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14 Jul 2026
Dr Judy Ann Cocadiz: Breaking the wall of late cancer detection
Dr Judy Ann Cocadiz took only 180 seconds to persuade New Zealand’s science experts her innovative and potentially life-...
09 Jul 2026
New wave of research projects for coastal Aotearoa
Research projects aimed at protecting and restoring the flourishing coast of Aotearoa New Zealand have been awarded more...
06 Jul 2026
CALT Fellows showcase teaching innovations
Innovative approaches to learning and teaching are in the spotlight at Otago, addressing some of the key challenges in t...
29 Jun 2026
Biomedical research strengthening New Zealand China relationships
Two Otago Faculty of Biomedical Sciences projects have received support from the New Zealand – China Strategic Research...
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...
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...
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...
02 Jun 2026
A smarter way to grow
What if you could grow potatoes from seeds instead of tubers?
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...
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...
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!
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...