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14 Oct 2022
Dr Charlotte King discusses research significance ahead of Anatomy Day
The University of Otago’s Dr Charlotte King shares why research in the field of Anatomy is important ahead of World Anat...
11 Aug 2022
DNA reveals history of Aotearoa’s manu
Previously shrouded in mystery, the evolutionary history of kōkako, huia, and tīeke saddlebacks have been revealed by a...
26 Jul 2022
Repatriation ceremony 'important part of healing process'
Repatriation ceremony 'important part of healing process'
10 Jun 2022
‘Holy grail’ drug delivery invention secures US patent
‘Holy grail’ drug delivery invention secures US patent
11 May 2022
Scholarships awarded to Biomedical Sciences programme students
The Biomedical Sciences programme awarded seven Elizabeth Jean Trotter Scholarships this year, contributing towards the...
22 Apr 2022
Dr Latika Samalia's teaching excellence recognised
Dr Latika Samalia was presented with the korowai Rauaroha to formally acknowledge the awarding of the Prime Minister’s S...
14 Apr 2022
Aotearoa’s first strontium isoscape developed
Tracing the regional origin of everything from milk to invasive bugs is now possible thanks to a University of Otago pro...
07 Apr 2022
Associate Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie new Chair of Rauika Māngai
Associate Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie announced the new Chair of Rauika Māngai
31 Mar 2022
Raising awareness of endometriosis
Raising awareness of endometriosis
22 Mar 2022
Research offers new hope for people living with seizures
A research collaboration involving the University of Otago could change the lives of people living with seizures.
09 Mar 2022
Pūrākau science: How Dr Alana Alexander is translating science into narratives
Pūrākau science: How Dr Alana Alexander is translating science into narratives
14 Dec 2021
Blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection supported by health grant
A University of Otago researcher is another step closer to developing a blood test that can detect people at risk of dev...
19 Nov 2021
Staff recognised for COVID-19 efforts at Otago Staff Awards
The recent challenges presented by COVID-19 have impacted the way most people go about their work, something noted in th...
23 Sep 2021
Researchers pinpoint cause of fatigue during pregnancy
Pregnant women now have a scientific reason for skipping the gym during pregnancy; the same hormone gearing up the body...
22 Sep 2021
Otago wins prestigious national teaching award
For the seventh time in 10 years, the University of Otago has won Aotearoa’s top tertiary teaching award.
08 Sep 2021
The secret to teaching is fun
In a laboratory full of human cadavers, Anatomy Lecturer Dr Latika Samalia will sense when it’s time to tell one of her...
23 Aug 2021
Professor Neil Gemmell named Dean of School of Biomedical Sciences
After making global headlines in his search for the Loch Ness monster, Professor Neil Gemmell has moved on to his next a...
09 Jul 2021
Rising star Dr Charlotte King wins Early Career Award for Distinction in Research
Dr Charlotte King’s achievements and potential have been recognised with an Early Career Award for Distinction in Resear...
09 Jul 2021
Dr Michael Garratt wins Early Career Award for Distinction in Research
Dr Michael (Mike) Garratt's continuing excellence has been recognised with an Early Career Award for Distinction in Rese...
07 Jul 2021
Male hormones accelerate DNA ageing
Most of us are familiar with the fact that women live longer than men. But have you ever thought about why and how this...
27 May 2021
How Aotearoa's cheeky kea and kākā will fare with climate change
With global warming decreasing the size of New Zealand’s alpine zone, a University of Otago study found out what this me...
09 Apr 2021
Research identifies new cultural threads in goldfield early settlers
Research identifies new cultural threads in goldfield early settlers
12 Mar 2021
Research discovers malaria devastating humans far earlier than expected
Research discovers malaria devastating humans far earlier than expected
22 Dec 2020
Google-glass-like electrical stimulator to zap Alzheimer’s Disease
Google-glass-like electrical stimulator to zap Alzheimer’s Disease
23 Nov 2020
Outstanding supervision recognised at OUSA Supervisor of the Year
Two Māori academics who have helped postgraduate students flourish in their studies have been awarded the top awards at...
16 Oct 2020
Dates announced for Drybread Cemetery Bioarchaeology Project
Dates announced for Drybread Cemetery Bioarchaeology Project
21 Sep 2020
Archaeology uncovers infectious disease spread – 4000 years ago
Archaeology uncovers infectious disease spread – 4000 years ago
10 Sep 2020
Breastfeeding hormone key to paternal instinct in new fathers
Breastfeeding hormone prolactin the key to making new fathers better dads, researchers have found.
