A student representative says Otago University is being proactive around student safety during orientation week.

A jam-packed calendar events kicks off in Dunedin today - including the famous toga party, DJs, movie nights, and an international food festival. 

Students' Association President, Daniel Leamy, says students should have fun in a safe way - and with so many people out and about, look after their friends.

"There's 20,000-odd students down here in Dunedin now, for the vast majority, students are well-behaved."

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