Otago lists, formerly known as Mailman lists, are used for communicating easily with a large group of recipients, including email addresses external to the University of Otago.
Who is this available to
University of Otago staff and students, and external users who want to subscribe to a mailing list.
How do I subscribe to an Otago mailing list
If you have an account
To subscribe to an Otago mailing list:
- Go to Otago Lists to browse the available public lists.
- Or, if you know the URL of a specific list, enter this into your web browser's URL bar.
For example, https://lists.otago.ac.nz/mailman3/lists/otago-postgrads.lists.otago.ac.nz - Click Sign in.
- Select the Otago SSO button, and click Continue.
- You will be redirected to the list index page. Click on the list you wish to subscribe to.
- Click the Subscribe button at the bottom of the page.
- Once a List Administrator has approved your subscription, you will receive a confirmation and welcome email.
It is important to note that an account is required for members to view the archive and change the account settings.
To subscribe to an Otago mailing list without an account
To subscribe to an Otago mailing list:
- Go to Otago Lists to browse the available public lists.
- At the bottom of the page, enter your email address and name in the required fields.
- Click the Subscribe button.
- You will be prompted to check your email account for confirmation and further instructions.
- Reply to the email, following the instructions provided. Ensure the confirmation code is kept in the subject line.
- Once a List Administrator has approved your subscription, you will receive a confirmation and welcome email.
Further information
Mailman 3 video guide
Mailman 3 user guide