Otago researcher wins NZ's top science prize
Otago researcher wins NZ's top science prize
The 2010 Rutherford Medal has been awarded to internationally renowned University of Otago molecular biologist Prof Warren Tate.
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Early `vandalism' prized by scholars
Early `vandalism' prized by scholars
Have vandals been attacking some of England's oldest books?
Chemist awarded Marsden Medal
Chemist awarded Marsden Medal
University of Otago senior scientist Emeritus Prof Brian Robinson has been awarded a Marsden Medal by the New Zealand Association of Scientists.
Museum staff have ultimate desk job
Museum staff have ultimate desk job
One of Otago Settlers Museum's best-known and most popular artefacts, an ornate carved desk which long graced a Dunedin bank building, is being dismantled for storage and conservation.
Stroke drug therapy bid tipped
Stroke drug therapy bid tipped
Pharmaceutical companies are likely to follow up the discovery of a new drug therapy for stroke victims by soon developing a compound more suitable for testing in humans, University of Otago researcher Dr Andrew Clarkson believes.
Otago discovery offers hope for paralysis victims
Otago discovery offers hope for paralysis victims
University of Otago and American researchers have discovered a new drug therapy which could dramatically help stroke victims by unlocking paralysed arms and legs and restoring much of their lost mobility.
Bingeing linked to access
Bingeing linked to access
As the Government prepares to introduce a major Alcohol Reform Bill, a new University of Otago study has highlighted an association between higher numbers of nearby liquor outlets and increased risk of binge drinking.
Scientists warn of major health problem
Scientists warn of major health problem
New Zealand is facing serious health problems because of the large amounts of sugar added to processed foods and soft drinks, University of Otago biochemist Associate Prof Tony Merriman warned yesterday.
Otago exhibition on Africa taken to Melbourne
Otago exhibition on Africa taken to Melbourne
An Otago Museum-organised exhibition which opens at Melbourne's Immigration Museum next week could open the door for other Otago shows to go to Australia, organisers say.
Get off the footpath, drivers told
Get off the footpath, drivers told
The Dunedin City Council will start a new parking enforcement campaign this week after receiving complaints about cars parking on footpaths in the Octagon.
More success for Otago students
More success for Otago students
University of Otago physics student Michael Price and Otago chemistry graduate Jake Howe have been awarded prestigious scholarships from the Rutherford Foundation to undertake PhD study at the University of Cambridge, England.
Mana Pounamu awards made
Mana Pounamu awards made
The 10th anniversary of the Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards was celebrated in Dunedin last night.
CCS betters financial performance
CCS betters financial performance
Despite tough economic times, CCS Disability Action Otago's financial performance has improved strongly, and increased bequest income has helped boost the organisation's reserves in its 75th year.
Artists afraid rights going
Artists afraid rights going
Issues involving the balance of copyright law are of "increasing concern" to artists, given the tougher legal provisions being sought by some industry groups, Wellington artist Bronwyn Holloway-Smith says.
Blow for students' NZ body
Blow for students' NZ body
The Otago University Students Association executive has voted to seek downgraded "associate membership" of the New Zealand Union of Students' Associations (NZUSA), in a move which could badly damage the national student body.
Positive results for PSO
Positive results for PSO
Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) has achieved positive social and financial results, against a background of continually rising costs and recession-fuelled demand for services, its annual meeting heard this week.
Fellowship for Otago graduate
Fellowship for Otago graduate
A University of Otago geology graduate, Dr James Scott, has been awarded a postdoctoral fellowship from the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology to study the Alpine Fault's underlying mantle layers.
Award to Kavanagh pupils
Award to Kavanagh pupils
The "Grain Brains", a team of four Kavanagh College pupils, has won the top award in Dunedin's inaugural food science challenge, with a novel product, partly made from recycled pages of the Otago Daily Times.
Teaching award humbling, lecturer says
Teaching award humbling, lecturer says
Dr Wendy Busby, a clinical senior lecturer in medicine at the University of Otago's Dunedin School of Medicine, this week received the senior staff award for quality in teaching at the school's annual teaching awards function.
Doubt over skeleton's future
Doubt over skeleton's future
Limited funds mean Otago Museum authorities face a "challenging decision" over the future of a southern right whale dolphin skeleton.