News, events and outreach and Genetics Otago
08 Nov 2023
Rhodes Scholarship for excellence, leadership and commitment to community
Huge congratulations to Otago graduate Isaac Heron who has been awarded a Rhodes...
17 Nov 2022
17 November 2022 Renowned Dunedin Study wins Rutherford Medal
The University of Otago’s Dunedin Study – touted as the world’s most successful...
17 Nov 2022
More good news for leading genetics researcher
It’s been a month to remember for Professor Stephen Robertson, from the Dunedin...
12 Oct 2022
It might not be the Alpine Fault's fault
The first thing people in Ōtepoti Dunedin can do to prepare for an earthquake is...
10 Oct 2022
New Chair appointed to Genetics Mātai Ira Governance Board
Dr Michelle Thunders has been appointed Chair of the Genetics Mātai Ira Governan...
13 Apr 2022
Alex van der Weerden, on the frontiers of biochemistry research
Scholarship recipient a gifted young researcher who is a part of a team doing 'g...
06 Apr 2022
Three Otago master's students excited to win annual DOC scholarships
Three of the 10 annual Department of Conservation scholarship recipients are Ota...
08 Mar 2022
Education Resources
Resources for school teachers, including the High School Biology website, Hands-...
05 Aug 2021
Dr Phil Wilcox receives Genetics Excellence in Education award
Dr Phil Wilcox (Ngāti Rakaipaaka, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa)...
29 Jul 2021
Ones to Watch: Te Whetu Aarahi Kerekere
Te Whetu says after looking more closely, she can see how she hasn’t abandoned h...
14 Jun 2021
Ones to Watch: Sunaina Born
At only 21 Sunaina has a wealth of experience to fuel her passion for her future...
26 Mar 2021
Healthy or Hoax? Home-based Genetic Testing for Health
DNA: Will a DNA-based diet help you fit your jeans?...
27 Aug 2020
Genetics student named Fulbright scholar
Genetics Masters student Anežka Hoskin has been named a Fulbright New Zealand sc...
06 Aug 2020
Fulbright honours to eight University of Otago graduates
Eight University of Otago graduates from across the University have been named F...
21 Jun 2019
Major donation supports research into early-stage cancer detection
Major donation supports research into early-stage cancer detection...
16 Apr 2019
16 April 2019, Discovery of oral cancer biomarkers could save thousands of lives
Discovery of oral cancer biomarkers could save thousands of lives...
22 Feb 2019
Fulbright Award for GO Director
Fulbright Award for GO Director...
23 Jan 2019
Genetic mātauranga returns benefits to community
Aneska Hoskin is working with Māori and New Zealand based Pacific Islanders furt...
16 Oct 2018
Otago researcher takes genomic sequencing to the farm to help transform lives
Otago researcher takes genomic sequencing to the farm to help transform lives...
16 Jul 2018
New findings for ‘gifted’ Otago geneticist diagnosing rare genetic disorders
New findings for ‘gifted’ Otago geneticist diagnosing rare genetic disorders...
16 May 2018
Nominations open for Otago Science Awards
A call is being made to recognise Otago’s science heroes with nominations now op...
08 Nov 2017
DIY DNA school workshops a roaring success
Genetics Otago hosted 300 Year 7&8 students for school workshops...
21 Sep 2017
2018 Zonta Science Award
The Zonta Club of Wellington is calling for applications for the 2018 Zonta Scie...
13 Sep 2017
Genetics Stories
Genetics Otago student journeys and Genetics research stories....
07 Sep 2017
New Genetics Otago Director excited by challenge
New Genetics Otago Director excited by challenge...
31 Aug 2017
Science-inspired exhibition impresses
Science-inspired exhibition impresses...
18 Aug 2017
Genomics Aotearoa: a step-change for NZ genomics
About Genomics Aotearoa - New Zealand's new collaborative genomics platform...
18 Aug 2017
18 August 2017 Otago to lead $35m new advanced genomics platform
18 August 2017 - Otago to lead $35m new advanced genomics platform - Media Relea
21 Jun 2017
Darwinedin: Big Week in NZ's Genetics Capital
Great genetics public events in Dunedin 2-6 July 2017...
20 Jun 2017
Celebrating 30 years of science outreach at Otago
An article just published in the New Zealand Science Review celebrates 30 years...
12 May 2017
Māori Division of Sciences graduating students
See a full list of Maori Division of Sciences graduating students, May 2017...
15 Mar 2017
15 March 2017, Otago’s flagship research centres confirmed
The University of Otago has reconfigured the line-up of its flagship research ce...
15 Mar 2017
GSA Conference Hits Dunedin 2-6 July 2017
Details of the GSA Annual Conference with the NZSBMB held in Dunedin, 2-6 July 2...
26 Aug 2016
Otago eDNA Researchers Target New Standard for Measuring Marine Biodiversity
Innovative eDNA research wins University of Otago researchers a Sustainable Seas...