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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-...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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