07 Sep 2020
Breastfeeding hormone makes new fathers better dads
Breastfeeding hormone makes new fathers better dads. Study from the University of Otago
01 Sep 2020
Virtual reality brings historic Anatomy Museum to kiwi homes
Virtual reality brings historic Anatomy Museum to kiwi homes
18 Aug 2020
Otago star picked as editor for international journal
Otago star picked as editor for international journal
12 Aug 2020
Pūtea Tautoko saves master’s degree and helps pay mid-winter bills
Pūtea Tautoko saves master’s degree and helps pay mid-winter bills
06 Aug 2020
First sequencing of tuatara genome opens vault to evolutionary secrets
In a world first, University of Otago scientists in partnership with Ngātiwai iwi and a global team of collaborators hav...
01 Jul 2020
University announces new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic
The University of Otago announced the appointment of Professor Helen Nicholson as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, toda...
23 Jun 2020
Otago research reveals how mating influences female’s life history and ageing
Otago research reveals how mating influences female’s life history and ageing
22 Jun 2020
Health and wellbeing of older New Zealanders must be a focus post-Covid: Otago researcher
Health and wellbeing of older New Zealanders must be a focus post-Covid: Otago researcher
16 Jun 2020
Otago researchers discover the origins of the beloved guinea pig
New University of Otago research sheds light on guinea pig domestication and how and why the small, furry animals became...
26 May 2020
Otago researcher’s COVID testing method ‘da bomb’
A method to help improve testing for COVID-19, first promoted by a University of Otago researcher, is being used worldwi...
23 Apr 2020
Secrets of sewage studied for COVID-19
Secrets of sewage studied for COVID-19
20 Dec 2019
Ancient dwarfism skeleton tells story of acceptance
Ancient dwarfism skeleton tells story of acceptance.
19 Dec 2019
Flowers in memory of donors
Flowers in memory of donors
25 Nov 2019
Excavating skeletons in backyards all part of the job for Otago scientist
Excavating skeletons in backyards all part of the job for Otago scientist
14 Nov 2019
Māori proverb a focus for Otago’s newest award-winning early-career researcher
Māori proverb a focus for Otago’s newest award-winning early-career researcher
04 Nov 2019
From farm boy to award-winning genetic science star
From farm boy to award-winning genetic science star
31 Oct 2019
Otago researcher wins fellowship to uncover lives of forgotten colonial settlers
Otago researcher wins fellowship to uncover lives of forgotten colonial settlers
30 Oct 2019
“Follow your passion” – a sit-down with Professor John Reynolds
“Follow your passion” – a sit-down with Professor John Reynolds
24 Oct 2019
2019 Staff Awards celebrate exceptional contributions
2019 Staff Awards celebrate exceptional contributions
24 Oct 2019
Passion for staff wellbeing recognised
Passion for staff wellbeing recognised
16 Oct 2019
Sore calves, good cause
Sore calves, good cause
19 Sep 2019
Staff and students give thanks
Anatomy Thanksgiving Service
17 Sep 2019
Communicating the Loch Ness study
Communicating the Loch Ness study
06 Sep 2019
Otago scientist reveals Loch Ness Monster could be … a giant eel
Otago scientist reveals Loch Ness Monster could be … a giant eel
05 Sep 2019
First eDNA Study Of Loch Ness Points To Something Fishy
First eDNA Study Of Loch Ness Points To Something Fishy
04 Sep 2019
Swedish and Otago scientists shed new light on demise of two extinct New Zealand songbirds
Swedish and Otago scientists shed new light on demise of two extinct New Zealand songbirds.
09 Aug 2019
Study finds fish preserve DNA 'memories' far better than humans
Study finds fish preserve DNA 'memories' far better than humans.
11 Jul 2019
Otago study unlocks secrets of sex change in fish
A University of Otago-led study is heralding advances in our understanding of one of the most startling transformations...
26 Jun 2019
Central Otago cemetery might be next for archaeological research
Central Otago cemetery might be next for archaeological research
07 May 2019
Otago bioarchaeologist’s 1,000-year-old discovery unravels clues about use of psychoactive plants for ritual purposes
An Otago bioarchaeologist was among a group of international archaeologists who made an exciting discovery of a “ritual...
20 Feb 2019
Are New Zealand’s giant birds of prey just exiled Aussies?
