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30 Oct 2023

Otago researchers receive Fellowships


The impact of housing on mental health and how hormones regulate parents’ behavi...

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26 Oct 2023

Early career researchers committed to making a difference


Areas ranging from pain management to the rise of pseudolaw are the focus for th...

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24 Oct 2023

Otago alumnus Professor Chris Greening awarded prestigious Australian Prime Minister’s Science Prize


Warmest congratulations to Otago alumnus and Monash University Professor Chris G...

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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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11 Oct 2023

World-leading virus hunter Professor Jemma Geoghegan honoured


It has been quite the journey these past few months for Otago Professor Jemma Ge...

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29 Sep 2023

Centre for Neuroendocrinology wins Otago Research Group Award


Te Pokapū Mātai Taiāki Iaia, the Centre for Neuroendocrinology (CNE), believes t...

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29 Sep 2023

$1.1m for Otago researchers


Otago researchers will be getting to the heart of one of New Zealand’s biggest h...

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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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29 Aug 2023

From Chile to New Zealand and beyond, doing science from a wheelchair


Originally from Chile, Karla Araya-Castro is a biotechnologist and visiting post...

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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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