‘Reason to hope’ in face of workplace bullying
An Otago University medical researcher has spoken out against workplace bullying and abuse in the legal profession, and sees some "reason to hope" from changing attitudes.
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Approaches to obesity in NZ not working: physio PhD grad
Approaches to obesity in NZ not working: physio PhD grad
University of Otago graduate Dr Ricky Bell says "you don’t have to be Einstein" to realise that current approaches to countering obesity are "simply not working" in this country.
PhD marks two firsts for Samoan student
PhD marks two firsts for Samoan student
Michael Ligaliga is "relieved" to have completed his University of Otago PhD, and has become the first Pacific Island student to complete an Otago doctorate in peace and conflict studies.
Canine cuddles relieving student stress
Canine cuddles relieving student stress
For students separated from their pooch pals, a squad of local dogs are available for sessions of furry stress relief.
Stage set for arts complex
Stage set for arts complex
The University of Otago’s new $26m music, theatre and performing arts development will further boost Dunedin’s reputation as an "outstanding centre of culture and learning", Prof Tony Ballantyne says.
Visiting speaker optimistic about achieving peace in the world
Visiting speaker optimistic about achieving peace in the world
Award-winning Australian radio broadcaster Rachael Kohn remains optimistic that peace can be achieved in the Middle East and Korea, despite seemingly massive obstacles.
Otago prof wins book award
Otago prof wins book award
A Dunedin-based architect turned theologian has won a national book award.
Values at core of predictive polling system
Values at core of predictive polling system
Researchers who developed a new predictive polling system focused on values are trying to drum up support within the media industry - and say their research could signal a move away from "mud...
Brief movements helpful: study
Brief movements helpful: study
Getting out of your chair and moving around for two minutes every half hour provides important health benefits, University of Otago research suggests.
University would let Brash speak
University would let Brash speak
Don Brash, who has nominated for New Zealander of the Year, would be welcome to speak at the University of Otago if he wanted to, the vice-chancellor says.
Polytechnic $50m plan to go ahead
Polytechnic $50m plan to go ahead
Otago Polytechnic will push ahead with a planned $50 million redevelopment involving three separate projects, after being granted a funding increase.
Sri Lankan students showcase culture
Sri Lankan students showcase their culture
Thareni Luxmanan (left) and Shreya Das perform a traditional bharatanatyam dance at a cultural performance hosted by the University of Otago Sri Lankan Students’ Association.
Street party comes up Trumps
Street party comes up Trumps
Who said freedom of speech was being repressed because the world was becoming too politically correct?
'Hugely exciting' to have author at Otago
'Hugely exciting' to have author at Otago University
The news that Scottish crime writer Val McDermid is to take up a visiting professor role at Otago University has been hailed as ''hugely exciting''.
Researcher awarded $180,000 for study of premature babies
Researcher awarded $180,000 for study of premature babies
A lecturer at the University of Otago's Wellington campus is ``absolutely delighted'' to receive more than $180,000 to investigate a new therapy for premature babies.
Award-winning novelist takes up uni position
Award-winning novelist takes up uni position
Celebrated Scottish novelist Val McDermid is travelling to the University of Otago to take up a three-year visiting professor role in the Division of Humanities.
Native fauna could be reintroduced to cities
Native fauna could be reintroduced to cities
Reintroducing bats, tuatara and native birds into NZ's cities is not beyond the realms of imagination, two University of Otago zoologists say - if cat owners become more aware of the benefits keeping their pet indoors.
Excellence award for polytechnic
Excellence award for polytechnic
Fourth time is the charm for Otago Polytechnic, which has won an award for business excellence.
Lecturer comparing student experiences
Lecturer comparing student experiences
Teaching young women from war-torn countries and hearing about their struggles puts a different perspective on higher education, a former Otago student says.
Two students discharged from hospital
Two students discharged from hospital
The two University of Otago students recently diagnosed with meningococcal disease have been discharged from hospital, the region's medical officer of health says.