08 May 2026
Mothers bear brunt of food insecurity – study shows
Mothers from households which don’t have enough food are going to great lengths to ensure their infants are fed well, of...
19 Mar 2026
Otago lab addresses the people-side of food safety
A new University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka initiative aims to improve food safety in Aotearoa New Zealand.
11 Aug 2025
Sciences recognise staff with continuous service awards
Long-serving staff in the Division of Sciences have been recognised for their dedicated service to the University in the...
12 Jun 2025
'A roller coaster, in the best way'
Manaaki Scholars Grace Asaua and Muffet Taro spoke with communicatons adviser Koren Allpress about their time at Ōtakou...
01 Nov 2024
Supervisor of the Year 2024
Dr Jeff Foote, of the Department of Management, has won the Otago University Students’ Association Overall Supervisor of...
28 Aug 2024
Gardening with purpose
New collaborative gardens on the Dunedin campus aim to show students the journey from garden to plate, supply a campus f...
26 Aug 2024
'The Career Break Paradox' wins Otago's Three Minute Thesis
For some people, it may well have been the ‘worst year of their life’, but it seems they are still in favour of the conc...
07 Aug 2024
Project hopes to shift Pacific ideas on food
Making positive shifts today to improve the nutrition of Pacific communities in the future is the hope of a University o...
17 Jul 2024
Evening activity for better sleep – Otago study
Rigorous exercise before bed has long been discouraged, but University of Otago researchers have found short bursts of l...
24 May 2024
Baby food pouches in spotlight
Food pouches are a popular, but contentious, food choice for babies, but new University of Otago research shows they may...
17 Jul 2023
Food insecurity a 'very complex' problem
When coming up with solutions for food insecurity, it’s important that the people directly affected are a part of the co...
04 Jul 2023
HRC grants $51 million to Otago researchers
Otago researchers have received a significant $51 million funding boost from the Health Research Council of New Zealand.