OUSA presents range of election policies
A wishlist of policies from the Otago University Students' Association to council candidates run the gamut, from a landlord licensing scheme to free buses for students.
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OUSA release policy wishlist for ORC, DCC elections
OUSA release policy wishlist for ORC, DCC elections
A wishlist of policies from the Otago University Students' Association to candidates for local body elections runs the gamut, from a landlord licensing scheme to free buses for students.
Free public transport and more govt action called for
Free public transport and more govt action called for
Free public transport should be trialled in New Zealand cities as part of urgent measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions, Prof Sir Alan Mark says.
$38.5m boost for Otago researchers
$38.5m boost for Otago researchers
Scientists striving to improve New Zealand's human and animal health are among University of Otago researchers who have gained $38.5 million in grants from the Government's Endeavour Fund.
University defends cost of flash TV screen
University defends cost of flash TV screen
It has come under fire from students as a pointless way of advertising the university to people already there - but the University of Otago says it's happy with a $42,000 nine-panel screen.
Make-up of polytech subsidiary boards still unclear
Make-up of polytech subsidiary boards still unclear
Who will sit on new polytechnic subsidiary boards, to be established in April next year, is unclear - and players involved could vary from institution to institution.
Prestigious award for head of Dunedin Study
Prestigious award for head of Dunedin Study
The much-acclaimed Dunedin Study has received another accolade, its leader, Prof Richie Poulton, being awarded one of the University of Otago's most prestigious prizes, the Distinguished Research...
100-year approach to hazards advocated
100-year approach to hazards advocated
Wendy Saunders is keen to encourage longer term natural hazard planning.
Samoa to benefit from replaced dental chairs
Samoa to benefit from replaced dental chairs
The University of Otago is gifting old dental chairs from its dental school to the Samoan Ministry of Health to assist with dental care in the Pacific nation.
Apprentices nominated for NZ awards
Apprentices nominated for NZ awards
Two Otago Polytechnic graduates are building a future for themselves in the construction industry, and have been nominated for national awards.
Qualified uni support for Strike 4 Climate
Qualified uni support for Strike 4 Climate
The University of Otago has signalled its support for the School Strike 4 Climate protest, but says the university will be open as usual, and students will need to decide whether they want to miss...
'Promising' anti-cancer drug's effects studied
'Promising' anti-cancer drug's effects studied
Dunedin research has highlighted the strength of a potential new drug therapy against an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Flatmates rule cooking contest
Flatmates rule cooking contest
It's a far cry from stereotypical student fare - but a flat of University of Otago students' healthy cooking and foray into exotic cuisine has paid off.
'Nessie' research provides great PR for university
'Nessie' research provides great PR for university
The Loch Ness monster environmental DNA saga has received the most coverage of any piece of research the University of Otago has produced.
2020 Burns Fellows named
2020 Burns Fellows named
The University of Otago has announced a series of award-winning writers and artists as its Burns Fellows for 2020.
New uni hall possible by 2023
New uni hall possible by 2023
A replacement accommodation block for the University of Otago's hall of residence Te Rangi Hiroa College could be built by early 2023.
Uni consulting over marine science deficit
Uni consulting over marine science deficit
The University of Otago is consulting staff about its marine science department, due to concerns about an operating deficit.
Imam to give peace lecture
Imam to give peace lecture
The imam who was starting a sermon when the shooting began at his Christchurch mosque will deliver the annual peace lecture at the University of Otago this evening.
Support for uni's role in recruiting neurosurgeons
Support for uni's role in recruiting neurosurgeons
The university should continue to play a role in recruiting neurosurgeons for Dunedin Hospital, the South Island Neurosurgery Service and the University of Otago say.
Nessie - big eel best guess
Nessie - big eel best guess
The slippery question of what lurks in the depths of a very deep Scottish loch has finally been revealed - the Loch Ness Monster is at best a very big eel.