Breakthrough research to revolutionise internet communication
Thursday, 18 April 2019 11:21am
A team of University of Otago / Dodd-Walls Centre scientists have created a novel device that could enable the next generation of faster more energy efficient internet. Their breakthrough results have been published in the world’s premiere scientific journal Nature this morning.
Australian getting under surface to determine Otago’s quake history
Tuesday, 16 April 2019 9:29pm
Earthquakes weren’t part of Jonathan Griffin’s upbringing in Australia, but when he visited Pakistan at the end of his undergraduate geology degree in 2005, it coincided with the devastating Kashmir earthquake. That changed his future path.
Borneo trip with tropical ecology paper changes student’s path
Thursday, 11 April 2019 9:27pm
Tegan Murrell knew she was taking the right course when her lecturer announced a new paper on tropical ecology involving a three-week field trip to Borneo.
Surveying’s Samoan Connections
Wednesday, 3 April 2019 9:11pm
A name can say a lot, especially one as long and beautiful as surveying student’s Geodes Laufanuaosamoa Mefiposeta Maualaivao.
April 2019 digital calendar
Monday, 1 April 2019 11:24am
Roan Vasdev took the photo which has become this month’s digital calendar during a trip to Trotters Gorge.
Seeing is believing ... unfortunately
Monday, 1 April 2019 10:41am
The University is excited to announce the launch of campus helicopter tours, under the capable captaincy of Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne.
DOC calling for sightings after University of Otago field trip discovers entangled whale
Friday, 29 March 2019 4:05pm
A group of staff and students from the University of Otago encountered an entangled humpback whale off the Otago coast on Thursday afternoon (28th March). The group was on a postgraduate field trip making observations of seabirds and marine mammals when they spotted the whale approximately 10 kilometres east of Karitane.
ScienceTeller bringing Afterlife experts to Otago
Thursday, 28 March 2019 8:02pm
Bringing science and storytelling together, the upcoming ScienceTeller 2019 exploring Science and the Afterlife, is the inspiration of the inquiring minds of Associate Professor Jesse Bering, Director of the Centre for Science Communication, and Professor Jamin Halberstadt of the Department of Psychology.
Seminar recording: Avoiding a colonial mind-set when building a research collaboration with colleagues in a low and middle income country
Tuesday, 26 March 2019 1:21pm
Avoiding a colonial mind-set when building a research collaboration with colleagues in a low and middle income country.
A seminar by Professor Philip Hill, Centre for International Health, University of Otago (18 March 2019, Bioethics Centre, University of Otago)
Study highlights detrimental effect of overlooking female athletes’ nutritional needs
Monday, 25 March 2019 11:48am
As poor nutrition can negatively affect everything from bone to reproductive health, more attention needs to be paid to the specific nutritional needs of female athletes, a collaborative study from the University of Otago and University of Waikato argues.
Support offered to staff and students following Christchurch tragedy
Monday, 18 March 2019 1:45pm
Drop-in centres and tribute areas have been established for staff and students on the Dunedin and Christchurch campuses – aiming to provide support and a place to respond – following the tragic mosque shootings in Christchurch on Friday which have claimed 50 lives.
Study proves importance of bird poo in enhancing coral growth
Friday, 15 March 2019 9:50am
A University of Otago study has shown the positive impact bird poo, or guano, has on coral growth in tropical seas.
Otago bioethicist adds voice to global plea for moratorium on heritable genome editing
Thursday, 14 March 2019 9:24am
A University of Otago bioethicist has added his voice to a global plea for a moratorium on heritable genome editing from a group of international scientists and ethicists in the wake of the recent Chinese experiment aiming to produce HIV immune children.
Structured play helps toddlers self-regulate, altering their life course – Otago study
Wednesday, 13 March 2019 11:02am
Through simple games and day-to-day tasks, parents can help their children learn self-regulation, a skill considered essential for success, a University of Otago study has found.
2019 Harraways Visiting Professor named
Tuesday, 12 March 2019 9:56pm
Vancouver-based Professor Rickey Yada has been named as the second Harraways 1867 Visiting Professor and will arrive as a guest of Otago on 6 June.
University of Otago-led research published
Monday, 11 March 2019 1:29pm
A supplement issue of the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases entitled ‘Typhoid fever and the introduction of the typhoid conjugate vaccine in Africa and Asia’ has been published online.
Marine Science releases Life Between the Tides poster
Tuesday, 5 March 2019 4:51pm
A species-packed watercolour poster illustrating the strange and amazing marine animals and plants found on the rocky shore and hiding in rock pools at low tide has been released by the University's New Zealand Marine Studies Centre (NZMSC).
Physics Professor receives NZ Antarctic Medal
Monday, 4 March 2019 9:56am
Professor Pat Langhorne is quick to downplay the honour bestowed on her as the first female recipient of the New Zealand Antarctic Medal.
Science Academy welcomes new co-ordinator
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 11:16am
There was no easing into Wendy Dunn’s new role as Science Teaching Co-ordinator for Science Academy (OUASSA) when she welcomed 64 year 13 students and 15 teachers on to campus last month.
