Rate My Professor Koren Allpress

In her position at the University of Otago, Allpress contributes to internal communications by crafting engaging stories about the university community, with a particular emphasis on postgraduate students. She has authored numerous Kōrero features published in the University of Otago Newsroom. Notable articles include "Years spent memorising mandala patterns" (2022), featuring an interview with Geshe Losang Dawa; "When a language disappears, the whole world loses" (2023); "Understanding the brain mechanisms underlying anxiety" (2023); "Wetlands crucial for wellbeing of environment" (2023); "He's not a hypocrite" (2026); "For the love of supervising" (2026); "Wikipedia, lemon pigs and the hobby that grew" (2025); "A roller coaster, in the best way" (2025); and "Taking their research to the people" (2026). These publications cover diverse topics such as research breakthroughs, student experiences, cultural preservation, and environmental science. Additionally, her work appears in internal newsletters like Te Pānui Taura, including pieces on sharing untold stories and learning with ADHD. Allpress's combined expertise in journalism and visual arts supports her effective storytelling within the academic setting.