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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...
07 Oct 2025
Early Career Award recipients making an impact
The recipients of the 2025 University of Otago Early Career Awards are already having a positive impact on society and t...
30 Sep 2025
Otago student 3-D prints innovative animal monitoring system
Just how do neural circuits in the brain respond to stress? Why do we change our sleep and eating habits during stressf...
11 Sep 2025
Otago celebrates research excellence
The creativity, dedication and impact of University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have been recognised in...
21 Aug 2025
Determination and passion drive success in university studies
An important lesson PhD candidate Matt Reily-Bell learnt from his university studies was that the things that you strugg...
19 Aug 2025
Macknight family gift aims to spark curiosity and enquiry
To honour Emeritus Professor Tony Macknight’s contagious enthusiasm, innovative thinking and love of teaching, his famil...
19 Aug 2025
No longer a pain in the arm? Vaccine innovation focus of research
Forget needles, University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led research hopes to make getting vaccinated as easy as swal...