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Latest news from early-career researchers
03 Jun 2026
Hunger impacts eating decisions – Otago study
We are often told not to go to the supermarket on an empty stomach.
29 May 2026
Kaupapa Māori-led approach needed for eating disorders – study
Researchers are calling for stronger investment in kaupapa Māori-led eating disorder services, after new research has re...
08 May 2026
‘Doing right’ by community a driving force for researcher
For PhD candidate Helena Abolins-Thompson, being able to work closely with her community and whānau during her post-grad...
17 Mar 2026
Waste Less, Care More toolkit launches
Commerce graduate and current Food Science PhD candidate Elena Piere can now say she had a hand in preventing 13.1 tonne...
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.
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...
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...
30 Oct 2025
Award-winning researcher tackling disease through diet
At a time when diet-related diseases are among the world’s biggest health challenges, Associate Professor Andrew Reynold...
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...
03 Oct 2025
Māori data sovereignty kaupapa going international
A Teaching Fellow at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has the opportunity to present her mahi on the global stage.
22 Sep 2025
Study puts youth bedtime routines under spotlight
Sleep guidelines suggest no screens, no exercise, and no food in the hour before bed, but do they work and how many youn...
11 Sep 2025
Next generation therapeutics a winner
Dr Zoe Tasma, from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, has been named the winner of the 2025 Otago Innovatio...