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08 May 2025

‘Tobacco Transparency Bill’ will increase transparency, improve policy making – researchers

Tobacco control researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke strongly support the ‘...

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10 Apr 2025

Fulbright fellow focuses on underserved populations

We catch up with medical alumna Dr Sainimere Boladuadua who was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Science and Innovation G...

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31 Mar 2025

Visiting Fulbright scholar a fan of NZ way of life

Friendly people and a more relaxed pace of life are a winning combination for visiting United States Fulbright Graduate...

Sport-related subjects at Otago has been ranked 11th in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

13 Mar 2025

Otago success in QS World Rankings

The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is home to New Zealand’s highest ranked subject area in the latest QS Wor...

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10 Mar 2025

Digital health education – focusing on the future

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advances, there’s never been a better time to focu...

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28 Feb 2025

Med student on the fast track

Third-year Otago medical student Annise Boothroyd loves a challenge.

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18 Feb 2025

Change can foster innovation says new OMS Dean

People shouldn’t be scared of change as it can create great opportunities, says new Otago Medical School Dean Professor...

Nine members of the Otago University Rowing Club (OURC) were thrilled to compete in the Olympic Legacy Regatta in Japan recently. From left: Hannah Wylie, Jack Pearson, Messina Su’a, Cody Johnson, Olivia Studholme, Fynn Alison, Madison Neale, Sam Barnett and Ella Hansen.

02 Jan 2025

Language no barrier for Otago rowers in Japan

Rowing was the universal language for nine Otago tauira when they competed in an Olympic Legacy Regatta in Japan recentl...

Leni Leota, who is graduating today with a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery.

07 Dec 2024

Otago journey leads to unexpected places

While most people get bitten by sandflies on the West Coast, Otago tauira Leni Leota was bitten by the love bug.

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07 Nov 2024

Otago cancer researcher wins prestigious national award

A recently awarded prestigious national fellowship will help an Otago researcher further his work to improve the diagnos...

Dr Mira Harrison-Woolrych’s debut novel taps into doctors’ “primal fear that you won’t be able to do everything you can for your patient”.

30 Oct 2024

Doctor’s tale has striking parallels

Doctors doing their best to care for patients in a rundown hospital in an underfunded health system – sound familiar?

Professor Suetonia Green is looking forward to developing and strengthening relationships when she takes up the role of Dean of Te Kura Whaiora o Ōtepoti, Dunedin School of Medicine.

16 Oct 2024

New DSM Dean keen to lift others up

For Otago Professor Suetonia Green, returning to Dunedin feels like coming home.

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