Exercise project also a fundraiser
Exercise project also a fundraiser
Te Kahurangi Skelton is amazed at how easy it is to ensconce herself in front of a laptop and not move for hours at a time.
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Clue to early detection of Alzheimer’s
Clue to early detection of Alzheimer’s
A method for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease has long been out of reach for scientists.
Research shows importance of sleep
Research shows importance of sleep
Urging children to get more sleep may be a ‘‘stealth’’ way of reducing the risk of obesity in young people.
Relationship with Maori central to design guidelines
Relationship with Maori central to design guidelines
A new set of Otago University project design guidelines has been established to better connect iwi with the campus.
Tickets to murder mystery fly off shelves
Tickets to murder mystery fly off the shelves in Dunedin
The common household mousetrap is traditionally very good at attracting mice, but Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap appears to be just as effective at attracting humans.
Long Covid and its effects in NZ to be discussed
Long Covid and its effects in NZ to be discussed
If the acute phase of Covid-19 can be compared to "a tsunami of healthcare need", long Covid will be a subsequent "flood of Noah-like proportions", the convener of a University of Otago symposium...
Book sale like ‘good old days’
Book sale like ‘good old days’
Some may see them as "the leftovers".
Funding plan means ‘significant change’ for vocational education
Funding plan means ‘significant change’ for vocational education
A new unified funding system for vocational education is one of four major milestones in the Government’s reform of the education system, which aims to give every New Zealander the best chance to...
Potential for novel vaccines, treatments and diagnostics
Potential for novel vaccines, treatments and diagnostics
A University of Otago immunologist and clinical microbiologist has welcomed the Government’s financial booster for RNA research and development, announced in Budget 2022.
Hundreds of lightning strikes, monster waves on way as wild weather hits
Hundreds of lightning strikes, monster waves on way as wild weather hits
A blast of severe weather set to send temperatures plummeting has already started to hit, bringing hundreds of lightning strikes and the likelihood of monster waves at the South Island coast.
Hammeroid name chosen from piles of entries
'Hammeroid' name chosen for hospital from piles of entries
Loud banging noises from the pile driver being used to build the new hospital in Dunedin may become a pain in the backside.
Walking on clouds with win
Walking on clouds with win
It takes something pretty big to leave a radio presenter speechless.
Breakfast affects day’s food choice: study
Breakfast affects day’s food choice: study
Cereal, porridge, bacon and eggs, or just a glass of orange juice for breakfast?
Hammeroid name chosen from piles of entries
Hammeroid name chosen from piles of entries
Loud banging noises from the new pile driver being used to build the new Dunedin Hospital may become a pain in the butt.
Tenors ready to rock Mayfair Theatre
Dunedin tenors ready to rock Mayfair Theatre
Screaming guitars, big hair, smouldering looks, very tight jeans and hoarse voices - you can expect a major late-20th-century musical flashback when Rock Tenors play the Mayfair Theatre in July.
Psychopaths’ ways likely to stick: study
Psychopaths’ ways likely to stick: study
Psychopaths and people with antisocial personality disorders rarely mellow with age, new University of Otago research has found.
University leader’s lofty feat benefits youth trust
University leader’s lofty feat benefits youth trust
Heights don't bother David Murdoch. What does is the thought of a sudden stop at the bottom.
Temperatures to drop, snow for elevated areas
Temperatures to drop, snow for elevated areas
A cold blast this week is forecast to bring the South Island’s first widespread snowfall of the year.
Sir Ian honoured, humble about honorary doctorate
Sir Ian honoured, humble about honorary doctorate
Prominent Dunedin businessman, innovator and TV personality Sir Ian Taylor is to receive an honorary doctor of commerce degree from Otago University for his contribution to business and the city.
Cold blast may bring snowfall
Cold blast may bring snowfall
Time to get your woolly hats and scarves ready - a cold blast is on the way, possibly bringing the southern region’s first widespread snowfall of the year.