Scientists' role to clean up 'mess'
Scientists' role to clean up 'mess'
The human race needs science to resolve the "massive mess our species has gotten itself and other species into", award-winning scientist Dr Andrew West says.
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Ex-Black Fern also on the ball academically
Ex-Black Fern also on the ball academically
Former Black Ferns prop Beth Mallard is happy to help explode a few myths about the much-maligned intellect of rugby tight forwards.
1700 to graduate at three ceremonies
1700 to graduate at three ceremonies
Nearly 1700 graduands will graduate from the University of Otago at three ceremonies this month, the first today.
Research awards
Research awards
Two up-and-coming University of Otago researchers, senior law lecturer Jacinta Ruru and Christchurch-based Associate Prof Richard Troughton, have received the university's Rowheath Trust Award and Carl Smith Medal.
City sports writer earns cap
City sports writer earns cap
After writing stacks of books on rugby, other sports and the military, Ron Palenski has tried something quite different - a major history thesis.
Landmark of a lecture
Landmark of a lecture
Prof Sir Paul Callaghan, a leading international scientist and New Zealander of the Year, will give a public lecture in Dunedin this month about the country's future.
Science captivates youngsters
Science captivates youngsters
Pupils at Andersons Bay School took part in lively science experiments yesterday as National Primary Science Week activities gathered pace in Dunedin.
Electronic publishing spurs change at university library
Electronic publishing spurs change at university library
The age of internet-based electronic publishing has clearly arrived at the University of Otago library, but university librarian Howard Amos is not predicting the death of traditional books.
'Unsustainable' work hours concern at museum
'Unsustainable' work hours concern at museum
Otago Museum treasurer Mike Horne has highlighted the risks to the institution of senior museum staff "carrying unsustainable loads and working unsustainable hours".
Biochemist awarded $126,247 grant
Biochemist awarded $126,247 grant
University of Otago biochemist Russell Poulter has gained a $US100,000 ($NZ126,247) grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to investigate a fungus enzyme that could attack HIV in the human cell nucleus.
Crosses bring comfort
Crosses bring comfort
Nearly two years after her fiance, Ricky Low, died from injuries received in a building-site accident in Mosgiel, Andrea Gibbs gained some comfort yesterday at a ceremony honouring people killed in the workplace.
Tribute to former director
Tribute to former director
The Otago Museum yesterday installed an illustrated information panel highlighting the major contribution which the former long-serving museum director Dr H.D. Skinner made to the museum.
Chosen to study overseas
Chosen to study overseas
Logan Park High School year 13 pupil Annie Welvaert has been selected to take part in an international science school in Sydney in July.
40 years of Anzac Day piano playing
40 years of Anzac Day piano playing
Doreen Dunckley (87) will complete a remarkable record when she plays the piano for the 40th and probably final time at an RSA commemoration service in Waikouaiti today.
Radio tracking system for museum
Radio tracking system for museum
Otago Museum authorities have decided to spend about $270,000 buying a sophisticated radio tracking system to monitor its collection items to boost efficiency and security.
Science show now not likely to tour
Science show now not likely to tour
Plans to start touring the Otago Museum's innovative "Survival Factor" science show have been thwarted by the February 22 earthquake in Christchurch.
Otago law students placed third
Otago law students placed third
University of Otago law students Nic Blumsky-Gibbs and Sean Conway have gained third place in an international client consultation contest in the Netherlands.
More from Canterbury visit museum
More from Canterbury visit museum
More people from Canterbury have been visiting the Otago Museum since the February 22 earthquake in Christchurch, museum organisers say.
Disclosure slowing civil cases
Disclosure slowing civil cases
More can be done to reduce one source of delays in processing civil cases through the courts, University of Otago Law Faculty dean Prof Mark Henaghan says.
Many attend services
Many attend services
Scores of overseas tourists joined many hundreds of Dunedin people at Easter Sunday church services in the city yesterday to celebrate the Christian resurrection story.