BEATS symposium celebrates achievements and shares results
Monday, 24 February 2020
The Built Environment and Active Transport to School (BEATS) Research Programme had two great reasons to get together for its annual symposium last week.
News
Coastal People: Southern Skies researchers feature in He Kitenga
Monday, 17 February 2020
Researchers in the collaboration Coastal People: Southern Skies feature prominently in the latest edition of He Kitenga, a prestigious University of Otago research publication.
Study promotes NZ open water environments for water safety teaching
Friday, 31 January 2020
With summer water safety a key priority for the start of another school year, new research shows teaching water safety in a range of natural open water environments, in contrast to learning in a swimming pool, may be more beneficial for learning.
Finding flow in adventure recreation
Monday, 2 December 2019
New Zealand is widely regarded as one big adventure playground, and a new study by the University of Otago has shed new light on the importance of engaging with the adventure recreation opportunities.
Otago scientists win national outstanding research awards
Friday, 18 October 2019
Two University of Otago scientists have received prestigious awards at the New Zealand Research Honours gala this evening.
BEATS Research Team receives 2019 Otago Research Group Award
Tuesday, 15 October 2019
A research group that is actively encouraging active transport to school by adolescents and making a contribution towards New Zealand’s growing issue of insufficient physical activity, has received the University of Otago 2019 Research Group Award.
Positive effect of music and dance on dementia investigated by Otago study
Thursday, 8 August 2019
Stereotypically viewed as passive and immobile, a University of Otago pilot study has shown the powerful influence music and dance can have on older adults with dementia.
New Zealand Paralympic Champion, Anna Grimaldi, takes to the Environmental Chamber
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
Over the Semester break, we had the pleasure of working with New Zealand Paralympic Athlete Anna Grimaldi and her team from High Performance Sport NZ in preparation for upcoming major competitions.
Otago study calls for moral as well as social values to be considered in rugby selection process
Tuesday, 9 July 2019
According to Sir Graham Henry “better people make better All Blacks”, but against what standards are the characters of New Zealand rugby players being judged?
Science Division’s Health Research Council Grants success
Thursday, 27 June 2019
Being given the opportunity to seek answers to questions that are “relevant to mums, dads and whanau,” is a great advantage of a receiving a Health Research Council (HRC) Grant, says Human Nutrition’s Associate Professor Anne-Louise Heath.
Māori-led research at Otago awarded more than $3m in HRC funding
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
Māori researchers from the University of Otago have been granted more than $3 million in funding from the Health Research Council (HRC) to tackle a wide range of projects ranging from water safety to disability support access for Māori.
New Māori water safety resource launched
Tuesday, 18 June 2019
A new resource highlighting a holistic, Māori-centred approach to water safety has been unveiled at a symposium focusing on Indigenous science research excellence in Dunedin.
Dunedin stadium study highlights legacy of shady local government structures
Monday, 27 May 2019
There was a lack of financial clarity, and potentially dangerous downstream consequences of the significant debt created, as the city built its new covered sports stadium, new Otago research has found.
Poignant ceremonies start graduation season in style
Thursday, 23 May 2019
Emotions ran high at the University of Otago’s first Māori pre-graduation ceremonies of the year at Union Hall earlier this month.
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.
Milestone PhD graduation for Te Koronga in Otago’s 150th year
Wednesday, 8 May 2019
In 2013 Chanel Phillips (Ngāpuhi, Ngati Hine) was one of the first students of Te Koronga, the Māori postgraduate research excellence group created within the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences. This week she will be the first PhD candidate to graduate.
Division of Sciences congratulates two Otago Teaching Excellence Award recipients
Thursday, 2 May 2019
The Division of Sciences congratulates Dr Anne-Marie Jackson and Dr David McMorran as this year’s recipients of Otago’s Excellence in Teaching Awards.
2019 ‘virtuosos’ recognised for teaching excellence
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Good teaching is about “awakening joy in knowledge and creative expression”, those gathered for the 2019 Otago Excellence in Teaching Awards heard on Tuesday.
