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Four men pose for a photo outside the Zoology Department's Marples Building.

15 Jun 2026

Simulation outbreak traced to Zoology Department

Forget 'Dungeons and Dragons', it’s 'Basements and Aliens' in the steampunk surrounds of Zoology's historic Marples Buil...

A group of Otago students are pictured outside their flat in the 1970s.

12 Jun 2026

Former ‘Hovel’ inhabitant recognised by King

Otago alumnus Rodney Wong (黃 华 鈴) says his favourite quote comes from philosopher Sun Tzu: “Opportunities multiply as th...

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11 Jun 2026

Said yes, saw results

From an “awkward” start to having a jampacked schedule – saying yes has resulted in Manaaki Scholar Latu Mafi making the...

Student Grace Cinque is pictured in front of the Ōwheo river

05 Jun 2026

Plotting a future that hits the mark

Grace Cinque’s spending her fourth year at Otago operating remote-controlled boats.

supermarket aisle

03 Jun 2026

Hunger impacts eating decisions – Otago study

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

the clocktower building from a distance, atumnal trees around it

02 Jun 2026

Breadth of Otago’s impact highlighted in King’s Birthday Honours

The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is proudly celebrating more than 20 alumni and staff recognised in this y...

Two women hold a large piece of seaweed between them at a rocky shore.

29 May 2026

Micronesian trailblazer inspires Pacific students at Otago

It isn’t every day you get the chance to hear from someone who’s been to the bottom of the ocean.

An arty shot of the band members of Ammonita.

29 May 2026

Heartbreak and squid inspire debut single from award-winning band

Five-piece alternative rock metal band Ammonita, who release their debut single 'Walnut' on all major streaming platform...

A female graduate in regalia, holding a flower bouquet

27 May 2026

Food science grad breaking all the expectations

As Adine Russell bites into a chocolate chip cookie, she explains that lay people often get food science and nutrition c...

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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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21 May 2026

Award-winning Otago space physicist joins 'mighty Kiwi'

A University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka space physicist is following in the footsteps of a “global science giant” a...

A group of people pose with a large wooden box.

21 May 2026

Antarctic whale flies to Smithsonian

It’s not every day you get to fulfil your mentor’s final wish – particularly when it involves transporting an enormous w...

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