Are New Zealand’s giant birds of prey just exiled Aussies?
18 Feb 2019
Clues in Otago research as to changes in babies’ brain formation in obese mothers
University of Otago researchers have discovered a clue as to why there are changes in the way babies’ brains are formed...
13 Feb 2019
New heads to lead Ageing Well National Science Challenge
New heads to lead Ageing Well National Science Challenge
30 Jan 2019
Innovative research aids stroke recovery
Innovative research aids stroke recovery
28 Jan 2019
Students get hands-on
Students get hands-on
19 Dec 2018
Sustained contribution to teaching recognised
Sustained contribution to teaching recognised
06 Dec 2018
Otago study forces a rethink on population history of Ibiza
Otago researchers have discovered a rare case of genetic population discontinuity on the Mediterranean Island of Ibiza....
03 Dec 2018
Mo-tivation for fundraiser
Mo-tivation for fundraiser
16 Nov 2018
Masters research wins paper prize
Masters research wins paper prize
06 Nov 2018
Scientists recognised in research honours awards
Scientists recognised in research honours awards
30 Oct 2018
Siân Halcrow wins 2018 Carl Smith Research Medal
Siân Halcrow wins 2018 Carl Smith Research Medal
24 Oct 2018
Irish Famine victims’ heavy smoking led to dental decay, new research reveals
Irish Famine victims’ heavy smoking led to dental decay, new research reveals
19 Oct 2018
Researchers receive Early Career Awards
Researchers receive Early Career Awards
18 Oct 2018
Poster day a celebration of postgraduate research
Poster day a celebration of postgraduate research
19 Sep 2018
Kakī for Bird of the Year, urges Otago postgraduate
Kakī for Bird of the Year, urges Otago postgraduate
20 Aug 2018
Researchers receive prestigious awards
Neuroscience researchers receive prestigious awards
18 Jul 2018
Otago-led research cites faulty science and ethics in DNA analyses of ‘Ata’
Otago-led research cites faulty science and ethics in DNA analyses of ‘Ata’
12 Jul 2018
Researcher part of advertising campaign
Researcher part of advertising campaign
26 Jun 2018
Opinion: From Otago to Loch Ness
Opinion: From Otago to Loch Ness
20 Jun 2018
TEXpo an opportunity to showcase technology
TEXpo an opportunity to showcase technology
11 Jun 2018
Media enthralled with ‘hunt’ for monster
Media enthralled with ‘hunt’ for monster
06 Jun 2018
Hunt for Nessie captures hearts and minds
Hunt for Nessie captures hearts and minds
30 May 2018
Cold head, funds raised
Cold head, funds raised
21 May 2018
Otago scientist set to tackle the mystery of Loch Ness
Otago scientist set to tackle the mystery of Loch Ness
12 Apr 2018
Researchers reveal history through exhumation of Otago graves
Exhumation and analysis of skeletons and burial sites in the historic Otago town of Lawrence is underway, with Universit...
23 Mar 2018
New Zealand researchers help re-write the historical record of Vanuatu
Researchers from The University of Otago are playing a key role in revealing previously unknown information about prehis...
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
22 Jan 2018
Students get 'hands-on' experience
Students get 'hands-on' experinece
21 Dec 2017
Anatomy success at BMS awards
Anatomy success at BMS awards
19 Dec 2017
Graduation day the beginning of new lives
Graduation day the beginning of new lives
15 Dec 2017
Spreading the joy of Christmas
Spreading the joy of Christmas
01 Dec 2017
Peter Hurst Scholarship awarded
Peter Hurst Scholarship awarded
29 Nov 2017
Sneaky males adopt ‘female-like’ brains to fool big brutes
In the ever-competitive mating scene, new University of Otago research has revealed how males of some species revert to...
24 Nov 2017
A face from the past
A face from the past
17 Nov 2017
Consequences of gene drive technologies for ecosystems
Scientists working in the vanguard of new genetic technologies have issued a call to ensure that possible applications i...
16 Nov 2017
Postgrad receives appreciation award
Postgrad receives appreciation award
13 Nov 2017
Anatomy neuroscience researchers receive funding
Anatomy neuroscience researchers receive funding
10 Nov 2017
PhD candidate awarded best paper prize
PhD candidate awarded best paper prize
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
02 Nov 2017
Research Fellow gains Rutherford Fellowship
Research Fellow gains Rutherford Fellowship