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06 Jul 2022

Dental system failing children, urgent change needed – specialists


Urgent and radical change is needed to address the declining dental health of Ao...

23 Jun 2022

Otago Professor wins international Distinguished Scientist Award


A University of Otago researcher has received one of the most prestigious awards...

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23 Jun 2022

Professor Richard Cannon recognised with international Distinguished Scientist Award


Professor Richard Cannon recognised with international Distinguished Scientist A...

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21 Jun 2022

Professor Michael Morgan’s enduring connection with Otago


Professor Michael Morgan’s enduring connection with Otago

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14 Jun 2022

Off-Campus: ‘I use karate every day’


Off-Campus: ‘I use karate every day’

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01 Jun 2022

Free Otago clinic to provide vital dental care


Free Otago clinic to provide vital dental care

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11 May 2022

Dentistry graduate realises childhood dream


Dentistry graduate realises childhood dream

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18 Mar 2022

Seven Otago academics elected Royal Society Fellows


Seven Otago academics elected Royal Society Fellows

03 Mar 2022

Tooth study prompts rethink of human evolution


A study into tooth wear in a group of wild Japanese macaques has significant imp...

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31 Jan 2022

Outstanding winning ways


The University’s Dunedin dentistry buildings winning a category in New Zealand’s...

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28 Jan 2022

Emma Wyeth new Associate Dean Māori for Health Sciences


Associate Professor Emma Wyeth has been appointed to the role of Manupiki Māori...

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24 Jan 2022

Submissions open for special dental issue of Nanomaterials, guest-edited by Dr May Mei and Dr KC Li


Special issue of Nanomaterials guest-edited by Dr May Mei and Dr KC Li, submissi...

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17 Jan 2022

Samuel Carrington new Dentistry Associate Dean Māori


There has been a poignant return to Te Kaupeka Pūniho the Faculty of Dentistry f...

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22 Dec 2021

Postgraduate presentation awards celebrate our students' research


Research Day presentation awards 2021

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21 Dec 2021

SJWRI Research Publication Awards presented to Associate Professor Dawn Coates and Dr Zhen Dong


Our Research Publication Awards celebrate the best research articles authored by...

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20 Dec 2021

Professor Mauro Farella and Associate Professor Sunyoung Ma recognised as our Research Supervisors of the Year


Professor Mauro Farella and Associate Professor Sunyoung Ma awarded SJWRI Resear...

13 Dec 2021

Tooth cavities provide unique ecological insight into living primates and fossil humans


Tooth decay is a common and unfortunate problem for many of us, but two Universi...

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13 Dec 2021

Putting a smile on a child’s face: Jason Nath is a bright star in paediatric dentistry


Suneil J. C. Nath (Jason) says paediatric dentistry is an immensely rewarding ca...

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10 Dec 2021

Lateisha Chant graduates with Bachelor in Oral Health, focuses on community


Lateisha Chant (Rangitāne ki Wairau, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Kuia, Kāi Tahu...

10 Dec 2021

Nina Ufferhardt, a graduate at the forefront of Dental Technology


Nina Ufferhardt is not one to sit idly by. With great enthusiasm, she has carved...

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10 Dec 2021

Otago rugby rep graduates from Dentistry


With a qualification in Dentistry and a promising rugby career on the horizon, C...

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06 Dec 2021

New faces in new places


New appointments and programmes for the Sir John Walsh Research Institute

06 Oct 2021

University of Otago appoints new Dentistry Dean


Professor Paul Cooper is probably the only person to have worked in the two newe...

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06 Oct 2021

Professor Paul Cooper named Dean of Faculty of Dentistry


Professor Paul Cooper is probably the only person to have worked in the two newe...

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14 Sep 2021

SJWRI research supported by 2021 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding


The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...

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13 Sep 2021

Fiordland endeavours result in significant funding


Ten University of Otago researchers have been named winners of the 2021 Endeavou...

08 Sep 2021

Otago researchers secure significant Endeavour funding


Understanding the future of fjords and their ability to soak up carbon is one of...

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12 Aug 2021

SJWRI Research Day moves online, registrations now open


SJWRI Research Day moves online, registrations now open

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06 Aug 2021

Best research presentation winners


Congratulations to Zeina Al Naasan and Begoña Ruiz Conrads on winning the Best R...

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06 Aug 2021

Winners for Clinical Excellence Day 2021


The winners for the 2021 Clinical Excellence Day have been announced.

23 Jul 2021

Research ‘final nail in the coffin’ of Paranthropus as hard object feeders


New research from the University of Otago debunks a long-held belief about our a...

