Photo: NZ HeraldDunedin MP David Clark has been appointed as the University of Otago’s new registrar and secretary to the council. Dr Clark spent 11 years studying at the university and was the Selwyn College warden from 2008 to 2011. ‘‘Reconnecting with the University of Otago feels very much like a homecoming,’’ he said. Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Helen Nicholson said she was pleased to have Dr Clark’s ‘‘wealth of experience’’ joining the university in the ‘‘pivotal’’ role. Prof Nicholson acknowledged Mr Trott was joining Otago during ‘‘a difficult financial period’’, and believed he was bringing a wealth of experience to the role which would ‘‘fare us well’’.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 05, 2023 03:24 UTC