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Islamophobia contributing to Gaza’s devastation, prof says
The level of death and destruction in Gaza would not be possible without "substantially high levels of Islamophobia", an academic visiting Dunedin says.
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Academic questions uni job cuts
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Academic questions uni job cuts
A University of Otago academic is worried about the dumbing down of the lecture experience due to a restructure which could result in the loss of 15 support staff.
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OUSA rescind Israel boycott
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OUSA rescind Israel boycott
The Otago University Students’ Association has backed down on a previous decision to boycott products and companies with ties to Israel.
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Switching on to rhythm of stress
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Switching on to rhythm of stress
High-stress environments have long been known to be bad for our health.
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Medical researcher up for award
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Medical researcher up for award
The researcher behind a slow-release ketamine tablet, developed to treat people with treatment-resistant depression, has been named a finalist in the 2025 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards.
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Students to tackle trail in fundraiser for Alzheimer’s
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Students to tackle trail in fundraiser for Alzheimer’s
Always quick with a one-liner or a slightly naughty joke, Shirley Reid was sharp-witted with a notorious sense of humour.
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Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’
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Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’
Withholding detailed financial information from the public increases transparency, the University of Otago says.
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Balancing medical school, sporting career ‘challenging’
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Balancing medical school, sporting career ‘challenging’
If you have ever wondered what happens when two very time-consuming passions collide and vie for every spare minute of your life, Emma Mason has the answer.
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‘De-extinction’ criticism sparks smear campaign
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‘De-extinction’ criticism sparks smear campaign
An Otago paleogenetics researcher who has been critical of Colossal Biosciences’ plan to "de-extinct" the giant moa has been targeted by online "smear" articles aimed at discrediting him.
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Residential hall recreated in the virtual world
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Residential hall recreated in the virtual world
Forget couch fires in Castle St.
Association formed to boost connection in sciences
Association formed to boost connection in sciences
A lack of tertiary science major social cohesion, and nobody being "mates" has inspired two University of Otago students to kick-start an association.
Need for meeting urgent: polytech
Need for meeting urgent: polytech
Otago Polytechnic leadership is pleading with Penny Simmonds for a meeting to explain why they have been lumped in with a federation model nearly a month after the initial announcement.
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Views split on mandatory lecture recording
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Views split on mandatory lecture recording
All lectures at the University of Otago could be recorded and available by next year if a group of academics and students gets its way.
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Warning of ‘slumlord’ exploitation
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Warning of ‘slumlord’ exploitation
A Dunedin student left traumatised by her horror flatting experience has sounded a warning to civic leaders over the "unsafe" state of the city’s housing.
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Anger over axing of scholarships
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Anger over axing of scholarships
Top students will abandon the University of Otago after a shock decision to axe scholarships, the institution has been warned.
Eating well on the cheap when you're a student
Eating well on the cheap when you're a student
Dunedin student Renata Herrera Rojas is determined to get young people feeding their brain properly - without busting the budget.
‘Flaws’ in Waikato med school business case
‘Flaws’ in Waikato med school business case
The University of Otago is criticising the business case for the Waikato medical school that the government used to justify the project.
New med school to save $50m a year, govt claims
New med school to save $50m a year, govt claims
Nearly $2b could be saved by 2042 if a new medical school to train rural doctors is created in Hamilton, the detailed business case for the project says, but critics are concerned they aren't getting the full picture.
Peters challenged on tobacco links
Peters challenged on tobacco links
Public health researchers at the University of Otago have called on the PM to show some leadership and remove the tobacco and vaping portfolio from NZ First, following allegations the party has been colluding with tobacco giant Philip Morris.
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Polytech boss launches withering attack on government
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Polytech boss launches withering attack on government
Otago Polytechnic’s boss fears being "dragged down to the lowest common denominator" by the Open Polytechnic, as she stakes her institution’s claim for independence.