with Christianity.

 Tuesday 6th / 2 - 4pm
Main Common Room
 Diversity in Law

Come along to our panel and hear from some law professionals about their experiences, and how they navigate diversity within the legal industry and their offices.

 Tuesday 6th / 6 - 8pm
Petridish
 Human Library

Human Library is an initiative designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. Come join us at Petridish for our event!

 Wednesday 7th / 12:30 - 1:30pm
Queer Space, The Link
 What Pride Means to Me Talk

Our talk given by Trak Gray, secretary of Dunedin Pride, will cover pride history with a touch of empowerment.

 Wednesday 7th / 2 - 4pm
Main Common Room
 Queerest High Tea Party

With the aim to raise the profile of queer identities and culture on campus, join us for a tea party with tea, coffee and snacks!

 Thursday 8th / 12 - 2pm
Main Common Room
 DisabiliTea

A space for tea, snacks, and conversation about all things related to different types and/or experiences of being an access citizen.

 Thursday 8th / 3pm
Main Common Room
 Amplifying the student voices of the Moana Panel

Hear from the lived experiences of Māori and Pasifika Tauira, as students of the University of Otago.

 Thursday 8th / 5 - 7pm
Clubs and Socs
 French Cooking Workshop

Get your chef hats on and come along to our French Cooking Workshop! Cook two meals and then get to enjoy your cooking - all for $10!

 Friday 9th / 12pm
Clubs and Socs
 Kava Ceremony

Kava Talanoa - come and experience the Fijian way of Kava and listen to the traditional tales that will be shared, brought to you by the Pacific Island Students Association.

 Friday 9th / 1:30pm
Otago Room, Clubs and Socs
 Mahi Toi - Arts and Crafts

Get involved in some arts and crafts with a Māori twist brought to you by Te Rõpū Māori.

 Friday 9th / 3:30pm
Otago Room, Clubs and Socs
 Learn a Language in 60 Minutes

Come learn Te Reo Māori in 60 minutes! Alongside Education Perfect, come learn with their handy exclusive resources.

 Friday 9th / 7:30pm
Staff Club
 UniQ Ball

More info on the UniQ Ball to come!

 Saturday 10th / 10am - 3pm
The Link
 International Cultural Expo

Experience countries and cultures without leaving Dunedin! Join multiple of our OUSA affiliated clubs, as they host an expo like no other.