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PhD work improves superbug knowledge

Saki Baleivanualala will receive a PhD in microbiology at a University of Otago graduation...

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PhD work improves superbug knowledge

In a previous life, Saki Baleivanualala was a microbiologist, working in a Fijian hospital where he saw many people dying from antibiotic resistant bacterial infections.

University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony

Hundreds of people will graduate from the University of Otago in two ceremonies today. PHOTO:...

University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony

At a ceremony in the Dunedin Town Hall starting at 1pm today, 298 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in a wide range of subjects, including philosophy,...

University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony

A previous University of Otago graduation parade makes its way along George St. PHOTO: PETER...

University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony

In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 4pm today, 307 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in subjects including medicine, science, arts, law and commerce.

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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’

Artist Grahame Sydney, the 1978 Frances Hodgkins Fellow, said being awarded the fellowship was ‘...

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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’

The arts community is reeling over the University of Otago’s decision to "pause" two prominent fellowships which have launched the careers of some of the country’s most notable artists.

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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’

Aspire Aotearoa Research Centre co-director Professor Janet Hoek. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’

When the government repealed smokefree legislation last year, questions were raised in the health and research sectors about why it was done, and if parties in the coalition government benefited...

Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony

University of Otago graduate and one of the world’s leading cardiac neurobiologists Prof David...

Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony

As one of the world’s leading cardiac neurobiologists, Prof David Paterson will be very aware of his slightly elevated brain and heart activity when he gives the graduation address at the second of...

Ultimatum on student needs delivered

OUSA president Liam White. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Ultimatum on student needs delivered

The Dunedin City Council ignores university students’ needs at its peril - or else, they will study in Christchurch instead.

Student’s career as composer takes wing

Cameron Monteath, on piano, premieres Ballade for Cello and Piano at Hanover Hall yesterday....

Student’s career as composer takes wing

Cameron Monteath enjoys playing with others.

Bubble tea shop falls foul of cup ban

Chatime manager Violetta Li says she supports sustainability but hopes the University of Otago...

Bubble tea shop falls foul of cup ban

A bubble tea shop in the Link at the University of Otago says it is being unfairly targeted by the university’s disposable cup ban.

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Walk and Talk ‘sort of a living library’

Dr Dmitry Zavialov (centre) is joined by Natasha Seliutina and Dr Nick Baker on a Walk and Talk...

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Walk and Talk ‘sort of a living library’

Anything you want to talk about, Dmitry Zavialov is keen to hear about. But you'll have to tell him about it while you are walking.

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Prof ‘shocked’ to get science prize

Infectious diseases researcher Prof Jemma Geoghegan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Prof ‘shocked’ to get science prize

Jemma Geoghegan never planned to become a science communicator.

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Cause of kākāpō disease identified

Kākāpō Tuarima is in the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital with crusty bum. PHOTO: DEPARTMENT OF...

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Cause of kākāpō disease identified

As if the odds were not already stacked against New Zealand’s critically endangered kākāpō population, now Otago researchers are trying to save them from another plight — crusty bum.

Aim to create drugs to combat antibiotic resistance in animals

University of Otago researchers Dr Allan Gamble and Prof Sarah Hook are re-engineering...

Aim to create drugs to combat antibiotic resistance in animals

Chemically modified antibiotics which only activate in the presence of infection may be the answer to the world’s growing antibiotic resistance problem.

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Dentistry PhD research ‘a very new area’

Dentistry PhD student Vaishnavi Yeleswarapu with one of the comics she has created to promote...

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Dentistry PhD research ‘a very new area’

When Vaishnavi Yeleswarapu tentatively suggested producing a comic book for her PhD in dentistry, she expected an overanimated and colourless frown from her supervisor.

Height associated with cancer risk

Height associated with cancer risk

The tall and short of it is, new research shows the many different types of genetic factors that can influence height in people can also affect their health.

Meet Doug from the uni

University of Otago student administration team leader Louise Ross with Doug, the Domestic Otago...

Robots quickening enrolment, admission processes

Doug is one of the more unusual members of staff.

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High-powered group to tackle uni’s drop in world rankings

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High-powered group to tackle uni’s drop in world rankings

A high-powered committee has been formed to reverse the University of Otago’s slide in the world rankings.

Relaxing read

Relaxing read

It was good old-fashioned page-turners that got Albany St flatmates Mason O’Connell, Finn Lawrey and Sophie Hence out on to their porch for a bit of quiet RnR when the sun came out yesterday.

Unmet needs driving truancy

University of Otago paediatrics and child health researcher Dr Nick Bowden says a lack of school...

Unmet needs driving truancy

New Zealand’s under-resourced education system is struggling to meet the diverse needs of autistic pupils, and research shows it is the reason behind their high absenteeism rates.

Researchers uncover link between eye health and dementia

Researchers have uncovered a link between eye health and dementia by using retinal measurements....

Researchers uncover link between eye health and dementia

The Dunedin Longitudinal Study is helping researchers understand the link between eye health and dementia, and how AI might help diagnose Alzheimer's much earlier.

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