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31 Mar 2026

Otago recognises Samoan health, education and community leader


A trailblazing University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka alumnus who played crucial roles in the development of Samoa’s...

Tagiilima-Feleti

02 Jul 2025

Pacific Islands Centre Manager’s work anchored in Aiga


At the heart of the University of Otago’s Pacific Islands Centre (PIC) is a quiet but determined presence, Tagiilima Fel...

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18 Jun 2025

Empowering iTaukei voices in workplace safety


A proud iTaukei academic and newly appointed lecturer in the Department of Management at the University of Otago, Dr Jek...

18 Mar 2025

Science showcase Samoa bound


An Otago academic is heading to Samoa to share a showcase about the science of medicines with communities.

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09 Mar 2025

Vaccination programme saves lives and millions


A Turanga Health vaccination programme saved lives and created millions in social value, a seminal research project has...

Clocktower registry building with lights on at dusk.

16 Dec 2024

Eleven gain Summer Studentships


Eleven Māori and Pacific Otago students will get a taste of a career in health research over the summer break, thanks to...

Dianne Sika-Paotonu

05 Dec 2024

Otago appoints inaugural Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pacific


Championing the vision for Pacific, by Pacific, into the Pacific, and ensuring a place for all, are key strategic priori...

Clara Fergus

29 Nov 2024

Emerging UOC researchers awarded HRC grants


Four Christchurch researchers have received Health Research Council (HRC) grants to advance their careers in the fields...

28 Nov 2024

Emerging Otago researchers gain $2.8m funding


Sixteen University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have received $2.8 million of Health Research Council fun...

Dr Nils Birkholz and student Sarah de Roode at work in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology Fineran lab.

27 Nov 2024

Young scientist award for immunology researcher


Otago School of Biomedical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Nils Birkholz has been awarded the Asia-Pacific Protein Assoc...

POPO staff at the Sunpix Pacific Peoples Award Cermony with their Pacific Service Excellence Award. Pictured from left is, Feagaimaali’i Clinton Pupi, Letava Thompson, Fran Cockerell, Faumuina Professor Fa’afetai Sopoaga, Kalameli Fagasoaia and Tafā Tuputau Tafā Laulu.

26 Nov 2024

Recognition for POPO at prestigious awards


The Pacific Opportunities Programme at Otago (POPO) has been jointly awarded the Pacific Service Excellence Award at thi...

At Oka Sanerivi's PhD defence at the Samoan High Commission are, from left, Va’a o Tautai - Centre for Pacific Health Director Faumuina Professor Fa’afetai Sopoaga, School of Physiotherapy Clinical Education Programme Lead Chris Higgs, Oka Sanerivi, and School of Physiotherapy Dean Professor Leigh Hale.

20 Nov 2024

Otago student making history


Oka Sanerivi has made history. Not only is he the first Otago physiotherapy PhD candidate to defend his PhD off campus,...

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