Earthquakes disrupt sperm whales’ ability to find food
Thursday, 20 February 2020
Otago scientists studying sperm whales off the coast of Kaikōura have discovered earthquakes affect their ability to find food for at least a year.
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Coastal People: Southern Skies researchers feature in He Kitenga
Monday, 17 February 2020
Researchers in the collaboration Coastal People: Southern Skies feature prominently in the latest edition of He Kitenga, a prestigious University of Otago research publication.
Testing seawater of the future? A study at Whakaari/White Island
Wednesday, 5 February 2020
University of Otago scientists are leading research into the possibility that the shallow submarine vents off New Zealand’s volcanic Whakaari/White Island could provide a natural laboratory to study the impacts of future climate change on our oceans.
‘Shark Spy’ needs your help this summer
Thursday, 19 December 2019
The old catchphrase “the only good shark, is a dead shark” is something that Rob Lewis and the University’s NZ Marine Studies Centre (NZMSC) are aiming to squash this summer.
Penguin study reveals Southern Ocean’s Ice Age history
Tuesday, 17 December 2019
A new scientific study headed by the University of Otago has revealed important clues as to how Southern Ocean ecosystems responded to past global climate change events.
Otago research reveals past rapid Antarctic ice loss due to ocean warming
Friday, 6 December 2019
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.
Otago researchers lead multi-million dollar Antarctic research projects
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
A world-leading Antarctic project investigating how ecosystems in the Ross Sea region might respond to climate change is to be led by Otago’s Associate Professor Miles Lamare.
Samoa climate change resilience challenges Western perceptions
Thursday, 21 November 2019
The resilience of Samoan communities in the face of climate change is providing a blueprint for other nations to follow, according to Samoa and Otago researchers.
Rebuilding coastal ecosystems
Tuesday, 5 November 2019
Newsroom reports on an MBIE-funded project restoring coastal environments by supporting kelp forests. University of Otago's Department of Marine Science leads the project.
Otago scientists win national outstanding research awards
Friday, 18 October 2019
Two University of Otago scientists have received prestigious awards at the New Zealand Research Honours gala this evening.
Marine Scientist receives Association for Women in the Sciences award
Thursday, 10 October 2019
Marine Science Professor Abby Smith has been named the 2019 recipient of the Miriam Dell Award for Excellence in Science Mentoring.
Marine Science releases Life Between the Tides poster
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
A species-packed watercolour poster illustrating the strange and amazing marine animals and plants found on the rocky shore and hiding in rock pools at low tide has been released by the University's New Zealand Marine Studies Centre (NZMSC).
Division of Sciences presents 2018 awards
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
The Division of Sciences recently celebrated its annual awards recognising the breadth of work undertaken across many areas of University life including research, teaching, community engagement, technical and administrative support.
Otago researcher to explore new Antarctic frontiers
Monday, 5 November 2018
Otago Geophysicist Professor Gary Wilson will join a team of New Zealand scientists in exploring new frontiers in Antarctica this season when they travel across the Ross Ice Shelf to collect information that helps identify the conditions that lead to the retreat of glaciers and sea level rise.
Fishy role ends with retirement
Thursday, 11 October 2018
The Manager of the University of Otago’s New Zealand Marine Studies Centre (NZMSC) Tessa Mills will tomorrow hang up her “trusty blue polar fleece” for the last time when she retires after 13 years at the helm.
Bottle caps turned into artwork
Thursday, 9 August 2018
One thousand plastic bottle caps donated by staff and students from across the University’s Dunedin campus have been turned into a beautiful piece of art aimed at educating people about the impact of plastics on the creatures that live in the ocean.
Art-science interactions push the boundaries
Thursday, 26 July 2018
Two of the Otago scientists involved in the new Art + Oceans exhibition currently on display at Otago Museum’s HD Skinner Annex rolled up their sleeves and took a more hands-on role in the creative process.
International Antarctic role for Otago Professor
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
University of Otago Marine scientist Professor Gary Wilson has been elected Vice-President of a major international group coordinating research in Antarctica.
Seashore guide makes Notable Book list
Thursday, 19 April 2018
A book written to encourage New Zealanders to explore tidepools and mudflats has been named a 2018 Storylines Notable Book.
2017 General Staff Award winners named
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Two women who work tirelessly to enhance the University and its contributions to the wider community have won this year’s University of Otago Award for Exceptional Performance by General Staff.