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22 Jul 2021

Finalists five times


Two of the University of Otago's building projects are in the running for five P...

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28 Jun 2021

Researchers develop world-first weight loss device


University of Otago and UK researchers have developed a world-first weight-loss...

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15 Jun 2021

Winning architectural ways


Architecture awards have been bestowed on the University’s Faculty of Dentistry...

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11 Jun 2021

$1.74 million for Otago feasibility studies


The University of Otago received a total of $1.74 million for projects ranging f...

01 Jun 2021

$1.64 million for Otago in HRC funding rounds


Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) Professor Richard Blaikie says...

31 May 2021

Otago projects receive $1.64m Health Research Council funding


Better outcomes for women suffering from New Zealand’s most common gynaecologica...

19 May 2021

Cuddles, bubbles and excellent health care


Organised by Otago Medical School students, the Teddy Bear Hospital involved den...

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10 May 2021

Professor Warwick Duncan appointed as new Director of the SJWRI


The Sir John Walsh Research Institute welcomes Professor Warwick Duncan as the t...

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07 May 2021

Pacific Dentistry graduand's ambition shines


Sheela Sharma was always in a bit of a hurry.

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12 Apr 2021

'Smart' wearable device research leads to fellowship for early career researcher


Recent PhD graduate Dr Sabarinath Prasad is rejoining the SJWRI, having been awa...

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09 Mar 2021

Revitalised Walsh Building opens


The opening of the revitalised heritage Walsh Building signals the completion of...

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16 Feb 2021

From Asia to Aotearoa - how a Korean/Kiwi upbringing moulded an academic star


Growing up in Korea (in the regional city of Chungju) meant growing up knowing c...

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04 Feb 2021

South Auckland dental’s benefits already flowing before official opening


The University of Otago, Auckland Dental Facility officially opened on 4 Februar...

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18 Dec 2020

Prof Warwick Duncan and Dr Joanne Choi commended with Research Supervisor of the Year awards


Prof Warwick Duncan and Dr Joanne Choi were commended for excellence in research...

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18 Dec 2020

Early career researchers celebrated through SJWRI Research Publication Awards


The Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Publication Awards for 2020 were...

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17 Dec 2020

Webinar series shares our research and clinical excellence with the world


Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Spring Webinar Series

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14 Dec 2020

Iran to Otago – PhD journey traverses academic and personal challenges


Dr Golnoush Madani's achievement to collect her PhD, goes well beyond meeting th...

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11 Dec 2020

From Ukraine to Otago: how Dental Technology helped realise a 26-year dream


In 2009 as a fresh-faced 18-year-old Ana Grymak landed in Auckland, New Zealand...

08 Dec 2020

Otago announces 26 new Professors


Twenty-six University of Otago academics have been promoted to the position of p...

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25 Nov 2020

Professor Jules Kieser Memorial Trust Award celebrates top student


During a New Year’s poker game four people were dealt their cards but one had a...

18 Nov 2020

Otago study finds link between teen chewing pace and obesity


Otago study finds link between teen chewing pace and obesity

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19 Oct 2020

Atrium takes shape inside Walsh Building


Inside the redeveloped Walsh Building, home to the Dental School, an impressive...

08 Oct 2020

No funding left for life-saving oral pathology service


There is no money left to fund life-saving cancer tests at New Zealand’s only de...

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02 Sep 2020

Otago research supported by 2020 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding


The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...

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24 Aug 2020

Otago researcher developing cooler tooth caps for Kiwi kids


Better dental care for Kiwi kids could be just around the corner, thanks to new...

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21 Aug 2020

Emeritus title humbling for Broughton


It is impossible for Emeritus Professor John Broughton to select his proudest ac...

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20 Aug 2020

Registrations now open for Clinical and Research Excellence Spring Webinar Series


Registrations are now open for the Faculty of Dentistry's Clinical and Research...

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15 Jun 2020

1950 Dental Reunion topic of bittersweet film


1950 Dental Reunion topic of bittersweet film

11 Jun 2020

Pūtea Tautoko provides vital support for University of Otago students


Just a few weeks since it was launched, the University of Otago student financia...

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29 May 2020

Health of truck drivers and evening TV binge-watchers under Otago researchers’ spotlight


The health and safety of truck drivers and the impacts of evening television bin...

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15 May 2020

15 May 2020, Public welcomed back to face-to-face Otago University health clinics


New Zealand’s move to Alert Level 2 means many Otago University health clinics w...

