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Weighing frame group - Nigel Barrett, Chris Button and Craig Steel

09 Sep 2024

The nuts and bolts of research


If you’re looking to custom-build something, Craig Steel is the one to call.

Celebrating the launch of a special issue of The Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand is (from left) co-editor Dr Carolina Loch, Emeritus Professor Daphne Lee, and co-editor Dr Jeffrey Robinson.

06 Sep 2024

Journal celebrates geology legend


The University of Otago’s Geology Museum is filled with fossil treasures includi...

A new species of pāua, called Haliotis pirimoana, has been discovered at Manawatāwhi Three Kings Islands.

03 Sep 2024

New species of pāua found


The naming of a new species of pāua further highlights the importance of biodive...

Surveyor Ansela Paea Fifita with Associate Dean Pacific (Sciences) Dr Edmond Fehoko, at Niu Lodge in Tonga.

03 Sep 2024

Surveying graduate contributes to Pacific Islands Leaders Forum


For the 53rd Pacific Islands Leaders Forum held in Tonga, Ansela Paea Fifita pla...

some pills and a pill container

28 Aug 2024

Kiwis’ MDMA use revealed


New research delves into New Zealanders’ use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamin...

28 Aug 2024

Gardening with purpose


New collaborative gardens on the Dunedin campus aim to show students the journey...

a bug

27 Aug 2024

Mistletoes home to invertebrates


Researchers are calling for native leafy mistletoes to be protected, as they are...

26 Aug 2024

'The Career Break Paradox' wins Otago's Three Minute Thesis


For some people, it may well have been the ‘worst year of their life’, but it se...

Photo of cupcakes

22 Aug 2024

Snack choices linked to BMI


New research has uncovered a link between the foods we snack on throughout the d...

Emeritus Professor Daphne Lee

22 Aug 2024

Geology’s fossil expert awarded Emeritus Professor


In recognition of her outstanding career as one of New Zealand’s most dedicated...

Photo of a Geodorcus Helmsi beetle

21 Aug 2024

Bigger not better for stag beetles


While bigger animals may tend to have better survival rates in the wild, that is...

Sciences Pacific Student and Community Support team: (L to R) Keenan Masina, Keilah Fox, Dr Vanisha Mishra-Vakaoti and Losana Taungapeau-Ikahihifo (absent, Associate Dean Pacific (Sciences) Dr Edmond Fehoko)

21 Aug 2024

Sciences Pacific Support team presenting at conference


Supporting Pacific students with learning how to learn has earned the Sciences P...

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