In this issue
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Diabetes research garners support
A strong partnership between University of Otago researchers and the community i...
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Otago alumni awarded prestigious Fulbright and Georgetti Scholarships
Four Otago alumni have been awarded prestigious Fulbright New Zealand Graduate S...
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Alison Grant: Otago’s first Football Fern
As one of very few Kiwi footballers who can claim to have beaten the USA and in...
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Law degree via the post
Northern England born Otago Law alumna Elaine Gill, arrived in New Zealand in 19...
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Professor Jemma Geoghegan appointed Webster Family Chair
After a global search, Professor Jemma Geoghegan has been appointed the Webster...
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Special milestone for Angela Allen Radiation Therapy scholarship
The recent Graduation celebrations at Otago marked the 20-year milestone of the...
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Alumni in the News
The home of Otago’s first female medical graduate Dr Emily Siedeberg has receive...
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Emeritus Distinguished Professor Richie Poulton
It is with sadness we acknowledge the passing of Emeritus Distinguished Professo...
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Networks and Events
The University of Otago, Christchurch celebrated its 50th anniversary with a spe...
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Otago Images
Take a look at these wonderful University of Otago Hockey and Athletics club pho...
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Hot Picks
Be entertained and feed your mind with our Hot Picks. You can relax in the comfo...
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Alumni Global Lens photography competition 2023
We would like to invite you as a member of the University of Otago alumni commun...
What is Critical Thinking?
In this RNZ interview, Associate Professor of Philosophy Zach Weber discusses Critical Thinking and common “fallacies” to be aware of.
Listen here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/audio/player?audio_id=2018899918
Drowning prevention
Professor Chris Button gives advice about preventing drownings in New Zealand in this Newshub story.
Listen here: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2023/07/warning-to-new-zealanders-on-world-drowning-prevention-day-as-beach-drownings-rise.html
Meat eating reduction in the UK – equivalent to taking 8 million cars off the road?
Dr Ali Hill of Otago’s Department of Nutrition discusses in this RNZ interview the Oxford University study that concludes if all meat eaters in the UK decreased their consumption of meat it would be the equivalent of taking 8 million cars off the road.
Listen here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/audio/player?audio_id=2018900507
Immunity challenges for elite athletes and the immunocompromised
Alumna Emma Sutherland, an elite cyclist whose cycling career was stymied by glandular fever, is interviewed by Dr Anna Campbell about the science behind healing from immunity challenges.
Listen here: http://sites.libsyn.com/421976/immunity-challenges-for-elite-athletes-and-immunocompromised
Faculty of Dentistry tour
Otago’s Faculty of Dentistry was an early pioneer of dental education and training. Today it remains the only Dental School in Aotearoa New Zealand, and one of the top-50 dental teaching hospitals in the world. Enjoy a full tour of their new facility.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMIcvvv25dw