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09 Jul 2026
Tampons tested for hormone disrupting chemicals
A study has found some tampons leach low levels of chemicals which disrupt hormones, regardless of being synthetic or or...
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09 Jul 2026
New wave of research projects for coastal Aotearoa
Research projects aimed at protecting and restoring the flourishing coast of Aotearoa New Zealand have been awarded more...
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08 Jul 2026
Otago continues strong education performance
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka remains a leader in educational performance, according to recently releas...
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07 Jul 2026
Movement breaks reduce health risks
Those of us who sit at a desk for most of the day know the importance of taking a break, but new University of Otago – Ō...
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06 Jul 2026
Social media affects teen dental confidence – study
Using social media can have a negative impact on adolescents’ confidence about the appearance of their teeth, new resear...
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02 Jul 2026
Enriching conversations with toddlers
Asking open-ended questions and weaving conversations into everyday activities helps toddlers’ communication skills, new...
Undergraduate news (Te Aka Tauira)
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13 Jul 2026
Hunting dinosaurs in the Badlands of Canada
From the quarries of Otago to the hoodoos of Alberta, Oliver Mitchell’s hot on the trail of stone-cold fossils.
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08 Jul 2026
Rau programme opens doors to research
A two-week research placement is giving tauira Māori the chance to investigate scientific questions of interest to them...
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02 Jul 2026
Future tauira recognised for te reo Māori
A shared passion for te reo Māori has earned two Otago secondary students special recognition as they prepare for univer...
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02 Jul 2026
Marketing students chase eyeballs for local organisations
Digital marketing students learn much from their lecturers about how to navigate the perennial battle for eyeballs.
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01 Jul 2026
Community at the centre of Pharmacy student’s sporting success
New Zealand pétanque player and second-year Pharmacy student Akaina Tuiono credits her upbringing as both the reason beh...
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22 Jun 2026
There’s scrum-thing special about Lara
When she’s not studying hard at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Lara Clough can be found racing around the rugb...
Postgraduate news (Te Pānui Tāura)
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13 Jul 2026
Writer 2026 looking for overlooked details and ordinary moments
The University’s annual creative writing competition opens for entries today, with the prompt: Small things – overlooked...
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25 Jun 2026
Funding drive launched to support student-led freshwater science
WAI Wānaka, in partnership with the University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln Univ...
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22 Jun 2026
Ancient mud predicts the future
“What goes on in Antarctica doesn’t stay in Antarctica – it has global implications,” Geology tauira Natalie-Jane Reid s...
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17 Jun 2026
Queenstown Lakes District a ‘living lab’ for Otago postgraduates
When a region that’s undergoing rapid growth and unique economic and environmental pressures offers itself up to a unive...
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15 Jun 2026
Simulation outbreak traced to Zoology Department
Forget 'Dungeons and Dragons', it’s 'Basements and Aliens' in the steampunk surrounds of Zoology's historic Marples Buil...
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11 Jun 2026
Said yes, saw results
From an “awkward” start to having a jampacked schedule – saying yes has resulted in Manaaki Scholar Latu Mafi making the...
Staff news
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14 Jul 2026
Dr Judy Ann Cocadiz: Breaking the wall of late cancer detection
Dr Judy Ann Cocadiz took only 180 seconds to persuade New Zealand’s science experts her innovative and potentially life-...
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13 Jul 2026
Two rare collections in one tickled-pink building
The unassuming pink building at 464 Great King Street contains a botanical wonderland, complete with climate-controlled...
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13 Jul 2026
Writer 2026 looking for overlooked details and ordinary moments
The University’s annual creative writing competition opens for entries today, with the prompt: Small things – overlooked...
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08 Jul 2026
Rau programme opens doors to research
A two-week research placement is giving tauira Māori the chance to investigate scientific questions of interest to them...
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06 Jul 2026
CALT Fellows showcase teaching innovations
Innovative approaches to learning and teaching are in the spotlight at Otago, addressing some of the key challenges in t...
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02 Jul 2026
Awards showcase early career research talent
Congratulations to Nicholas Anderson, from the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (BMS), for taking out the top honour in th...
Alumni news
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13 Jul 2026
Writer 2026 looking for overlooked details and ordinary moments
The University’s annual creative writing competition opens for entries today, with the prompt: Small things – overlooked...
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08 Jul 2026
Groundhog Day: Otago student wins top economics thesis prize
It’s becoming a bit of a habit. The annual New Zealand Association of Economists (NZAE) Honours/Masters Dissertation Pri...
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24 Jun 2026
Hot Picks: Issue 47
Explore a diverse range of thought provoking podcasts featuring members of the University of Otago community, spanning l...
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24 Jun 2026
Otago Images: Issue 47
In October, the College of Education celebrates the 150th anniversary of teacher education in Otago, and in Aotearoa. Th...
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18 Jun 2026
Otago retains top 200 ranking
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka remains in the top 200 universities worldwide, according to the latest QS...
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12 Jun 2026
Former ‘Hovel’ inhabitant recognised by King
Otago alumnus Rodney Wong (黃 华 鈴) says his favourite quote comes from philosopher Sun Tzu: “Opportunities multiply as th...