Nitrate levels in drinking water and bowel cancer
Source: University of Otago
The formation of cancer-causing chemicals in the gut could be at the heart of understanding how high levels of nitrate in...
Irreplaceable Emeritus Professor Phil ‘Frogman’ Bishop awarded posthumously at annual Supervisor awards
Source: University of Otago
Professor Phil Bishop posthumously received the Dean’s Medal for Contribution to Supervision in recognition of his outstanding efforts in supporting Zoology...
Tooth study prompts rethink of human evolution
Source: University of Otago
A study into tooth wear in a group of wild Japanese macaques has significant implications for the study of human evolution,...
Getting the measure of University assets
Source: University of Otago
A new era: Building Information and Compliance Manager Rob Wilks with the University’s new 3D scanner for buildings.A new laser scanner...
Study provides first nationwide snapshot of NZ conservation volunteers
Source: University of Otago
University of Otago research surveyed 986 conservation volunteers to get a sense of who they are, what they do, what motivates...
Vaccination programme failing those with mental health and addiction issues
Source: University of Otago
New Zealand’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out is failing to reach those with mental health and addiction issues, despite their inclusion in a...
2022 Bulletin Board photo competition opens
Source: University of Otago
The top 12 photos from last year’s competition.The Otago Bulletin Board team is thrilled to announce the launch of our 10th...
Food truck’s tasty fare paired with healthy eating advice
Source: University of Otago
Associate Professor Katherine Black (Acting Head of Human Nutrition, front) with Dr Ali Hill, and Professional Practice Fellow Nichola AgnewAn enticing...
Care packages being delivered to isolating students
Source: University of Otago
The Otago University Students Association (OUSA) and the University of Otago have teamed up to support students in self-isolation due to...
Otago staff team up to aid Tonga relief efforts
Source: University of Otago
Dr Shyamal Das (front-left) and Associate Dean (Pacific) of Sciences Dr Losa Moata’ane (front-right) joined by Dean of the School of...
Hormone found to regulate mothers’ behaviour
Source: University of Otago
Dr Teodora Georgescu and Dr Rosemary Brown.University of Otago researchers have discovered a new function for the hormone prolactin – it...
Researching the negative impact of a westernised diet
Source: University of Otago
Justine, whose work is in the process of being published, says she would encourage other students to pursue the scholarship.It’s never...
