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17 Oct 2024

Student winners of Writer 2024 named


A poignant poem which takes the reader through the residential Red Zone after the Christchurch earthquakes has won the s...

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15 Oct 2024

Starlink revolutionising Polaris II communication


Linking to the ‘stars’ is revolutionising expeditions on the University’s main research vessel Polaris II.

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19 Sep 2024

266 podcasts and counting – supporting students and science


Dr Dave McMorran has just recorded his 266th podcast which features Geology PhD student Julien Eschenroeder talking abou...

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08 May 2024

PhD candidate awarded NASA internship


A life-long passion for space is taking off for an Otago PhD candidate who has been awarded an internship at NASA.

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17 Jan 2024

The experience of real chemistry


While chemistry as a subject can mean different things to different people, for Dr David McMorran it’s all about making...

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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 this year’s top Otago early career researc...

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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 year’s Otago Research Awards.

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01 Jun 2023

Challenging expedition peak of young tramper’s career so far


Bashing through the bush on one Aotearoa New Zealand’s lesser-known walking routes was an opportunity for Otago Master’s...

25 Jan 2023

Inaugural New Zealand Hydrogen Symposium


Aotearoa New Zealand’s first research-focused symposium bringing together international expertise on hydrogen will be he...

10 Jan 2023

Titanic teacher


At first glance it is hard to see what Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, could teach us about the origin of life on Earth.

17 Nov 2022

Prestigious award for daylight research pioneer Professor Anna Wirz-Justice


World authority on sleep and depression research, psychiatric neurobiologist Professor Anna Wirz-Justice has been awarde...

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