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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...
01 Sep 2026
Kaikōura erosion monitoring holds answers for world’s rock coastlines
Erosion rates on parts of the Kaikōura Peninsula more than doubled after the 2016 earthquake, showing major quakes can “...
18 Aug 2026
Celebrating Our Home in dance video
An Otago tauira is hoping a video she has made, featuring some of the most beautiful parts of Ōtepoti, will help people...
25 Mar 2026
Otago subjects among the best in the world
Four University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka subjects have been ranked in the top 50 globally.
12 Mar 2026
New avalanche mapping system aims to keep people safe in our mountains
The number of mountain visitors, including tourists, is rapidly growing in New Zealand.
05 Mar 2026
Geographer Ron Lister’s legacy continues at Otago
An Otago geographer with a career focused on development issues in New Zealand and globally is well placed to take up th...
10 Feb 2026
Award for contributions to Indigenous-led urban planning
Te Iho Whenua - School of Geography Distinguished Professor Michelle Thompson-Fawcett has received the prestigious Austr...
10 Dec 2025
Otago announces 32 new professors
Twenty-six University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka academics are being promoted to the position of Professor, with a...
29 Oct 2025
Viewing cities through children’s eyes – a report
Young children have a unique perspective of the world, one that should be considered when designing urban spaces and cit...
11 Jul 2025
Urban climate pioneer honoured by The Royal Society
In this Q&A, we talk with Otago Geography alumna Professor Sue Grimmond, who was recently elected a Fellow of the presti...
17 Jun 2025
Otago role models shape distinguished career
Otago alumnus Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley FRSNZ says former Otago geographers Ron Lister and Brian He...
28 May 2025
Breaking the cycle with a ski, row, cycle and run
Scott Casey-Wooldridge is doing his bit to break a cycle of intergenerational trauma, and hopes he can help others do th...