Urgent action needed to end our love affair with cars, report finds
Monday, 29 April 2019
The authors of a University of Otago report on active transport say urgent steps must be taken to encourage New Zealanders to walk, cycle or take public transport, with our use of cars harming both our health and our environment.
Otago study proves value of teaching open-water survival skills to children
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
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
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.
Exceptional staff recognised at awards ceremony
Friday, 1 February 2019
The University’s first award ceremony for 2019 was held last week, recognising exceptional performance by staff and, for the first time, excellence in health and safety.
University of Otago announces academic promotions
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
Seventeen University of Otago academics have been promoted to the position of professor this year.
Division of Sciences presents 2018 awards
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
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.
Curtain falls on PE’s final dance performance
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
The School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences held the final performance for its last dance and gymnastics paper at the beginning of this month. The Division of Sciences’ Communications Adviser Guy Frederick was caught the action for the Otago Bulletin Board.
Otago lecturer acknowledged for inclusive nature
Monday, 9 July 2018
A leading University of Otago lecturer has been praised in one of the world’s most prestigious academic journals as someone who is “winning at science”.
New degree structure for School of Physical Education Sport & Exercise Sciences coincides with major anniversary
Friday, 6 July 2018
The 70th Anniversary of the University of Otago’s School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences is being marked with a celebration of its history at Hocken Collections Uare Taoka o Hākena Research Library, and as the past is remembered a new degree structure has been confirmed.
Tauira Māori honoured in emotional ceremonies
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
There was a new name, but the same poignant spirit settled across the first two Māori pre-graduation ceremonies of the year.
Nominations open for Otago Science Awards
Wednesday, 16 May 2018
A call is being made to recognise Otago’s science heroes with nominations now open for the biennial Otago Daily Times Otago Science Awards – a joint initiative between the New Zealand International Science Festival and the ODT. Nominations can be made online via the New Zealand International Science Festival scifest.org.nz website and will close on Thursday 28 June at 5pm. Winners will be announced at the launch of the New Zealand International Science Festival on Friday 6 July.
“Exceptional” PhD thesis delves into murky world of illegal sports betting
Monday, 30 April 2018
University of Otago postgraduate student Minyheok Tak has achieved the rare feat of producing a PhD thesis awarded “Exceptional” status by an external examination panel.
Proposed New Curriculum for 2019
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
The School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences staff are pleased to announce our new 2019 curriculum (subject to final approval).
Highlanders coaching staff visit Otago
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
With the Highlanders Super Rugby side at the top end of the Super Rugby points table and currently unbeaten in 2018, it’s no surprise their coaching staff are looking for every opportunity to maintain the side’s peak performance.
Highlanders coaching staff head back to school for the day
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
With the Highlanders Super Rugby side at the top end of the Super Rugby points table and currently unbeaten in 2018, it’s no surprise their coaching staff are looking for every opportunity to maintain the side’s peak performance.
Latest QS rankings cement Otago’s reputation in sports-related subjects
Thursday, 8 March 2018
For the second year running, Otago has been ranked among the top universities in the world for sports-related subjects.
More targeted training needed for youth to get on their bikes and off to school
Wednesday, 7 March 2018
A comprehensive study led by University of Otago researchers has revealed links between cycle skills training and young people’s lack of confidence around cycling to school.
Going full-cycle to a PhD
Saturday, 16 December 2017
Graduating with a PhD in Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Matt Jenkins reflects on his time, so far, in New Zealand.
Otago offers free water survival skills programme
Thursday, 14 December 2017
In a bid to curb New Zealand's horrific drowning rates, an Otago researcher is aiming to fill the gap in children's open water survival skills.
Otago offering free water survival skills programme
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
In a bid to curb New Zealand’s horrific drowning rates, a University of Otago researcher is aiming to fill the gap in children’s open water survival skills.
PhysEd Staffing and Programme Review Update
Friday, 8 December 2017
The School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences has undergone significant staffing changes in 2017. We are also undertaking a major curriculum review. The most up-to-date information about this process is provided here.
