Aotearoa’s first strontium isoscape developed
Source: University of Otago
Tracing the regional origin of everything from milk to invasive bugs is now possible thanks to a University of Otago project.A...
Call for pipe upgrades after Asbestos found in Christchurch drinking water
Source: University of Otago
A new study concludes ageing underground pipes in many Christchurch suburbs are leaching asbestos fibres into the city’s main water supply;...
Celebrating distinguished botanist Ann Wylie’s centenary
Source: University of Otago
Ann Wylie with Sir Alan Mark at her centenary celebrationsTribute from Otago Botany colleague, Sir Alan Mark KNZM; FRSNZ; HonDSc, University...
Members of Microbiology: Meet Sharon Iose
Source: University of Otago
Now that the Ta Panui Taura postgraduate website and newsletter are up and running, the remainder of the “Members of Microbiology”...
Dunedin Study sheds light on New Zealand’s successful vaccination rates
Source: University of Otago
Vaccine resistance often reflects a lifetime of mistrust, suggests new research using 50 years of data collected by the University of...
Graduate Research School Dean departs after nearly a decade
Source: University of Otago
After almost 10 years in the role, the Graduate Research School’s first Dean, Professor Rachel Spronken-Smith, has departed.Professor Spronken-Smith was seconded...
New Name and Status for MIHI – the Department of Māori Indigenous Health Innovation
Source: University of Otago
The seedling has grown into a mighty kahikatea at the University of Otago, Christchurch – with the University of Otago Council...
Students shivering inside cold, damp homes, study finds
Source: University of Otago
Tertiary students are more than twice as likely as the general population to be living in damp and mouldy homes, a...
Associate Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie new Chair of Rauika Māngai
Source: University of Otago
Associate Professor Louise Parr-BrownlieAssociate Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie (Ngāti Maniapoto and Te Arawa) is the new Chair of Rauika Māngai, a Māori...
Call to alter elder abuse assessment to better protect vulnerable
Source: University of Otago
A simple change to an assessment tool would double the capture rate of elder abuse sufferers, a University of Otago study...
Award winner seeks positive change in outdoor industry
Source: University of Otago
Anna Smoothy says winning the Neville C Bain award was a ‘truly humbling’ experience.Masters of Administration (MBA) student Anna Smoothy received...
New non‑destructive DNA method opens opportunities
Source: University of Otago
A new method of obtaining ancient genomic data without damaging source material has been developed by University of Otago researchers, creating...
