A planned retreat for academics will have a commanding view over Lake Wakatipu. Photo: University of OtagoA $12million retreat for academics is planned for Woolshed Bay near Queenstown, the University of Otago has announced. The facility will be available for use by Otago academics, students and staff and is also expected to host visiting academics and other national and international organisations. Remarkables Station owners Dick and Jillian Jardine said the university had sensitively respected their wishes for the property and the family’s connection to the land. “We are delighted to honour the Jardines’ intentions with a facility which we anticipate will help foster academic partnerships locally, nationally and internationally.’’

Source: Otago Daily Times December 03, 2019 15:33 UTC