New archive
18 Dec 2023
Study provides insights into diets of early primates
Turns out our love of sweet food goes back – way back – to our early primate anc...
12 Dec 2023
Otago announces 29 new professors
Twenty-nine University of Otago academics are being promoted to the position of...
11 Oct 2023
MoH OHRF and NZDRF Grant Awards 2023
The New Zealand Dental Association and Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health (MoH) ar...
20 Jul 2023
SJWRI awards celebrate our research stars
Our annual awards recognise the research achievements of our staff and students.
20 Jul 2023
Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium 2023
The Faculty of Dentistry’s annual Clinical Excellence Day and Sir John Walsh Res...
23 Jun 2023
Dad first, Distinguished Scientist second
The support of his family and colleagues are integral to his personal success, s...
11 May 2023
Tauira sinks teeth into unexpected calling
She has been “rolling with it” all her life, but a string of happy accidents has...
01 May 2023
Leipzig link leads to exchange of ideas
A new collaboration between the dental schools of the University of Otago and th...
17 Jan 2023
SJWRI Research Publication Awards presented to Associate Professor May Mei and Dr Mina Rajabi
Our Research Publication Awards celebrate the best research articles authored by...
17 Jan 2023
Professor Murray Thomson and Associate Professor Sunyoung Ma recognised for their research supervision
Professor Murray Thomson and Associate Professor Sunyoung Ma awarded SJWRI Resea...
19 Dec 2022
Extracting stories from teeth
Dr Carolina Loch is interested in stories – specifically those which an animal’s...
13 Dec 2022
Extinct 'monkey lemur' shows similarities to fossil humans
Extinct 'monkey lemur' shows similarities to fossil humans.
12 Sep 2022
SJWRI dental and oral health research supported by NZDRF and Ministry of Health
The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...
08 Sep 2022
Annual celebration of research crowned by presentation of postgraduate awards
SJWRI Research Day is the Faculty of Dentistry's annual celebration of research.
10 Aug 2022
Māori perspectives sought on forensics data
We would like your support in an exciting new research project, looking at Māori...
23 Jun 2022
Professor Richard Cannon recognised with international Distinguished Scientist Award
Professor Richard Cannon recognised with international Distinguished Scientist A...
03 Mar 2022
Tooth study prompts rethink of human evolution
A study into tooth wear in a group of wild Japanese macaques has significant imp...
24 Jan 2022
Submissions open for special dental issue of Nanomaterials, guest-edited by Dr May Mei and Dr KC Li
Special issue of Nanomaterials guest-edited by Dr May Mei and Dr KC Li, submissi...
22 Dec 2021
Postgraduate presentation awards celebrate our students' research
Research Day presentation awards 2021
21 Dec 2021
SJWRI Research Publication Awards presented to Associate Professor Dawn Coates and Dr Zhen Dong
Our Research Publication Awards celebrate the best research articles authored by...
20 Dec 2021
Professor Mauro Farella and Associate Professor Sunyoung Ma recognised as our Research Supervisors of the Year
Professor Mauro Farella and Associate Professor Sunyoung Ma awarded SJWRI Resear...
13 Dec 2021
Tooth cavities provide unique ecological insight into living primates and fossil humans
Tooth decay is a common and unfortunate problem for many of us, but two Universi...
06 Dec 2021
New faces in new places
New appointments and programmes for the Sir John Walsh Research Institute
14 Sep 2021
SJWRI research supported by 2021 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding
The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...
12 Aug 2021
SJWRI Research Day moves online, registrations now open
SJWRI Research Day moves online, registrations now open
10 May 2021
Professor Warwick Duncan appointed as new Director of the SJWRI
The Sir John Walsh Research Institute welcomes Professor Warwick Duncan as the t...
12 Apr 2021
'Smart' wearable device research leads to fellowship for early career researcher
Recent PhD graduate Dr Sabarinath Prasad is rejoining the SJWRI, having been awa...
18 Dec 2020
Archive
Sir John Walsh Research Institute news archive
18 Dec 2020
Prof Warwick Duncan and Dr Joanne Choi commended with Research Supervisor of the Year awards
Prof Warwick Duncan and Dr Joanne Choi were commended for excellence in research...
18 Dec 2020
Early career researchers celebrated through SJWRI Research Publication Awards
The Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Publication Awards for 2020 were...
17 Dec 2020
Webinar series shares our research and clinical excellence with the world
Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Spring Webinar Series
18 Nov 2020
Otago study finds link between teen chewing pace and obesity
Otago study finds link between teen chewing pace and obesity
02 Sep 2020
Otago research supported by 2020 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding
The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...
20 Aug 2020
Registrations now open for Clinical and Research Excellence Spring Webinar Series
Registrations are now open for the Faculty of Dentistry's Clinical and Research...
24 Oct 2019
Uncovering clues in ancient dolphin teeth
Uncovering clues in ancient dolphin teeth\nEarly Career Award for Distinction in...
