Robertson keen to grow uni’s revenue
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson says his first 100 days in the job have been a bit of a whirlwind.
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Postponing lecture ‘not my decision’
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Postponing lecture ‘not my decision’
Grant Robertson says he is not "running scared" and the decision to postpone his lecture was out of his hands.
Obituary: played a pivotal role in bringing new science to NZ
Obituary: played a pivotal role in bringing new science to NZ
Pioneering scientist Diana Hill has been described as a role model for women in science and a leader in pioneering new scientific technologies.
University announces arts fellows for next year
University announces arts fellows for next year
The University of Otago has announced five arts fellows for next year.
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Vice-chancellor’s lecture postponement an ‘overreaction’
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Vice-chancellor’s lecture postponement an ‘overreaction’
Grant Robertson has been accused of running scared after his planned lecture was postponed amid "security concerns" after a rowdy clocktower protest.
Student army pitching in to help Catlins farm
Student army pitching in to help damaged farm in Catlins
The Student Volunteer Army is on the march again and will pitch in to help a flood-damaged farm in the Catlins at the weekend.
Robertson talk canned over 'security'
Robertson talk canned over 'security' after clocktower protest
A planned lecture by Grant Robertson has been postponed a day after a glass pane was smashed during a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Otago clocktower.
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Fears uni ranking drop will put off international students
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Fears uni ranking drop will put off international students
A worrying drop in global rankings could put international students off studying at the University of Otago, a tertiary union official says.
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Watch: Moment glass smashes in clocktower protest
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Watch: Moment glass smashes in clocktower protest
Actions of Campus Watch staff at a rally for Palestine have been called a "gross overreaction" by a rally spokesperson.
Robertson says uni protest 'crossed a line'
Robertson says uni protest 'crossed a line'
Police were called after a door was smashed in a scuffle with security during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Otago clocktower.
Otago University drops to lowest international ranking
Otago University drops to lowest international ranking
The University of Otago says it is "disappointed" to have fallen to its lowest ever position in one of the main international university league tables.
Research could change lives of cancer patients
Research could change lives of cancer patients
Following more than a decade of research, a University of Otago pharmacist has discovered a new way to deliver anti-cancer medication with fewer side-effects than chemotherapy.
'Packed in like sardines': Coroner finds Crestani's death preventable
'Packed in like sardines': Coroner finds Crestani's death preventable
Sophia Crestani’s death at a Dunedin party was a preventable tragedy, a coroner says.
Obituary: made incomprehensible clear
Obituary: made incomprehensible clear
Rosalind Heather Whiting always believed "life is short and life is precious".
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Work incomplete but progress made: Higgs
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Work incomplete but progress made: Outgoing chancellor
Often when someone leaves a major leadership role they are asked if they think they have left their organisation in better shape than they found it.
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Unsettling students to better anxiety aid
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Unsettling students to better anxiety aid
Breathing through a tube that can restrict the amount of air you get is enough to make anyone anxious.
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Professor praised for contribution to field
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Professor praised for contribution to field
Abby Smith may be an award-winning marine scientist, but getting to where she is today has not been all plain sailing.
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Uni planning to expand into Queenstown
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Uni planning to expand into Queenstown
The University of Otago has signalled its intentions for an ambitious expansion into Queenstown.
Engagement barrier to uptake: Prof
Engagement barrier to uptake: Prof
Despite Pharmac’s decision to fund continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps from October 1, a Dunedin endocrinologist is concerned the people who need the diabetes treatment equipment...
Otago University gains highest rating
Otago University gains highest rating
In a world first, the University of Otago has achieved a 5+ Star rating in the revamped Quacquarelli Symonds QS Stars assessment.