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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...

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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...

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19 Sep 2023

Otago researchers rewarded for excellence


The breadth and strengths of University of Otago research were on display when t...

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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...

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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...

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04 Jul 2023

HRC grants $51 million to Otago researchers


Otago researchers have received a significant $51 million funding boost from the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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22 Mar 2023

Department of Anatomy embraces Te Tiriti


The importance of acknowledging and accepting Tiriti-partnership is a key motiva...

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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...

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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...

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07 Dec 2022

The rising tide: Three friends, one dream


They say good things come in threes. Kaitlyn Cocker-Valu, Brenetta Pogi and Fuat...

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29 Nov 2022

Two more prestigious awards for Otago researchers


Two of the University of Otago’s leading researchers have been honoured for thei...

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23 Nov 2022

Two more prestigious awards for Otago researchers


Two of the University of Otago’s leading researchers have been honoured for thei...

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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

Events and Seminars


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...

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