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01 Apr 2023

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23 Mar 2023

Otago appoints Ron Lister Chair in Geography


A geographer whose career has focused on ensuring those who are marginalised, vu...

21 Mar 2023

Otago appoints Ron Lister Chair in Geography


A geographer whose career has focused on ensuring those who are marginalised, vu...

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25 Nov 2022

Fascinating talk on just sustainabilities for Ron Lister memorial lecture


The Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University...

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...

31 Oct 2022

Poutoko Taiea, Distinguished Chair appointments announced


Five University of Otago internationally acclaimed scholars and leaders have bee...

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31 Oct 2022

Poutoko Taiea, Distinguished Chair appointments announced


Five Otago internationally acclaimed scholars and leaders have been appointed as...

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20 Sep 2022

Foulden Maar book reveals treasures of ancient ecosystem


Foulden Maar book reveals treasures of ancient ecosystem...

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12 Sep 2022

Taking charge in the face of adversity – climate change adaptors focus of project


As the world struggles to take meaningful action on climate change, University o...

13 Apr 2022

Call for pipe upgrades after Asbestos found in Christchurch drinking water


A new study concludes ageing underground pipes in many Christchurch suburbs are...

16 Mar 2022

Get the grass off - new Rakiura dune restoration book celebrates 20-year project


A new book from Otago's School of Geography goes beyond celebrating the Departme...

21 Jul 2020

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13 Sep 2012

Children’s own perspectives on the Christchurch quakes


The ways that school-age children experienced the after-effects of the Christchu...

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