11 Sep 2019
2019 Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards presented at SJWRI Research Day
The Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards for 2019 were presented at the conc...
11 Sep 2019
Celebrating our research excellence: SJWRI Research Day 2019
Report from SJWRI Research Day, Wednesday 11 September 2019
02 Sep 2019
SJWRI research supported by 2019 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding
The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...
07 Aug 2019
Introducing Dr Ian Towle, our new Sir Thomas Kay Sidey Postdoctoral Fellow
The SJWRI is delighted to introduce our Sir Thomas Kay Sidey Postdoctoral Fellow...
01 Jul 2019
$1.2M Health Research Council project grant awarded to A/Prof Brian Monk of the SJWRI
Congratulations to A/Prof Brian Monk of the SJWRI’s Molecular Microbiology resea...
30 Aug 2018
SJWRI Awards for 2018 presented at Research Day
The Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards for 2018 were presented at the conc...
30 Aug 2018
SJWRI Research Day 2018 celebrates our research excellence
Report from SJWRI Research Day 2018, Thursday 30 August
24 Aug 2018
SJWRI research supported by 2018 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding
SJWRI researchers highly successful in the 2018 NZ Dental Association Research F...
22 Aug 2018
Otago scientists have challenging but rewarding role in repatriation mission
Otago scientists have challenging but rewarding role in repatriation mission
07 Jun 2018
Dental decant a complex affair
Dental decant a complex affair
19 Jan 2018
2018 SJWRI PhD Scholarship and Sir Thomas Sidey Postdoctoral Fellowship rounds now open
The 2018 SJWRI PhD Scholarship and Sir Thomas Sidey Postdoctoral Fellowship roun...
05 Sep 2017
SJWRI Awards for 2017 presented at Research Day
The Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards for 2017 were presented at the conc...
05 Sep 2017
Report from SJWRI Research Day 2017, Tuesday 5 September
Report from SJWRI Research Day 2017, Tuesday 5 September at the Dunedin Public A...
07 Aug 2017
SJWRI oral health research supported by the NZ Dental Association and Ministry of Health in their 2017 funding rounds
SJWRI researchers were highly successful in the recent NZ Dental Association Res...
04 Jul 2017
Registration is now open for SJWRI Research Day 2017
Registration is now open for SJWRI Research Day, 5 September 2017, highlighting...
28 Jun 2017
SJWRI Three Minute Thesis competition showcases our postgraduate research
The 2017 SJWRI Three Minute Thesis Competition was held on Wednesday 28 June.
15 May 2017
Staff from the Faculty of Dentistry SJWRI make a major contribution to Periodontology 2000 journal
Staff from the Faculty of Dentistry Sir John Walsh Research Institute make a maj...
06 Apr 2017
Dentistry outreach project receives funding from the Otago Participatory Science Platform
Dentistry outreach project receives funding from the Otago Participatory Science...
14 Dec 2016
Otago academics made full professor
Seventeen leading academics from across the University of Otago’s Dunedin, Chris...
15 Sep 2016
SJWRI-led 'Silverbone' innovation supported by MBIE Endeavour Fund
MBIE Endeavour Fund supports SJWRI 'Silverbone' project, aimed at developing nov...
09 Sep 2016
Dental Technology Day showcases student research
2016 Dental Technology Research Day showcases student research
02 Sep 2016
Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards presented at Research Symposium 2016
Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards presented at Research Symposium 2016
02 Sep 2016
Report from the 2016 SJWRI Research Symposium, 1-2 September
Report from the 2016 SJWRI Research Symposium, 1-2 September, Dunedin Public Art...
02 Sep 2016
Report from the 2016 SJWRI Research Symposium, 1-2 September
Report from the 2016 SJWRI Research Symposium, 1-2 September, Dunedin Public Art...
19 Aug 2016
Success for SJWRI researchers in 2016 NZ Dental Association and Ministry of Health Oral Health Research grant rounds
SJWRI researchers were highly successful in the recent NZ Dental Association Res...
01 Jul 2016
Report from the IADR General Session, Seoul 2016
Report from the SJWRI from the IADR General Session, Seoul 2016
17 Jun 2016
Overcoming antifungal drug resistance: 2016 HRC success for A/Prof Brian Monk
Associate Professor Brian Monk's research into new antifungal drugs has been sup...
19 May 2016
SJWRI makes a good impression with Unlocking Curious Minds outreach project
SJWRI makes a good impression with MBIE Unlocking Curious Minds outreach project
12 May 2016
Dentistry summer students excel at OMSRS Scientific Meeting
Congratulations to 4th year BDS student Danyon Graham on winning the summer stud...
10 May 2016
Further evidence found against ancient “killer walrus” theory
An Otago-led team of scientists using techniques from the field of dentistry is...
23 Mar 2016
Events
Upcoming events hosted by the Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dent...
22 Mar 2016
Otago pleased by its placing in world university subject rankings
The University of Otago is ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world in...
