02 Nov 2025
DNA detectives: the Otago scientists decoding ultra-rare genetic disorders
A global revolution in genetic sequencing is helping University of Otago scientists solve the mysteries of ultra-rare di...
15 Oct 2025
Innovative e-rescue approach brings social, environmental benefits
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka’s innovative approach of transforming its end-of-life IT equipment into o...
10 Sep 2025
Wikipedia, lemon pigs and the hobby that grew
Anyone who finds themselves wondering ‘what is a lemon pig?’, and then uses Google to find out, will come across an info...
26 Aug 2025
Students help take Tournament Week to the motu
A group of University of Otago students have turned studio producers this week in a rare hands-on opportunity to produce...
01 Aug 2025
Pacific learning advocate draws on life experiences
For Meleana Koloto, the road to the University of Otago began far from Dunedin – across oceans, cultures and chapters of...
27 Jun 2025
High staff satisfaction with IT programme
The University of Otago Digital Workspace Programme (OUDW) has transformed IT management at Otago.
29 Apr 2025
AVA lends a hand with international student admissions
A robot named AVA has helped speed up the admission process for international postgraduate applicants to the University...
08 Apr 2025
E-rescue brings new lease of life for outdated tech
Otago’s upping the sustainability stakes, adding another ‘r’ to the lineup with rescue.
24 Dec 2024
Sugar, spice and everything nice
When you ask Tracey Adamson what got her started in sugar art, she’ll say the Transformers made her do it.
09 Dec 2024
AI ensuring teaching space ready for staff and students
In a pioneering and award-winning move, Otago is harnessing the power of AI to speed up daily audio-visual checks of its...
26 Nov 2024
‘Magnificent humans working with magnificent tauira’
Outstanding Otago staff were recognised at the University's annual awards last night. Eight awards were announced for Pr...
15 Oct 2024
Starlink revolutionising Polaris II communication
Linking to the ‘stars’ is revolutionising expeditions on the University’s main research vessel Polaris II.