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Skulls of 29 million year old primates used in this study. Aegyptopithecus on left, Parapithecus on right. Photo credit – Matt Borths.

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...

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12 Dec 2023

Otago announces 29 new professors


Twenty-nine University of Otago academics are being promoted to the position of...

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11 Oct 2023

MoH OHRF and NZDRF Grant Awards 2023


The New Zealand Dental Association and Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health (MoH) ar...

Winners of SJWRI Awards for 2023

20 Jul 2023

SJWRI awards celebrate our research stars


Our annual awards recognise the research achievements of our staff and students.

Dentistry Clinical Research Excellence 2023

20 Jul 2023

Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium 2023


The Faculty of Dentistry’s annual Clinical Excellence Day and Sir John Walsh Res...

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23 Jun 2023

Dad first, Distinguished Scientist second


The support of his family and colleagues are integral to his personal success, s...

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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...

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01 May 2023

Leipzig link leads to exchange of ideas


A new collaboration between the dental schools of the University of Otago and th...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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10 Aug 2022

Māori perspectives sought on forensics data


We would like your support in an exciting new research project, looking at Māori...

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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...

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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...

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22 Dec 2021

Postgraduate presentation awards celebrate our students' research


Research Day presentation awards 2021

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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...

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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...

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06 Dec 2021

New faces in new places


New appointments and programmes for the Sir John Walsh Research Institute

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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...

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12 Aug 2021

SJWRI Research Day moves online, registrations now open


SJWRI Research Day moves online, registrations now open

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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...

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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

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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...

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18 Dec 2020

Early career researchers celebrated through SJWRI Research Publication Awards


The Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Publication Awards for 2020 were...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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11 Sep 2019

Celebrating our research excellence: SJWRI Research Day 2019


Report from SJWRI Research Day, Wednesday 11 September 2019

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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30 Aug 2018

SJWRI Research Day 2018 celebrates our research excellence


Report from SJWRI Research Day 2018, Thursday 30 August

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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...

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22 Aug 2018

Otago scientists have challenging but rewarding role in repatriation mission


Otago scientists have challenging but rewarding role in repatriation mission

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07 Jun 2018

Dental decant a complex affair


Dental decant a complex affair

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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04 Jul 2017

Registration is now open for SJWRI Research Day 2017


Registration is now open for SJWRI Research Day, 5 September 2017, highlighting...

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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.

Periodontology news

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...

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06 Apr 2017

Dentistry outreach project receives funding from the Otago Participatory Science Platform


Dentistry outreach project receives funding from the Otago Participatory Science...

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14 Dec 2016

Otago academics made full professor


Seventeen leading academics from across the University of Otago’s Dunedin, Chris...

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15 Sep 2016

SJWRI-led 'Silverbone' innovation supported by MBIE Endeavour Fund


MBIE Endeavour Fund supports SJWRI 'Silverbone' project, aimed at developing nov...

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09 Sep 2016

Dental Technology Day showcases student research


2016 Dental Technology Research Day showcases student research

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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01 Jul 2016

Report from the IADR General Session, Seoul 2016


Report from the SJWRI from the IADR General Session, Seoul 2016

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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...

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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

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12 May 2016

Dentistry summer students excel at OMSRS Scientific Meeting


Congratulations to 4th year BDS student Danyon Graham on winning the summer stud...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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26 Nov 2015

Professor Richard Cannon elected President of the NZ Microbiological Society


Professor Richard Cannon was elected President of the New Zealand Microbiologica...

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09 Nov 2015

Darryl Tong made full Professor of the University of Otago


Darryl Tong made full Professor of the University of Otago

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22 Oct 2015

Outreach activity unlocks curious minds at Carisbrook School


Outreach activity unlocks curious minds at Carisbrook School

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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26 Aug 2015

Gallery of images from IADR ANZ 2015


Gallery of images from IADR ANZ 2015, the 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the...

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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...

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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...

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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

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09 Jul 2015

SJWRI Research Day, 9 July 2015


Report from SJWRI Research Day, 9 July 2015

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09 Jul 2015

Gallery: SJWRI Research Day 2015


Gallery of images from SJWRI Research Day 2015 at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery

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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...

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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...

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10 Jun 2015

Remembering Jules Kieser, one year on


Remembering Professor Jules Kieser, one year on

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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...

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02 Jun 2015

2015 Colgate IADR New Zealand Section Student Poster Competition


Colgate IADR Student Poster Competition 2015

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26 May 2015

SJWRI researchers supported by Lottery Health Research equipment grants


SJWRI researchers supported by Lottery Health Research equipment grants

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06 May 2015

Otago academic pays tribute to NZ pioneers of facial surgery


Otago academic pays tribute to NZ pioneers of facial surgery

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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...

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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...

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29 Jan 2015

Professorial promotion for SJWRI Clinical Research Director Warwick Duncan


Professorial promotion for SJWRI Clinical Research Director Warwick Duncan

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05 Dec 2014

SJWRI PhD student Jenny McDowell wins AMP National Scholarship


SJWRI forensic biology PhD student Jenny McDowell awarded AMP Scholarship

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07 Nov 2014

SJWRI students scoop OCEM awards


SJWRI students scoop Otago Centre for Electron Microscopy student awards

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16 Oct 2014

SJWRI now on Facebook and Twitter


The Sir John Walsh Research Institute is now on Facebook and Twitter

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15 Oct 2014

Introducing the Jules Kieser Memorial Trust


Introducing the Professor Jules Kieser Memorial Trust

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07 Oct 2014

Student success at IADR ANZ 2014 meeting


Student success at IADR ANZ 2014 meeting

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16 Sep 2014

SJWRI success at Division of Health Sciences Research Forum


SJWRI success at Division of Health Sciences Research Forum

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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...

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31 Jul 2014

Gallery: SJWRI Research Day 2014


Gallery: SJWRI Research Day 2014

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