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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...