NZ's high graduation rate poser
NZ's high graduation rate poser
University of Otago senior academic Prof Richie Poulton has urged Otago graduates to make their own luck and become ''expert'' listeners, learning from the ''wise people'' around them.
John Gibb
New tactics in the war on plaque
New tactics in the war on plaque
University of Otago researcher Glenn Walker has highlighted a new way of attacking dental pathogens that result in $US20 billion a year in dental treatment bills in the United States alone.
Museum celebrates 'proud history' of philanthropy
Museum celebrates 'proud history' of philanthropy
Intensive work is continuing behind the scenes at the Otago Museum, to complete preparations for the museum's planned ''Gifts and Legacies'' exhibition, which opens tomorrow.
Research publishing app boost for academics
Research publishing app boost for academics
Failure to cope with growing pressures to publish their research can be disastrous for some promising young academics, Associate Prof James Maclaurin says.
Research findings graduate's reward
Research findings graduate's reward
Yoga practitioner Lesley Ward is ''very excited'' to be graduating from the University of Otago this week, but is equally delighted with the health benefits highlighted in her recent yoga therapy research.
Giant penguin in mint condition
Giant penguin in mint condition
An extinct giant penguin species discovered by University of Otago geologist Prof Ewan Fordyce has been emblazoned on a collectable coin recently issued by New Zealand Post.
City MPs seek Invermay inquiry
City MPs seek Invermay inquiry
The Labour Party's Dunedin-based MPs are pressing for the Auditor-general to launch an inquiry into AgResearch's restructuring plan, that would result in ''axing scores of science jobs'' at Invermay.
Virologist appointed dean of medical sciences
Virologist appointed dean of medical sciences
An internationally-respected virologist, Prof Vernon Ward, has been appointed as the next dean of the University of Otago School of Medical Sciences.
University secures 'strong involvement' in Antarctic science study
University secures 'strong involvement' in Antarctic science study
Being named as a key partner in one of the Government's multimillion-dollar National Science Challenges highlights the University of Otago's ''extensive strengths'' in Antarctic science and related research.
Military GP highlights disease threat
Military GP highlights disease threat
Disease, and not just combat injury, poses a key threat to soldiers on the modern battlefield, as it did in World War 1.
Otago success at Moot competition
Otago success at Moot competition
Two University of Otago students are unlikely to ever forget the name ''Brian Bramble''.
Foodbank in demand
Foodbank in demand
Demand for food parcels has risen strongly at the Mosgiel Community Foodbank this year, as rising living costs and recent job losses make an impact.
Judging begins at science fair
Judging begins at science fair
Judging began yesterday at the latest Otago Science and Technology Fair and the 288 displays created by school pupils will open to the public at Otago Museum tomorrow morning.
$200,000 for researchers targeting novel anti-breast cancer strategy
$200,000 for researchers targeting novel anti-breast cancer strategy
A $200,000 grant has boosted research by University of Otago Prof Parry Guilford which aims to develop a smarter, better-targeted form of chemotherapy to attack breast cancer.
Inspiration from Toitu's past
Inspiration from Toitu's past
Attendance at the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum is high, after a major redevelopment, but recently appointed director Jennifer Evans still draws some of her inspiration from earlier, tougher times.
War's impact on city dwellers mapped out
War's impact on city dwellers mapped out
The stark reality of World War 1's impact on Dunedin families is made clear in a city street map marked with hundreds of crosses, at the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.
Where there's smokers ...
Where there's smokers ...
Firefighters extinguish a fire in a skip at the ASB Building in Cumberland St, Dunedin, yesterday.
Doing right by surveyor
Doing right by surveyor
University of Otago surveying students and Dunedin surveyors have joined forces to help repair a grave left in a ''totally shameful'' condition, in the city's Southern Cemetery.
Dunedin perspective on war
Dunedin perspective on war
Months of hard work reach fruition when a new exhibition, ''Dunedin's Great War'', opens at the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum on Friday.
Trust hails benefits of aquatic proposal
Trust hails benefits of aquatic proposal
A proposed new aquatic centre would bring many benefits to Mosgiel and Dunedin, but would not compete with Moana Pool, proponents say.