E-scooter health effects studied by polytech students
Next time you hop on an e-scooter, make sure you wash your hands afterwards.
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Many factors contribute to low voter turnout
Many factors contribute to low voter turnout
Telling people off for not voting isn't the way to boost voter turnout in elections, University of Otago politics professor Janine Hayward says.
Woodhouse launches bid to protect polytech
Woodhouse launches bid to protect polytech
Dunedin National list MP Michael Woodhouse has launched a petition calling on the Government to save Otago Polytechnic.
Flatmates rule cooking contest
Flatmates rule cooking contest
It's a far cry from stereotypical student fare - but a flat of University of Otago students' healthy cooking and foray into exotic cuisine has paid off.
'Promising' anti-cancer drug's effects studied
'Promising' anti-cancer drug's effects studied
Dunedin research has highlighted the strength of a potential new drug therapy against an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Qualified uni support for Strike 4 Climate
Qualified uni support for Strike 4 Climate
The University of Otago has signalled its support for the School Strike 4 Climate protest, but says the university will be open as usual, and students will need to decide whether they want to miss...
Apprentices nominated for NZ awards
Apprentices nominated for NZ awards
Two Otago Polytechnic graduates are building a future for themselves in the construction industry, and have been nominated for national awards.
Samoa to benefit from replaced dental chairs
Samoa to benefit from replaced dental chairs
The University of Otago is gifting old dental chairs from its dental school to the Samoan Ministry of Health to assist with dental care in the Pacific nation.
100-year approach to hazards advocated
100-year approach to hazards advocated
Wendy Saunders is keen to encourage longer term natural hazard planning.
2020 Burns Fellows named
2020 Burns Fellows named
The University of Otago has announced a series of award-winning writers and artists as its Burns Fellows for 2020.
'Nessie' research provides great PR for university
'Nessie' research provides great PR for university
The Loch Ness monster environmental DNA saga has received the most coverage of any piece of research the University of Otago has produced.
New uni hall possible by 2023
New uni hall possible by 2023
A replacement accommodation block for the University of Otago's hall of residence Te Rangi Hiroa College could be built by early 2023.
Uni consulting over marine science deficit
Uni consulting over marine science deficit
The University of Otago is consulting staff about its marine science department, due to concerns about an operating deficit.
Imam to give peace lecture
Imam to give peace lecture
The imam who was starting a sermon when the shooting began at his Christchurch mosque will deliver the annual peace lecture at the University of Otago this evening.
Inaugural recital captivating
Inaugural recital captivating
Eizabeth Bouman reviews American mezzo-soprano and University of Otago lecturer Tessa Romano's Inaugural Faculty Recital at Marama Hall.
Support for uni's role in recruiting neurosurgeons
Support for uni's role in recruiting neurosurgeons
The university should continue to play a role in recruiting neurosurgeons for Dunedin Hospital, the South Island Neurosurgery Service and the University of Otago say.
Report into college future soon to be completed
Report into college future soon to be completed
A report on the future of Anglican ownership of Dunedin's Selwyn College should be completed by the end of the year.
Mayoral candidates make their case to students
Mayoral candidates make their case to students
Calls to tackle climate change, improve student flats and make public transport free were to the fore as Dunedin's mayoral candidates went head-to-head for the first time yesterday.
Nessie - big eel best guess
Nessie - big eel best guess
The slippery question of what lurks in the depths of a very deep Scottish loch has finally been revealed - the Loch Ness Monster is at best a very big eel.
Rev-eeled! Otago scientist unveils Loch Ness findings
Rev-eeled! Otago scientist unveils Loch Ness findings
A University of Otago scientist has tonight announced the findings of his investigation into the existence of the fabled Loch Ness Monster.