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29 Apr 2020

Dental clinics closed except for emergency services


Dental clinics closed except for emergency services

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06 Apr 2020

Dental School provides emergency care through lockdown


Dental School provides emergency care through lockdown

19 Feb 2020

Demise of dental amalgam outlined in Otago study


Demise of dental amalgam outlined in Otago study

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14 Feb 2020

Young Otago dentistry lecturers net international awards


Two young University of Otago dentistry lecturers have won prestigious internati...

20 Dec 2019

Possible world-first collaboration for Pharmacy and Dentistry students


Possible world-first collaboration for Pharmacy and Dentistry students

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10 Dec 2019

30 new Professors for the University of Otago


30 new Professors for the University of Otago

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09 Dec 2019

Free Otago clinic provides life-changing dental care for patients


Free Otago clinic provides life-changing dental care for patients

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06 Dec 2019

First female oral surgeon specialist for Pacific Islands


First female oral surgeon specialist for Pacific Islands

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06 Dec 2019

6 December 2019, Nineteen new Associate Professors for Health Sciences


Nineteen new Associate Professors for Health Sciences

19 Nov 2019

University of Otago welcomes new Professor of Oral Biology


University of Otago welcomes new Professor of Oral Biology

24 Oct 2019

Uncovering clues in ancient dolphin teeth


Uncovering clues in ancient dolphin teeth\nEarly Career Award for Distinction in...

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04 Oct 2019

4 October 2019, Translational Research Grant applications sought


All academic staff in the Division of Health Sciences are eligible to apply for...

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24 Sep 2019

Slice of dental history in Samoa


Slice of dental history in Samoa

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11 Sep 2019

2019 Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards presented at SJWRI Research Day


The Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards for 2019 were presented at the conc...

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11 Sep 2019

Celebrating our research excellence: SJWRI Research Day 2019


Report from SJWRI Research Day, Wednesday 11 September 2019

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11 Sep 2019

Three awards for Health Sciences PVC


Three awards for Health Sciences PVC

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11 Sep 2019

Samoa able to expand dental services, thanks to University’s goodwill


Samoa able to expand dental services, thanks to University’s goodwill

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04 Sep 2019

Dental redevelopment progresses


Dental redevelopment progresses

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02 Sep 2019

SJWRI research supported by 2019 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding


The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...

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07 Aug 2019

Introducing Dr Ian Towle, our new Sir Thomas Kay Sidey Postdoctoral Fellow


The SJWRI is delighted to introduce our Sir Thomas Kay Sidey Postdoctoral Fellow...

05 Aug 2019

Familiarity and forward-thinking for new Faculty of Dentistry Dean


Familiarity and forward-thinking for new Faculty of Dentistry Dean

05 Aug 2019

University of Otago appoints new Dean for Faculty of Dentistry


University of Otago appoints new Dean for Faculty of Dentistry

30 Jul 2019

Professor Murray Thomson wins 2019 Chaffer Medal


Professor Murray Thomson wins 2019 Chaffer Medal

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16 Jul 2019

Dentistry building gets Ministerial stamp of approval


Dentistry building gets Ministerial stamp of approval

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16 Jul 2019

Dental research could mean big savings


Dental research could mean big savings.

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01 Jul 2019

$1.2M Health Research Council project grant awarded to A/Prof Brian Monk of the SJWRI


Congratulations to A/Prof Brian Monk of the SJWRI’s Molecular Microbiology resea...

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24 Jun 2019

New Auckland dental base on target for February


New Auckland dental base on target for February

13 Jun 2019

Dentistry faculty gives schools 150 mouthguards to celebrate University’s 150th birthday


The University of Otago’s Faculty of Dentistry is celebrating the University’s 1...

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11 Jun 2019

New building opened at national centre for dentistry


New building opened at national centre for dentistry

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11 Jun 2019

New building opening at national centre for dentistry, University of Otago


One of the “highest tech” dental facilities in the world officially opened recen...

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09 May 2019

Streamlining in the new national dentistry building


Streamlining in the new national dentistry building

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29 Apr 2019

Training in new dentistry building


Training in new dentistry building

18 Apr 2019

Busting barriers to dental care – Pasifika adolescents hold the answers


Busting barriers to dental care – Pasifika adolescents hold the answers

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04 Apr 2019

New Auckland dental base on target


New Auckland dental base on target

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03 Apr 2019

Poetry-writing researcher’s ‘Microscopic Blues’ wins new digital microscope


Poetry-writing researcher’s ‘Microscopic Blues’ wins new digital microscope

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01 Feb 2019

Exceptional staff recognised at awards ceremony


Exceptional staff recognised at awards ceremony

23 Jan 2019

Otago researcher contributes piece to the puzzle of baleen whales’ evolution


An Otago researcher has added another piece to the puzzle of the evolution of mo...

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