01 Oct 2026
Biotechnology that delivers real benefits for New Zealanders
Some of Otago’s mid-career researchers will benefit from a new initiative to help New Zealand make the most of emerging...
29 Sep 2026
Rural-specific postgraduate pathways needed to improve health outcomes
Training doctors for rural practice is important, but on its own is not enough to help reduce health inequities for peop...
24 Sep 2026
Drive for data draws international student to Otago
A desire to understand the differences between health systems around the world has led a London School of Economics stud...
11 Sep 2026
Otago researchers celebrated for advancing knowledge and improving lives
From improving health outcomes and strengthening communities to exploring the frontiers of science and technology, Unive...
14 Aug 2026
Generous donation to aid respiratory research
One of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading climbers has donated $1.37 million to fund respiratory medicine research at the Un...
14 Aug 2026
Med Revue celebrates 50 years of stage antics
Much may have changed for Dunedin medical students over the past 50 years, but some traditions are here to stay.
11 Aug 2026
Vaping emerges as new concern in New Zealand infant deaths
Maternal vaping is emerging as a potential risk factor for sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), according to New Z...
05 Aug 2026
Otago receives $1.2 million for innovative research
Eight Health Research Council (HRC) Explorer Grants have been awarded to University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka kair...
03 Aug 2026
Putting ‘we’ before ‘I’ – leader in primary care research lauded
Collaboration is key in research and in leadership, says Otago Professor Tim Stokes.
31 Jul 2026
Otago researchers vouch for fibre’s future
Two prominent Otago researchers have called for dietary fibre to be officially recognised as an essential nutrient – the...
20 Jul 2026
Celebrating change, and finding your niche, at Otago
The question “are you still practising medicine?”, engenders a wry smile and comment from Otago alumnus and semi-retired...
01 Jul 2026
Substantial rise in antinausea medicine use during pregnancy – study shows
There has been a five-fold increase in the use of antinausea medicines during Aotearoa New Zealand pregnancies, a Univer...