Geophysical characterisation of gas hydrate systems on the southern Hikurangi Margin of New Zealand
Wednesday, 27 October 2021
A seminar by Francesco Turco, Department of Geology, University of Otago.
Magnolia Day tradition strong in Department of Geology
Thursday, 23 September 2021 2:20pm
Shortly before New Zealand entered Alert Level 4 this August, the first signs of spring were starting to pop up on the Dunedin campus.
Fiordland endeavours result in significant funding
Monday, 13 September 2021 9:01am
Ten University of Otago researchers have been named winners of the 2021 Endeavour Fund.
Sea ice history sheds light on future climate change impact on Antarctic plankton
Friday, 10 September 2021 9:38am
A 170m-long record of marine sediment core from Antarctica is yielding new insights into the complex relationship between sea ice, the productivity of marine plankton, and climate change.
Otago researchers secure significant Endeavour funding
Wednesday, 8 September 2021 7:59am
Understanding the future of fjords and their ability to soak up carbon is one of nine University of Otago scientific research projects receiving more than $16 million from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
Long-serving Geology Professor retires from teaching
Monday, 28 June 2021 9:22am
Professor Ewan Fordyce joined Otago’s Department of Geology in 1982. Just shy of 40 years later he has called time on his teaching career.
Dam strength determined by balanced rocks
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 10:49am
Balanced rocks, poised in position for 24,000 years, have been used to assess the current seismic integrity of the Clyde Dam in a University of Otago-led study.
Sisters in Science
Thursday, 3 June 2021 9:43am
Between them, Dr Cathy Cole and Dr Rosie Cole have clocked up three research expeditions to polar seas, forty ascents of Mount Tongariro, thousands of hours in a Scottish coral culture lab, and organised a ton of wax to mimic an eruption.
Geology gift provides unique hands-on fieldwork opportunities
Tuesday, 1 June 2021 11:23am
Seeing a need for today’s geology students to develop their hands-on field skills, Otago Geology alumnus Clynt Nauman and his fellow geologist and wife Jan decided to put their support behind re-establishing and enhancing two field trips run by Otago’s Department of Geology, Te Tari Tātai Arowhenua.
Power restructure needed to enhance Indigenous engagement in planning, research shows
Tuesday, 23 February 2021 11:16am
Impact assessments have a patchy history of effectively engaging Indigenous communities and providing positive outcomes for their aspirations – University of Otago research is providing a starting point to improve the situation.
A small fish helping to solve a big problem
Thursday, 12 November 2020 9:29am
An inter-disciplinary group of Otago researchers is embarking on a collaborative study into the use of biodegradable, edible food coatings to combat plastic pollution.
