Science PhD candidates receive Antarctica NZ scholarships
Monday, 7 September 2020 9:04am
Two science PhD candidates are celebrating their recent $20,000 Doctoral scholarships announced recently by Antarctica NZ.
Foulden Maar research points to a future global greening
Thursday, 20 August 2020 10:23am
Research using fossils from Otago’s controversial Foulden Maar site shows future environmental conditions may be more favourable to plant growth and forest expansion resulting in a global greening effect.
Rock stars, rocks and lasting friendships
Tuesday, 18 August 2020 10:18am
Good things take time, but in addition to completing his long-awaited Masters of Science in Geology Ross Nicolls has also gained a new and lasting life-long friendship.
Geology in the genes for Gorman family
Friday, 14 August 2020 11:45am
Clare Gorman is following in her family’s footsteps and was going to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Geology this weekend prior to this week’s cancellation.
EQC grant unites earth and social sciences
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 11:27pm
The Southland region could be New Zealand’s largest area of incomplete fault information, but University of Otago researchers can now fill in the gaps after receiving a new EQC grant.
EQC grant unites earth and social sciences
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 9:34am
Southland could be New Zealand’s largest area of incomplete seismic fault information, but University of Otago researchers can now fill in the gaps after receiving a new EQC grant.
Select staff return to campus under Level 3
Wednesday, 6 May 2020 9:46pm
The Otago Bulletin Board meets some of the staff able to return to campus in Alert Level 3.
Science goes online and virtual
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 8:46pm
The COVID-19 lockdown has created unique challenges for science online learning and the translation of lab work and field trips traditionally considered essential for experiential learning. The Otago Bulletin Board “visited” the Department of Geology and the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences to see how they have responded.
Scientists again highlight need for fault avoidance zone at Franz Josef town
Tuesday, 4 February 2020 2:12pm
New research has reinforced that the way the town of Franz Josef Glacier is situated and occupied could mean a very real and significant loss of life and property when the Alpine Fault next ruptures.
Two awards for Ewan Fordyce
Friday, 20 December 2019 1:12pm
Geology’s Professor Ewan Fordyce has received two significant awards, honouring his contributions to his field.
Otago research reveals past rapid Antarctic ice loss due to ocean warming
Friday, 6 December 2019 10:00am
New research from the University of Otago has found the sensitive West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsed during a warming period just over a million years ago when atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were lower than today.
