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HE KITENGA reflects the concept of discovery. The Māori word kitenga derives from kite which translates to words such as see, perceive, find and discover. This title reflects the University's connection to New Zealand's cultural heritage, as well as its commitment to national and international research and innovation.
Founded in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest university.
Today it has a nationwide presence and enjoys an international reputation for excellence. Over the past 150 years Otago has successfully balanced the traditions of its history with modern scholarship and world-class research.
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Vice-Chancellor's introduction
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Welcome to He Kitenga 2020
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At a glance
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Expertise informs action
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Rapid response
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Be prepared
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Model advice
![Ayesha Verrall thumbnail](https://www.otago.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0024/280428/ayesha-verrall-thumbnail-742792.jpg)
Contact tracing prioritised
![Tristham Ingham thumbnail](https://www.otago.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0030/280749/tristham-ingham-thumbnail-742782.jpg)
Bubble concept goes viral
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Critical decisions
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Survey highlights parents' concerns
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One health for our health
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Scientists rise to the challenge
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COVID captured
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Vaccine development
Doing the detail
Genomic clues to virus spread
![Richard Blaikie thumbnail2](https://www.otago.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0019/281314/richard-blaikie-thumbnail2-743959.jpg)
Diagnostics group meets need
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Handy solution
![Jo Stanton thumbnail](https://www.otago.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0021/265035/jo-stanton-thumbnail-743973.jpg)
Ready results
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BOMB to the rescue
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Antibody answers
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Sensing COVID
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Wastewater detection
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Life in lockdown
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Equity in isolation
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Ethical advice
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Beliefs and behaviours
![Elaine Hargreaves thumbnail](https://www.otago.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0031/276349/mental-health-thumbnail-744036.jpg)
Mental health impacts
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Activity levels
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Routine survey
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Law in lockdown
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What next?
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Working past crisis
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In with the new
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A sustainable opportunity
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Rethink for Māori economy
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7 steps to a better future
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History repeats
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Regenerative tourism
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Tourism reset
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Media narratives
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A global disrupter
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Bioethics of a pandemic
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