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22 Sep 2023
Remains bring stories of the Otago goldfields to life
Findings from the skeletal remains of miners laid to rest in Otago cemeteries in...

19 Sep 2023
More than $32 million MBIE research funding for Otago
University of Otago researchers have been awarded more than $32 million in the l...

19 Sep 2023
Otago researchers rewarded for excellence
The breadth and strengths of University of Otago research were on display when t...

22 Aug 2023
Mummification practice of ancient populations latest focus of Otago bioarchaeologist
Professor Siân Halcrow’s work has taken her to some of the most significant arch...

18 Aug 2023
Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie appointed Departmental Science Advisor to MBIE
Highly regarded University of Otago researcher, senior leader and wahine toa Pro...

04 Jul 2023
HRC grants $51 million to Otago researchers
Otago researchers have received a significant $51 million funding boost from the...

19 May 2023
Saane Fakapulia awarded Well-Being prize for research on Pasifika Anatomy students’ experiences
Saane Fakapulia, a Master of Science (Anatomy), student has been awarded the 202...

11 May 2023
Third and final reburial for cemetery project
The Southern Cemeteries Archaeological Project will soon be complete, when the t...

19 Apr 2023
Lawrence cemetery project draws to a close
The remains of 34 unknown early settlers, who have helped further shape the pict...

29 Mar 2023
Smells influence metabolism and ageing in mice – research
Exposure to female odours and pheromones causes weight loss and extend the life...

29 Mar 2023
Otago’s medtech innovation highlighted at showcase
Otago researchers took centre stage at the MedTech Innovation Showcase last mont...

28 Mar 2023
Dr Andrew Bagshaw’s final legacy - a breakthrough discovery in the field of DNA research
The late Dr Andrew Bagshaw has had his final scientific research paper published...

22 Mar 2023
Department of Anatomy embraces Te Tiriti
The importance of acknowledging and accepting Tiriti-partnership is a key motiva...

28 Feb 2023
Professor Siân Halcrow wins Fulbright for research on legacy skeletal collections
Otago Professor Siân Halcrow is both humbled and excited to win a Fulbright New...

17 Jan 2023
Stephie Loncar’s academic journey around the globe and back again
A graduate of Otago is back at the University as a researcher this year after a...

07 Dec 2022
The rising tide: Three friends, one dream
They say good things come in threes. Kaitlyn Cocker-Valu, Brenetta Pogi and Fuat...

29 Nov 2022
Two more prestigious awards for Otago researchers
Two of the University of Otago’s leading researchers have been honoured for thei...

23 Nov 2022
Two more prestigious awards for Otago researchers
Two of the University of Otago’s leading researchers have been honoured for thei...

14 Nov 2022
Community welcome at cemetery project conclusion
Six years after they were excavated from an Otago cemetery, the remains of 27 pe...

15 Oct 2018
Recognition for rising research stars
Recognition for rising research stars...
02 Jul 2018
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Upcoming events and seminars...
02 Jul 2018
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02 Jul 2018
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12 Apr 2018
Researchers reveal history through exhumation of Otago graves
Exhumation and analysis of skeletons and burial sites in the historic Otago town...

13 Mar 2018
From the garbage to a gallery wall – the transformation of anatomy to art
From the garbage to a gallery wall – the transformation of anatomy to art...

24 Nov 2017
A face from the past
A face from the past...

13 Nov 2017
Anatomy neuroscience researchers receive funding
Anatomy neuroscience researchers receive funding...

06 Nov 2017
Outstanding research projects attract Marsden funding
Outstanding research projects attracts Marsden funding...

03 Nov 2017
Researcher awarded Hercus Fellowship
Researcher awarded Hercus Fellowship...

20 Jun 2017
Virtual reality a reality for anatomy dental students
Virtual reality a reality for dental students...

06 Dec 2016
Portable screening device has potential to diagnose heart disease
Portable screening device has potential to diagnose heart disease...

25 Nov 2016
PhD candidates produce exceptional theses
PhD candidates produce exceptional theses...

08 Nov 2016
Marsden Grant Success
Marsden Grant Success...

12 Oct 2016
Thesis of Exceptional Standard
Thesis of Exceptional Standard...

15 Sep 2016
$14M Funding Success
Researchers from the Department of Anatomy have enjoyed major success with the f...

30 Aug 2016
Another conservation genomics project for the Department of Anatomy!
Another Conservation Genomics project for the Departmentnof Anatomy!...

03 Aug 2016
Pacific interests land plum positions in Germany
Pacific interests land plum positions in Germany...

22 Jul 2016
University of Otago honours research leader
Professor Lisa Matisoo-Smith, an internationally renowned biological anthropolog...

28 Jun 2016
Health Research Council Funding Success
Anatomy, Univeristy of Otago. Health Research Council Funding Success 2016...