John Gibb

Psychologist Emeritus Prof Michael Corballis warns that science is "in some trouble these days" but strongly defends real science, "spiced with curiosity and imagination".

Dunedin's close town-gown relationships mean a ''win-win'' for the city and the university, but there is no room for complacency about the university's continuing success.

A 7.6m-high spiral slide inspired by the DNA double helix forms the striking centrepiece of the Otago Museum science centre's final $2.5 million redevelopment.

The high levels of loneliness among frail elderly people revealed in a world-first study reflect "increasing fragmentation" in society.

Anyone seeking a close encounter with a penguin would be wise to avoid a recently discovered giant ancient creature, which once weighed 100kg and stood nearly as tall as a man.

Dunedin-based justice services manager David Tapp has been sworn in as a sheriff in the High Court, a position of ''high distinction''.

New Zealand's richest man Graeme Hart will receive an honorary doctor of commerce degree from the University of Otago.

A big rethink is needed over the amount of nitrogenous fertiliser being used on New Zealand farms if the country is to clean up its lakes and rivers and maintain its clean, green image.

The issue of academic and medical bullying was raised at a weekend University of Otago graduation.

Innovative University of Otago research into inflammatory signalling mechanisms could help improve the effectiveness of new immunotherapies against melanoma and other cancers.

Non-profit fundraising specialist Shelagh Murray has been appointed as the next director of the University of Otago’s development and alumni relations office.

There are limits on China’s ability to encourage North Korea to slow down its nuclear weapons development programme and to restrict the firing of long-range missiles.

The annual Christmas party is not the time to "liquor up and take up a grudge with management or that annoying colleague", a university researcher warns.