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Prof ‘shocked’ to get science prize
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Prof ‘shocked’ to get science prize
Jemma Geoghegan never planned to become a science communicator.
John Lewis
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Walk and Talk ‘sort of a living library’
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Walk and Talk ‘sort of a living library’
Anything you want to talk about, Dmitry Zavialov is keen to hear about. But you'll have to tell him about it while you are walking.
‘Exceptional warmth’: temperature records tumble in April
‘Exceptional warmth’: temperature records tumble in April
Temperature records were toppled left, right and centre across the southern regions during April, giving locals a welcome extension to summer.
Aim to create drugs to combat antibiotic resistance in animals
Aim to create drugs to combat antibiotic resistance in animals
Chemically modified antibiotics which only activate in the presence of infection may be the answer to the world’s growing antibiotic resistance problem.
'Deeply personal' event to honour stepmother
'Deeply personal' event to honour stepmother
When Kate Vaha'akolo lost her stepmother to breast cancer earlier this year, it left her searching — searching for a way to deal with the grief, and bring awareness of breast cancer to other women.
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Cause of kākāpō disease identified
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Cause of kākāpō disease identified
As if the odds were not already stacked against New Zealand’s critically endangered kākāpō population, now Otago researchers are trying to save them from another plight — crusty bum.
Above average temperatures predicted for winter
Above average temperatures predicted for winter with less snow on the slopes
While many southerners may be rubbing their hands together with glee at news that temperatures are "very likely" to be warmer than average over the next three months, others may not be so pleased.
Height associated with cancer risk
Height associated with cancer risk
The tall and short of it is, new research shows the many different types of genetic factors that can influence height in people can also affect their health.
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Dentistry PhD research ‘a very new area’
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Dentistry PhD research ‘a very new area’
When Vaishnavi Yeleswarapu tentatively suggested producing a comic book for her PhD in dentistry, she expected an overanimated and colourless frown from her supervisor.
Educational hub project gains funding
Educational hub project gains funding
Cultural learning supportedAn ambitious project aimed at "transforming cultural capability" across Otago’s education sector has been given $1.804 million over the next three years.
Meet Doug from the uni
Robots quickening enrolment, admission processes
Doug is one of the more unusual members of staff.
Unmet needs driving truancy
Unmet needs driving truancy
New Zealand’s under-resourced education system is struggling to meet the diverse needs of autistic pupils, and research shows it is the reason behind their high absenteeism rates.
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Award-winning artwork a matter of chipping away at it
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Award-winning artwork a matter of chipping away at it
Alex Hodge reckons it would be a great story if his first award-winning artwork was inspired by a cricket ball flying through his kitchen window.
Tribute paid to employees killed or injured at work
Tribute paid to employees killed or injured at work
Karen Ferguson still remembers the day her dad, Mick Day, went to work and never came home.
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Student’s ‘biggest crowd yet’
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Student’s ‘biggest crowd yet’
Poppy Hussey is well known for humming almost anywhere — from dawn to dusk, and most inappropriately, during class.
Bus company named employer of choice
Bus company named employer of choice
An Otago bus company is the first public transport operator in New Zealand to win a reputable human resources award.
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Physician associate regulations lauded by Metzler
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Physician associate regulations lauded by Metzler
The government’s decision to regulate physician associates (PAs), has been described as "a watershed moment for the New Zealand health sector" by a Gore doctor.
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QLDC rejects wastewater allegation
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QLDC rejects wastewater allegation
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has rejected Otago Regional Council allegations the Hāwea Wastewater Treatment Plant is overloaded and suffering from under-investment by the council.
‘Unique’ time in Rome
‘Unique’ time in Rome
Taieri College rugby players on tour in Rome have been given a far bigger dose of culture than they ever expected.
Firm supporting family after worker’s death
Firm supporting family after worker’s death
Dunedin robotics company Scott Technology Ltd is prioritising support and protection for the family of an employee killed in a "tragic" accident at the facility this week.