News
01 Oct 2026
Biotechnology that delivers real benefits for New Zealanders
Some of Otago’s mid-career researchers will benefit from a new initiative to help New Zealand make the most of emerging...
23 Sep 2026
Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in range of water sources
A study has found chemicals which can impact fertility and reproductive health are contaminating both natural and drinki...
07 Sep 2026
Biomedical students’ research in the spotlight
One of the highlights of the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) calendar is its student-lead research symposium, showc...
23 Jul 2026
Mothers’ devotion to newborns begins in the brain
New research has found a hormone is responsible for making mothers’ interactions with newborns feel rewarding rather tha...
09 Jul 2026
Tampons tested for hormone disrupting chemicals
A study has found some tampons leach low levels of chemicals which disrupt hormones, regardless of being synthetic or or...
02 Jul 2026
Awards showcase early career research talent
Congratulations to Nicholas Anderson, from the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (BMS), for taking out the top honour in th...
25 Mar 2026
Otago subjects among the best in the world
Four University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka subjects have been ranked in the top 50 globally.
23 Feb 2026
Sex hormones play vital role in shaping brain says visiting academic
Although men and women are mostly similar, we do have differences in cognitive performance, brain structure, emotional p...
27 Jan 2026
DNA variants, zebrafish and a ‘wild idea’
A modest grant for a bold idea led to a new frontier in biomedical research and helped launch a brilliant career.
10 Dec 2025
Otago announces 32 new professors
Twenty-six University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka academics are being promoted to the position of Professor, with a...
06 Nov 2025
Re-established Research Centre funding welcome in ‘grim’ environment
Research centres are celebrating securing money from the recent Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka University of Otago Research Centre...
21 Oct 2025
Award-winning wāhine integrating mātauranga Māori at Otago
The two Health Sciences Division wāhine recognised in this year’s Otago Research Awards are making a difference - not on...