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Dr Stephanie Waller is presented with a certificate by Dame Margaret Sparrow.

22 Jun 2026

Talent for researching emerging viruses recognised

Dr Stephanie Waller has been awarded the 2026 Zonta Science Award for her work on viruses in New Zealand wildlife and he...

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11 Jun 2026

Heart research gets a boost with HRC funding

Otago heart researchers are on their way to developing potentially life-saving patient interventions, thanks to vital He...

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15 May 2026

Double celebrations for twin graduates

From helping the fight against tuberculosis to representing New Zealand in sport and creating lifelong connections along...

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11 May 2026

Keeping Aotearoa ahead of future pandemics

Lauren Jelley’s dedication to tracking viral infection in New Zealand over the last few years could boost the country’s...

Representatives from Fiji National University, University of Otago and The Pacific Community pose for a photo.

01 Apr 2026

Centre to strengthen disease prevention across Pacific

The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has marked a significant milestone in regional health collaboration with...

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24 Mar 2026

Otago’s pioneering tuberculosis research making a difference

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day – 24 March – is a good reminder that Aotearoa has a part to play in efforts to end the globa...

an aerial view of the walk way on the western side of the Leith, out front of the clocktower building, at autumn with students walking through

19 Mar 2026

Taking their research to the people

What do penguins, cell phones, ignorance and politics all have in common?

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19 Feb 2026

World expert sharing genome editing expertise with Otago researchers

How do good cells cope when bad things happen to them?

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15 Jan 2026

Strengthening Pacific pathways in Biomedical Sciences

Dr Sakiusa Baleivanualala’s appointment as Associate Dean Pacific for the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences reflects a jour...

Australian and New Zealand Society for Immunology President Professor Jose Villadangos awards Professor Roslyn Kemp (Department of Microbiology and Immunology) the Derrick Rowley medal for demonstrating outstanding service to the ASI and the discipline of immunology over many years.

19 Dec 2025

Leading immunologist recognised with trans-Tasman award

Professor Roslyn Kemp’s global contributions to immunology have been recognised by the Australian and New Zealand Societ...

Associate Professor Htin Lin Aung (left) and Associate Professor Aniruddha Chatterjee.

17 Dec 2025

From international students to Associate Deans International

Once international students themselves, Associate Professors Aniruddha Chatterjee and Htin Lin Aung are the first Otago...

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12 Dec 2025

Fellowships for Otago researchers

Three University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have each received $1.16 million fellowships to support the...

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