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06 Sep 2024
Otago appoints new councillor
The University of Otago Council has appointed Nicola Riordan as its newest membe...
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06 Sep 2024
Site brings carbon emission clarity
A new online climate impact monitor aims to demystify the action – or inaction –...
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04 Sep 2024
Keep devices out of bed for better sleep – study
Despite what we’ve been led to believe, the timing of evening screen time, rathe...
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03 Sep 2024
New species of pāua found
The naming of a new species of pāua further highlights the importance of biodive...
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28 Aug 2024
Kiwis’ MDMA use revealed
New research delves into New Zealanders’ use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamin...
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27 Aug 2024
Mistletoes home to invertebrates
Researchers are calling for native leafy mistletoes to be protected, as they are...
Undergraduate news (Te Aka Tauira)
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06 Sep 2024
Closing time never sounded so sweet
Night owls may have noticed something a bit different in the Robertson Library a...
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27 Aug 2024
From adversity to triumph
What might seem like a bump in the road to many, Cove Lambert sees as a launchin...
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26 Aug 2024
S-U-C-C-E-S-S for Dynasty cheer squad
Otago’s Dynasty cheerleaders deserve a cheer squad of their own after taking out...
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22 Aug 2024
Rowing for good
While most of his Otago peers were doing nothing more challenging over winter th...
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16 Aug 2024
Family get-together cause for celebration
The last time Soji Chambers’ family visited him all together at Otago, it was to...
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08 Aug 2024
Science Academy student takes bronze at the Biology Olympics
Anika Hayes had the perfect excuse for missing the second week-long Science Acad...
Postgraduate news (Te Pānui Taura)
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06 Sep 2024
Closing time never sounded so sweet
Night owls may have noticed something a bit different in the Robertson Library a...
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04 Sep 2024
Stitched together
Women across the motu are creating community while simultaneously creating beaut...
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03 Sep 2024
3MT® People’s Choice: an extrovert in disguise
Arung Mayapada is an extrovert by stealth.
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30 Aug 2024
Why 'Sixteen Candles' is still lit at 40
Footloose. Sixteen Candles. Gremlins. Ghostbusters. What do all of these movies...
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28 Aug 2024
Kiwis’ MDMA use revealed
New research delves into New Zealanders’ use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamin...
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27 Aug 2024
Waste not – food research is a winner
Sorting through food waste bins for about a month at Otago’s 14 colleges – weari...
Bulletin Board and staff news
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09 Sep 2024
The nuts and bolts of research
If you’re looking to custom-build something, Craig Steel is the one to call.
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06 Sep 2024
Journal celebrates geology legend
The University of Otago’s Geology Museum is filled with fossil treasures includi...
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06 Sep 2024
UOC hosts Matariki Rangahau Research Series
The University of Otago, Christchurch campus, showcased its mahi and manaakitang...
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04 Sep 2024
Continuing Medical Education workshop returns to Cook Islands
Twenty-four doctors from rural areas around Aotearoa New Zealand were able to sh...
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03 Sep 2024
3MT® People’s Choice: an extrovert in disguise
Arung Mayapada is an extrovert by stealth.
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03 Sep 2024
Surveying graduate contributes to Pacific Islands Leaders Forum
For the 53rd Pacific Islands Leaders Forum held in Tonga, Ansela Paea Fifita pla...
Alumni news
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03 Sep 2024
Surveying graduate contributes to Pacific Islands Leaders Forum
For the 53rd Pacific Islands Leaders Forum held in Tonga, Ansela Paea Fifita pla...
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22 Aug 2024
Two journeys, one destination
Kōrero with Te Papa curators Katie Cooper and Rebecca Rice. In conversation with...
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06 Aug 2024
South East Asia Alumni Events
The Development and Alumni Relations Office was thrilled to be able to meet with...
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17 Jul 2024
Creative writing competition opens
The University’s annual creative writing competition opens for entries today, wi...
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10 Jul 2024
Inaugural Chair in Freshwater Sciences announced
The University of Otago is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Ro...
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09 Jul 2024
Sharing baskets of knowledge
The transition from school to university can be an overwhelming time for many st...