02 Oct 2026
New resource helps stroke survivors find ways to get moving
A new resource co-designed with Aotearoa New Zealand stroke survivors and their support people aims to make physical act...
02 Oct 2026
Otago University researchers awarded over $800,000 in CMRF Grants
Seven researchers from the University of Otago, Faculty of Medicine-Christchurch Ōtautahi have been awarded over $800,00...
01 Oct 2026
From dental crowns to diamond-encrusted business crowns
With the Otago MBA 50th Anniversary Celebration drawing near (12 – 14 November 2026) we thought we’d check in with Assoc...
01 Oct 2026
Proof of Concept winners tackle chronic pain and head impact risk
Research into alleviating chronic pain and managing head impact risk were centre stage at this year’s Proof of Concept c...
30 Sep 2026
New genetic testing guidance could improve patient diagnosis worldwide
New guidance co-led by University of Otago researchers could help more people with suspected inherited diseases receive...
29 Sep 2026
Stressed ice shelves and mountains of food
Geology Professor David J Prior ended up in Antarctica by accident.
29 Sep 2026
Rural-specific postgraduate pathways needed to improve health outcomes
Training doctors for rural practice is important, but on its own is not enough to help reduce health inequities for peop...
28 Sep 2026
Study unlocks parasitic mind-control code
Scientists have long marvelled at a chilling biological phenomenon: parasites that force their terrestrial hosts to marc...
28 Sep 2026
Humanities researchers return to Queenstown Lakes for MindJam
A popular annual event is set to return to Queenstown Lakes this Labour Weekend.
25 Sep 2026
Wai Ora holds opening ceremonies
Last week the University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka held opening ceremonies for Wai Ora, a transformative facility...
24 Sep 2026
Dentistry team wins for novel e-learning tool
A Faculty of Dentistry research team has won the 2026 University of Otago Research Group award for developing state-of-t...
24 Sep 2026
Drive for data draws international student to Otago
A desire to understand the differences between health systems around the world has led a London School of Economics stud...