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23 Jun 2022

Matariki heralds launch of new Centre of Indigenous Science


The rise of Matariki brings with it the launch of a new Centre of Indigenous Sci...

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17 Feb 2022

Volleyball champions take out top spots


The ultimate summer plans involve days in the sun surrounded by golden sand and...

28 Oct 2021

Otago researchers identify best water treading technique to prevent drowning


Unless you’re a water-polo player, the “egg-beater” technique may mean little to...

20 Sep 2021

New SOPESES senior lecturer featured in Stuff news


Jeremy Hapeta will join the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sci...

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10 Sep 2021

Remembering (and forgetting) the 1981 Springbok tour


The narrative of the 1981 Springbok tour continues to reflect New Zealand's anti...

19 Aug 2021

Coastal People: Southern Skies featured in University of Otago Magazine


Associate Professors Anne-Marie Jackson and Chris Hepburn are featured in Issue...

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22 Jun 2021

Hard yards reaping the rewards


It’s no secret that the Otago University Rowing Club is the envy of many others...

17 Jun 2021

Gift acknowledges special role of breast cancer gym, and special mum


On the spur of the moment Eryn Duffy entered a radio competition for $2,000, say...

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14 Jun 2021

Otago sports-related research leads NZ Universities in international recognition 


Investigating the connections between sport and wider society has helped the Uni...

01 Apr 2021

World Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, the University of Otago and Prevent Biometrics to undertake ground-breaking community rugby head impact study


Underscoring the continued commitment to furthering head injury prevention in ru...

18 Dec 2020

South African PhD graduate examines Springboks tour


It was a box of documents on the 1981 Springboks tour stored in a farm shed in S...

09 Oct 2020

Otago successful in $69 million of CoRE funding


The University of Otago is proud to announce success in two applications for Ter...

Alumni news

Scholarships create connections back to rural communities

Thursday 8 September 2022

The applications for New Zealand Rural Games Trust Scholarships were so impressive, the Trust decided to award two $1000 scholarships instead of one, to second-year Otago students Thomas Menlove and Holly Williams.

Four Honorary Doctorates to mark sesquicentennial

Wednesday 15 May 2019

Four University of Otago Alumni will be recognised for their life's work and their contribution to the University, New Zealand and the world during a special graduation ceremony on 1 June.

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