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17 Nov 2025
Energy optimisation innovation internationally recognised
An Otago kaimahi has been recognised on the international stage for his mahi in spearheading a sector-leading initiative...
31 Oct 2025
Four-year fellowship for quantum memory research
A University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researcher whose mahi involves investigating the way crystals can be used i...
29 Oct 2025
Prestigious research honours for Otago academics
Five University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka academics have been honoured with four major awards for their research i...
15 Oct 2025
Otago scientists in top two per cent worldwide
The strength of science research at the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has been highlighted with 161 of the...
01 Oct 2025
Educator excellence rewarded
Two Otago mātaka have had their outstanding teaching ability recognised with Te Whatu Kairangi Aotearoa Tertiary Educato...
05 Sep 2025
Te Rangihīroa College leads the world in sustainable design
Te Rangihīroa College has just been recognised for world leadership as a green building.
19 Aug 2025
Health of Pacific meat workers at heart of HRC project
The workplace hazards thousands of Pacific meatworkers face each day will be at the centre of a new University of Otago...
06 Aug 2025
Otago leads the way with global sustainability rating
Otago’s dedication to food sustainability has been recognised with a prestigious, global certification – the first Unive...
30 Jun 2025
Five Fulbrights for Otago
Otago staff and alumni have scooped five of this year’s prestigious Fulbright New Zealand Graduate and Scholar Awards.
19 Jun 2025
Otago rises in international ranking
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is back among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS World Unive...
17 Jun 2025
Otago role models shape distinguished career
Otago alumnus Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley FRSNZ says former Otago geographers Ron Lister and Brian He...
16 Jun 2025
Taonga unveiling a highlight of OMS 150th
A very special part of the Otago Medical School 150th celebrations was the unveiling of a beautiful kākahu (cloak) – a t...