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Scholarships offer chance to advance neurological research
Watching multiple sclerosis progressively take its toll on her mother has been a motivating factor in Ria Knoef’s research of neurological disorders.
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Uni buildings may be sold as part of plan
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Uni buildings may be sold as part of plan
The University of Otago’s efforts to save space on its campus could result in the sale of unwanted buildings.
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Fair trading breach fines to be raised
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Fair trading breach fines to be raised
Raising penalties for breaches of fair trading law is a "shot across the bows" of companies that exploit their customers, a University of Otago academic says.
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Uni drops in sustainability rankings
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Uni drops in sustainability rankings
While the University of Otago has toppled out of the top 100 universities in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings, the institution’s leaders are pleased with their "strong performance".
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Grant for investigation of preventative cancer therapies
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Grant for investigation of preventative cancer therapies
New research aims to provide doctors with a "sorely needed" non-invasive and easily accessible preventive therapy for women at high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
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Virus mapped in fight against deadly bacteria
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Virus mapped in fight against deadly bacteria
To some, they may look like an arts and crafts decoration that could easily hang from the rear-view mirror in a car.
Medal for Sir Alan’s life work
Medal for Sir Alan’s life work
Emeritus Prof Sir Alan Mark may be 93 but he is not slowing down around environmental issues.
Partners aim to lift diabetes care
Partners aim to lift diabetes care
As part of events to mark World Diabetes Day today, the University of Otago and Ngāti Hine Health Trust have joined forces in a bid to improve diabetes care for Māori.
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Researchers recognised for their works’ global impact
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Researchers recognised for their works’ global impact
Four Otago researchers have received Health Research Council (HRC) awards for their transformative health interventions that have have led to significant real-world benefits on a global scale.
Otago Uni-led conference to focus on improving cities
Otago Uni-led conference to focus on improving cities
Building healthier, more resilient cities in the face of challenges posed by climate change will be the focus of an international conference on urban health to be co-hosted by the University of...
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Young designer inspired by ‘fun and vibrant’ Italy
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Young designer inspired by ‘fun and vibrant’ Italy
Inspired by Italy, pieced together in Dunedin, a young designer’s latest fashion collection showcases the essence of the people from one of the fashion capitals of the world.
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Tuition fee increase regrettable: Robertson
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Tuition fee increase regrettable: Robertson
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson says it is "highly regrettable" the university has had to increase tuition fees by 6% for the second consecutive year.
New fossil fish species named after late prof
New fossil fish species named after late prof
Zealandorhynchus fordycei is not a fish you would want to come face to face with at St Clair Beach.
Otago students flee Tanzania as political violence erupts
Otago students flee Tanzania as political violence erupts
Six Otago University medical students are back in the country after needing help to leave Tanzania during violent political unrest.
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Highest demand for halls
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Highest demand for halls
The University of Otago’s residential colleges are bursting at their seams next year, as the institution tries to find the best way to accommodate everyone.
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Otago research bound for Saturn’s largest moon
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Otago research bound for Saturn’s largest moon
Courtney Ennis’s research is about to go where no human’s research has gone before.
Polytech to teach hundreds of students based in China
Polytech to teach hundreds of students based in China
Otago Polytechnic has signed up to a joint venture to eventually teach about 1200 Chinese students a year.
Vaping slows non-smoking trend: study
Vaping slows non-smoking trend: study
New Zealand’s progress in making the nation a smoke-free environment appears to be going up in smoke.
Location accuracy down to the centimetre
Location accuracy down to the centimetre
Fear not — if you get lost or injured in the bush, your smartwatch could soon be your saviour.
Higher early death likelihood uncovered
Higher early death likelihood uncovered
Young people with a neurodevelopmental condition, such as autism, ADHD and intellectual disability, are nearly five times more likely to die before age 25 than those without