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Otago university graduation ceremony cancellations still 'really disappointing' © RNZ / Nate McKinnon Students are taking the cancellation of more University of Otago graduation ceremonies well, but the disappointment is still very much felt, the students' association president says. Four university ceremonies last week and four this week have been halted because of the online threat, while Otago Polytechnic also postponed its graduation ceremony following advice from police. Otago University Students' Association president Jack Manning said much of the point of graduation ceremonies is abo...

Ongoing disappointment in Dunedin 11 December 2020 The University of Otago has called off tomorrow's graduation ceremonies, following online threats that also saw Wednesday's graduations cancelled. The Otago Daily Times understands the threats include a warning of a bombing and shooting. The Otago Polytechnic has also cancelled its ceremoniesscheduled for today.. Otago University Students association president Jack Manning says it's a disappointing end to a tough year for many. Southern District police commander Paul Basham says investigations into the threats are ongoing.

Ongoing disappointment in Dunedin 11 December 2020 The University of Otago has called off tomorrow's graduation ceremonies, following online threats that also saw Wednesday's graduations cancelled. The Otago Daily Times understands the threats include a warning of a bombing and shooting. The Otago Polytechnic has also cancelled its ceremoniesscheduled for today.. Otago University Students association president Jack Manning says it's a disappointing end to a tough year for many. Southern District police commander Paul Basham says investigations into the threats are ongoing.

Tense wait for University of Otago graduands 10 Dec, 2020 06:38 PM 4 minutes to read Students and their family and friends outside the Dental School building. Photo / Christine O'Connor Otago Daily Times Hundreds of Dunedin university graduands and their families continue to wait on tenterhooks for a decision on tomorrow's graduation ceremonies. After it emerged yesterday that a security threat sent to the University of Otago earlier this week warned of a shooting, vice-chancellor Prof Harlene Hayne said the university continued to work closely with police and remained "hopeful" the two cerem...

Another grad ceremony cancelled as fallout from threat continues 10 Dec, 2020 09:57 PM 6 minutes to read A student is comforted outside the Medical School building on Great King St. Photo / Christine O'Connor A student is comforted outside the Medical School building on Great King St. Photo / Christine O'Connor Otago Daily Times The University of Otago has abandoned graduation ceremonies planned for tomorrow as the fallout from a threat that included a warning of a bombing and shooting continues. Vice-chancellor Prof Harlene Hayne announced the decision to abandon the graduations this morning...