05 Feb 2016
Mouth breathing while sleeping may increase tooth decay risk
Mouth breathing during sleep is linked to a more acidic oral environment that ma...
26 Nov 2015
Professor Richard Cannon elected President of the NZ Microbiological Society
Professor Richard Cannon was elected President of the New Zealand Microbiologica...
09 Nov 2015
Darryl Tong made full Professor of the University of Otago
Darryl Tong made full Professor of the University of Otago
22 Oct 2015
Outreach activity unlocks curious minds at Carisbrook School
Outreach activity unlocks curious minds at Carisbrook School
02 Oct 2015
Jenny McDowell represents Otago at the Trans-Tasman 3MT Competition
SJWRI PhD student Jenny McDowell represents Otago at the Trans-Tasman Three Minu...
03 Sep 2015
UltraD3 team awarded $1.2M in MBIE funding to develop new dental diagnostics
Prof Warwick Duncan and UltraD3 team awarded $1.2M in MBIE funding to develop ne...
26 Aug 2015
SJWRI PhD student Jenny McDowell wins University 3 Minute Thesis Competition
SJWRI PhD student Jenny McDowell wins University of Otago Three Minute Thesis Co...
26 Aug 2015
Prof Mauro Farella and Dr Jonathan Broadbent win prestigious research awards at IADR ANZ 2015
IADR ANZ 2015: Prof Mauro Farella wins the Alan Docking Award and Dr Jonathan Br...
26 Aug 2015
Gallery of images from IADR ANZ 2015
Gallery of images from IADR ANZ 2015, the 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the...
26 Aug 2015
SJWRI hosts highly successful 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the IADR ANZ Division
SJWRI and Faculty of Dentistry hosts highly successful 55th Annual Scientific Me...
19 Aug 2015
NZDA and Ministry of Health strong supporters of SJWRI research in 2015 grant rounds
SJWRI researchers were highly successful in the recent NZ Dental Association Res...
22 Jul 2015
2013-14 Research Report and Research Highlights now available online
2013-14 Research Report and Research Highlights now available on SJWRI website
09 Jul 2015
SJWRI Research Day, 9 July 2015
Report from SJWRI Research Day, 9 July 2015
09 Jul 2015
Gallery: SJWRI Research Day 2015
Gallery of images from SJWRI Research Day 2015 at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery
19 Jun 2015
IADR ANZ 2015 abstract submission deadline extended to 30 June
The abstract submission deadline for IADR ANZ 2015 in Dunedin has been extended...
12 Jun 2015
Oranga niho me ngā tangata whaiora: investigating the oral health of Māori mental health patients
Oranga niho me ngā tangata whaiora: investigating the oral health of Māori menta...
10 Jun 2015
Remembering Jules Kieser, one year on
Remembering Professor Jules Kieser, one year on
04 Jun 2015
Tracing oral health from childhood to mid-life: HRC funding success for Dr Jonathan Broadbent
Tracing oral health from childhood to mid-life: HRC funding success for Dr Jonat...
02 Jun 2015
2015 Colgate IADR New Zealand Section Student Poster Competition
Colgate IADR Student Poster Competition 2015
26 May 2015
SJWRI researchers supported by Lottery Health Research equipment grants
SJWRI researchers supported by Lottery Health Research equipment grants
06 May 2015
Otago academic pays tribute to NZ pioneers of facial surgery
Otago academic pays tribute to NZ pioneers of facial surgery
29 Apr 2015
Dentistry at Otago judged within the world’s top ten in the subject
The 2015 QS World University Subject Rankings has identified the University of O...
01 Apr 2015
University announces new dental school and science buildings
The University of Otago Council has agreed to spend in excess of $200 million on...
29 Jan 2015
Professorial promotion for SJWRI Clinical Research Director Warwick Duncan
Professorial promotion for SJWRI Clinical Research Director Warwick Duncan
05 Dec 2014
SJWRI PhD student Jenny McDowell wins AMP National Scholarship
SJWRI forensic biology PhD student Jenny McDowell awarded AMP Scholarship
07 Nov 2014
SJWRI students scoop OCEM awards
SJWRI students scoop Otago Centre for Electron Microscopy student awards
16 Oct 2014
SJWRI now on Facebook and Twitter
The Sir John Walsh Research Institute is now on Facebook and Twitter
15 Oct 2014
Introducing the Jules Kieser Memorial Trust
Introducing the Professor Jules Kieser Memorial Trust
07 Oct 2014
Student success at IADR ANZ 2014 meeting
Student success at IADR ANZ 2014 meeting
16 Sep 2014
SJWRI success at Division of Health Sciences Research Forum
SJWRI success at Division of Health Sciences Research Forum
13 Aug 2014
SJWRI success in NZDA Research Foundation and MoH Oral Health Research funding rounds
SJWRI success in NZDA Research Foundation and MoH Oral Health Research funding r...
31 Jul 2014
Gallery: SJWRI Research Day 2014
Gallery: SJWRI Research Day 2014