NZ taking the lead on Ocean Acidification at Otago
Wednesday, 13 February 2019 10:31am
Representatives from Commonwealth countries will converge on Dunedin this month as the University is the venue for the first workshop on ocean acidification.
New Zealand leading Commonwealth into fight against ocean acidification
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 3:49pm
Major steps to harness the collective power of the Commonwealth in the fight against ocean acidification will take place at the University of Otago, Dunedin in mid-February.
Otago study proves value of teaching open-water survival skills to children
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 1:32pm
Despite the majority of drownings occurring in open-water, basic aquatic skills are typically taught in swimming pools.
Otago events focus on creating healthy places to live
Monday, 11 February 2019 11:34am
How active, healthy, and sustainable cities can positively impact people, the economy and the environment, will be discussed at a public forum at the University of Otago this Friday.
Otago nutrition experts call for updated national survey to see what NZ’ers are eating
Thursday, 7 February 2019 1:55pm
As dietary factors and obesity have taken over as the key causes of the global burden of disease, University of Otago nutrition experts say there’s a desperate need for a national nutrition survey to see what New Zealanders are eating, with the most recent survey a decade old.
DNA provides insights into penguin evolution and reveals two new extinct penguins
Thursday, 7 February 2019 12:29pm
New research has improved our understanding of when and why penguins evolved, and has identified two recently extinct penguins from New Zealand’s remote Chatham Islands.
Special Topic: One Health distance-taught paper PUBH740 25 February - 12 April 2019
Monday, 4 February 2019 12:20pm
Special Topic: One Health (distance taught) PUBH740 (25 February - 12 April 2019) offered through the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine
Glimpse of the future of the south from last summer’s heatwave
Tuesday, 29 January 2019 8:51am
Fish normally seen in sub-tropical waters arrived; the kelp that provides habitat for other fish and marine species died off; farmed salmon failed to thrive – even surfers could wear board shorts instead of wetsuits.
Genetic mātauranga returns benefits to community
Wednesday, 23 January 2019 9:05am
Anežka Hoskin is working with Māori and New Zealand based Pacific Islanders furthering genetic mātauranga (knowledge) on metabolic diseases that influence obesity.
2019 Harraways Visiting Professor named
Wednesday, 16 January 2019 11:12am
Vancouver-based Professor Rickey Yada has been named as the second Harraways 1867 Visiting Professor as a guest of Otago in June–July.
Science Division announces academic promotions
Wednesday, 19 December 2018 3:29pm
The Science Division is pleased to announce the promotion of five academics to the position of professor, and a further five to the position of associate professor.
Otago report investigates ‘shifting the peaks’ of electricity consumption via three residential appliances
Wednesday, 19 December 2018 9:54am
A University of Otago study has examined the potential for New Zealand residential electricity consumption to be shifted to reduce costs for consumers, demand on infrastructure and avoid future carbon emissions.
University’s 150th year kicks off with Hands-On Otago’s 30th Anniversary
Tuesday, 18 December 2018 1:39pm
Most teenagers would prefer to spend their summer holidays on the beach, but nearly 400 Year 12 and 13 students are dedicating a week of their break to travel to Dunedin for a taste of student life.
The University fosters Tongan connections
Monday, 17 December 2018 10:41am
Raised in a Tongan speaking family in Auckland, the first time Mary Jane Kivalu visited Tonga was as a teenager with her mother. Recently she made her second trip to the Kingdom to help launch the Otago Tongan Alumni Network.
Otago scientists invent easier, cheaper way to measure gravity
Monday, 17 December 2018 1:07pm
The world has one official kilogram against which all other country’s kilograms are measured and scales calibrated.
Doctorate graduate explores what gender can engender
Thursday, 13 December 2018 3:35pm
Marea Colombo, the eldest daughter of Otago Vice-Chancellor and Psychology Professor Harlene Hayne and Head of the Department of Psychology Professor Mike Colombo, will graduate on Saturday with her PhD in … Psychology. She spoke to the Otago Bulletin Board about her studies and her future plans.
Division of Sciences presents 2018 awards
Tuesday, 11 December 2018 10:39pm
The Division of Sciences recently celebrated its annual awards recognising the breadth of work undertaken across many areas of University life including research, teaching, community engagement, technical and administrative support.
Distinguished Research Medal winner making an applied impact
Tuesday, 4 December 2018 10:46pm
This year’s University of Otago Distinguished Research Medal winner has been described as a research powerhouse.
Food Science Alliance signed with Chinese University
Thursday, 29 November 2018 8:42pm
The University of Otago has signed an agreement with Jiangnan University in China establishing the ‘Belt & Road’ University Alliance for Food Science and Education (BRUA-FSE).
Memorial to be held for Emeritus Professor Keith Hunter
Tuesday, 20 November 2018 12:31pm
A memorial service will be held next week for Keith Hunter, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Sciences, who died at his home late last month.
New study finds link between smell and obesity
Monday, 19 November 2018 1:00pm
University of Otago researchers have broken new ground by identifying a link between smell and obesity. The findings will be published today in the international Obesity Reviews journal.