Otago announces new Dean of School of Physical Education
Friday, 1 December 2017
Associate Professor Chris Button says his “healthy obsession” with physical activity will be a driving force in his new role as Dean of Otago’s School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Marsden success for Sciences
Monday, 20 November 2017
Division of Sciences researchers have gained over $7.2m for 12 world-class research projects as Principal Investigators and a further $6m as Assistant Investigators working in collaboration with researchers both across Otago and in external organisations.
Otago health researchers gain career development awards
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Four up–and–coming University of Otago researchers have each been awarded around $500,000 from the Health Research Council (HRC) to pursue world-class projects aimed at improving New Zealander’s health and wellbeing and contributing to international progress in these areas.
$1 million MBIE "Smart Idea" grant to advance augmented reality
Friday, 22 September 2017
A $1 million MBIE Endeavour "Smart Ideas" grant has been awarded to Department of Computer Science’s Dr Stefanie Zollmann and her team from Computer Science, Information Science and Physical Education for their research titled “Situated visualisation to enrich sports experience for on-site spectators”.
2018 Zonta Science Award
Thursday, 21 September 2017
The Zonta Club of Wellington is calling for applications for the 2018 Zonta Science Award. Applications must be received by 5 February 2018.
Challenging the mental health struggle
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
The inaugural Silverline Festival, being held next weekend on 15-16 September, is all about exposing students to ways of wellbeing. The festival will include speakers, all passionate about what they do, and excited to share their knowledge and experiences; one of these being Dr Damian Scarf, Senior Lecturer in Psychology who suffered from severe anxiety throughout undergraduate and into postgraduate study.
Success for Otago rowers in China
Friday, 1 September 2017
The University of Otago’s Senior Women’s and Senior Men’s Eights rowing teams have won big in China in the 2017 International Universities Rowing Regatta.
Update on Curriculum matters for current and prospective students
Thursday, 31 August 2017
Curriculum changes due to department restructure
Dance stories focus of Fellowship
Thursday, 27 July 2017
Community dance groups from around Dunedin will perform at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery on Sunday – the culmination of Dr Caroline Sutton Clark’s six-month tenure as the Caroline Plummer Fellow in Community Dance.
Great to be on great wall, alumnus says
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Alumnus Dr Dicken Yung inducted into School of Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Sciences' wall of fame.
Celebrating 30 years of science outreach at Otago
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
An article just published in the New Zealand Science Review celebrates 30- years of science outreach at Otago. It presents the reader with an historical account of the development of community delivered outreach programmes by the University of Otago - and more specifically, those through the Division of Sciences and its contributing departments, schools and centres - a relationship that began in the 1970s. Although recognition for community service has been built into academic staff promotion processes for decades, it has only been available for non-academics since 2014 – which lends this article a point of difference given it has been co-authored by both academic and non-academic staff members.
Māori Division of Sciences graduating students
Friday, 12 May 2017
The Division of Sciences is extremely proud to see 48 Maori students graduate this weekend. Graduates have completed either their under- or postgraduate study covering a wide range of disciplines across the Division. See the full list of May 2017 graduates.
Rugby players’ uneven neck strength may affect head impacts
Monday, 27 March 2017
Rugby players with weaker necks or uneven neck strength appear more vulnerable to severe impacts that may cause concussion.
Otago’s sports-related disciplines shine in world rankings
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Being named in the world’s top 10 universities for the study of sport and sport-related disciplines in the recent QS rankings is a great morale boost for the staff of Otago’s School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences.
RuFIT programme is helping to transform lifestyles for participants
Friday, 3 March 2017
A 12 week pilot study RuFIT is helping local male rugby fans improve their lifestyle and physical activity levels.
Postgraduate Symposium 2016 – Health, Movement and Lifestyle: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Friday, 25 November 2016
The Postgraduate Symposium was jointly hosted by the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences (PESES) and the School of Physiotherapy in November.
2016 Supervisor of the Year a “mana wahine”
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
The postgraduate students lucky enough to study under Dr Anne-Marie Jackson say she is the “very definition of a mana wahine” – a strong Māori female academic who advocates tirelessly for their space at Otago.
