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27 Oct 2023
Fellowships awarded to five Otago researchers
Five University of Otago researchers are being celebrated with Royal Society Te...
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18 Oct 2023
Critical step made for managing brushtail possums
Researchers say mapping the genetic code of the brushtail possum will benefit th...
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16 Oct 2023
Research on female fertility receives grant from global consortium
Menopause is often described as puberty’s evil older sister, but can reproductiv...
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28 Sep 2023
Inaugural Māori Early Career Awards for Distinction in Research winners
Two Otago Research Award winners have been recognised for their research which g...
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22 Sep 2023
Remains bring stories of the Otago goldfields to life
Findings from the skeletal remains of miners laid to rest in Otago cemeteries in...
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19 Sep 2023
Otago researchers rewarded for excellence
The breadth and strengths of University of Otago research is evident in this yea...
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19 Sep 2023
More than $32 million MBIE research funding for Otago
University of Otago researchers have been awarded more than $32 million in the l...
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22 Aug 2023
Mummification practice of ancient populations latest focus of Otago bioarchaeologist
Professor Siân Halcrow’s work has taken her to some of the most significant arch...
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18 Aug 2023
Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie appointed Departmental Science Advisor to MBIE
Highly regarded University of Otago researcher, senior leader and wahine toa Pro...
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04 Jul 2023
HRC grants $51 million to Otago researchers
Otago researchers have received a significant $51 million funding boost from the...
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19 May 2023
Saane Fakapulia awarded Well-Being prize for research on Pasifika Anatomy students’ experiences
Saane Fakapulia, a Master of Science (Anatomy), student has been awarded the 202...
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11 May 2023
Third and final reburial for cemetery project
The Southern Cemeteries Archaeological Project will soon be complete, when the t...