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20 Aug 2026
PhD graduand develops tool that could protect Aotearoa's biosecurity
It might take a village to raise a child, but it can also take a community to help a PhD candidate graduate, as Benjamín...
17 Aug 2026
Introducing... Dr Ross Eaglesfield
The latest new academic in the Department of Biochemistry, Dr Ross Eaglesfield, is aiming high with his research: he wan...
31 Jul 2026
Unique partnership anchors life-saving research
The power of human connection lies at the heart of the partnership between US-based non-profit No Stomach For Cancer and...
23 Jul 2026
The role of biotechnology in selling the science
Why should we care about science and does all research need to have immediate benefits?
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?