Report on tackling homophobia in NZ sport released
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
New Zealand national sporting bodies should work towards adopting a policy of zero tolerance for homophobia and other discriminatory behaviour, a new report by a University of Otago researcher recommends.
USA Rugby opportunity for Michaela Baker
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Michaela Baker's recruitment by the American Rugby Pro Training Centre on a two month all-expenses paid rugby playing trip to USA.
Football goal performance earns Tennessee Kinghorn a Golden Boot
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
A Golden Boot was awarded to our physical education student Tennessee Kinghorn at the 2016 Football South and Otago Awards held in Dunedin.
Sport Psychologist Young Researcher Award won by Adam Miles, PhD candidate
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Adam Miles, PhD candidate, has been awarded the Sport Psychologist 2016 Young Researcher Award by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Foundation.
University of Otago announces Arts Fellows for 2017
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
The University of Otago’s prestigious Arts fellowships for 2017 have been announced.
Haka Competition for rōpū influenced by Hamuera's dissertation.
Thursday, 1 September 2016
Great example of how critical thinking taught at Otago can translate into progressive action and practice.
Otago rugby team assisting with ground-breaking concussion research
Thursday, 25 August 2016
The University of Otago is conducting ground-breaking research in to the forces exerted on heads of the Otago rugby players as they compete during the Mitre 10 Cup on Thursday, 25 August. The University researchers are testing whether neck strength is a crucial factor in preventing concussion in the sport.
Dr Anne-Marie Jackson’s radio interview
Friday, 8 July 2016
Dr Anne-Marie Jackson spoke on Radio New Zealand about the Te Koronga programme for Māori students.
Māori pre-graduation celebration on Friday 13 May 2016
Friday, 17 June 2016
The Māori pre-graduation celebration was held on Friday 13 May 2016 for our Māori physical education graduands.
PE Alumni recognised in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours List 2016
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Our warmest congratulations go to two of our Alumni who are recipients of the MNZM in the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours List for their services to education.
Otago exercise academic wins “Educator of the Year”
Monday, 21 December 2015
“Exercise is the most under-prescribed ‘medication’ available,” says Otago’s winner of the Educator of the Year Award at the 2015 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards.
Getting staff dancing this summer
Friday, 18 December 2015
Otago staff working over the summer will have the opportunity to leave their desks and get moving, with a summer dance class being held at the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences.
A dance legacy celebrated
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
The Caroline Plummer Community Dance Fellowship recently celebrated its 10th anniversary – with eight of the 10 former Fellows as well as Caroline’s parents in attendance at the reunion.
Dance brings joy to Dunedin mums
Friday, 30 October 2015
The Bulletin met 2015 Caroline Plummer Community Dance Fellow Uzo Nwankpa and learned more about her maternal-baby dance project.
University helps NZ’s future stars of motorsport
Wednesday, 8 July 2015
Eight of New Zealand’s top up-and-coming motorsport drivers were put through their paces at the University of Otago School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences last week during the 12th annual Elite Motorsport Academy held in Dunedin.
Match-fixing research earns international award
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Otago PhD candidate Minhyeok Tak has received international recognition in his field, recently winning a European award for his paper, titled 'The Politics of Countermeasures against Match-fixing in Sport'.
Fairness key to incoming and outgoing Provosts
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
Professor Ken Hodge has replaced Professor Bob Knight as University Provost. The pair have more than looks in common as the Bulletin discovered.
Dramatic results show how to prevent drowning deaths: Otago study
Thursday, 29 May 2014
New University of Otago research has found that many drowning deaths could be prevented if people learned to wait out the body’s initial shock response to cold water.
Match fixing research wins international award
Friday, 7 March 2014
PhD candidate wins international award for his research into match fixing.
Alumni news
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.
Māori pre-graduation celebration on Friday 13 May 2016
Friday, 17 June 2016
The Māori pre-graduation celebration was held on Friday 13 May 2016 for our Māori physical education graduands.
PE Alumni recognised in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours List 2016
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Our warmest congratulations go to two of our Alumni who are recipients of the MNZM in the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours List for their services to education.
