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18 Jun 2026

Celebrating Professor Liz Ledgerwood: advancing science through curiosity, collaboration and community

Recently the Department of Biochemistry gathered again to celebrate the promotion of a colleague to professor at an Inau...

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12 Jun 2026

Former ‘Hovel’ inhabitant recognised by King

Otago alumnus Rodney Wong (黃 华 鈴) says his favourite quote comes from philosopher Sun Tzu: “Opportunities multiply as th...

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11 Jun 2026

Heart research gets a boost with HRC funding

Otago heart researchers are on their way to developing potentially life-saving patient interventions, thanks to vital He...

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02 Jun 2026

A smarter way to grow

What if you could grow potatoes from seeds instead of tubers?

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26 May 2026

Building the bridge between discovery and impact

One Otago research alliance is determined to bridge the gap between research and real-world application for the rare dis...

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22 May 2026

Celebrating Professor Louise Bicknell, DNA detective and source of hope for families with rare genetic diseases

The Department of Biochemistry celebrated Louise Bicknell’s promotion to professor at her Inaugural Professorial Lecture...

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21 May 2026

Otago Biochemistry graduations May 2026

Congratulations to all Department of Biochemistry - Tari Matu Koiora students who graduated in May. Tino pai rawa atu!

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07 May 2026

Introducing… Dr Matt McNeil

Dr Matthew McNeil recently joined the Department of Biochemistry as a new lecturer – the first of three new lecturers st...

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22 Apr 2026

Funding to fight invasive golden clam

University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have secured funding to combat an invasive golden clam threatenin...

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20 Apr 2026

Excellence celebrated in teaching awards

Innovation, engagement and empathy are just some of the qualities attributed to this year’s University of Otago Teaching...

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02 Apr 2026

Four new Otago Royal Society Fellows

Four University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka scholars have had their academic impact recognised by the Royal Society...

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26 Mar 2026

Otago Department of Biochemistry annual student academic awards

The Department of Biochemistry - te Tari Matū Koiora - is proud to announce the winners of the annual department student...

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