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03 Jun 2026

Hunger impacts eating decisions – Otago study


We are often told not to go to the supermarket on an empty stomach.

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21 May 2026

Finding the early signs of Alzheimer's disease


New research from the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has uncovered another clue to potentially identifying A...

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19 May 2026

Sex, death and science communication


With book titles including Perv, Suicidal and Why is the Penis Shaped Like That?, Professor Jesse Bering, Head of the Sc...

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17 May 2026

Dream professor spurs move from Delhi downunder


As the first person in her family to undertake a PhD, Navdeep Kaur’s ideas about what her supervisor should be like came...

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05 May 2026

Dunedin Study completes midlife assessment


The Dunedin Study is celebrating an important milestone – the successful completion of its age 52 data collection phase.

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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.

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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...

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26 Nov 2025

A meeting of bright young minds


This is what you might call a very high-powered lunch.

Vito Niuloa (left) and Philomena Talalima both agree the lab has made a significant difference as a supportive space of belonging for Pacific students.

13 Nov 2025

Pacific Indigenous Psychology research lab opens


The door is always open to the Galuola NIU-Psychology lab, a Pacific Indigenous Psychology research space opened by Psyc...

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12 Nov 2025

Royal Society honours Otago researchers


Two University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers, at either end of their careers, have received Royal Society...

02 Sep 2025

Three steps to help young adults thrive - study


Young adults face unique pressures that can have long-term health impacts, so University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka...

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25 Jul 2025

Otago researchers awarded major AI Catalyst Grant Funding


University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers will harness the power of AI to help New Zealanders live healthie...

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