News archive
06 Jul 2022
Dental system failing children, urgent change needed – specialists
Urgent and radical change is needed to address the declining dental health of Ao...
23 Jun 2022
Otago Professor wins international Distinguished Scientist Award
A University of Otago researcher has received one of the most prestigious awards...
23 Jun 2022
Professor Richard Cannon recognised with international Distinguished Scientist Award
Professor Richard Cannon recognised with international Distinguished Scientist A...
21 Jun 2022
Professor Michael Morgan’s enduring connection with Otago
Professor Michael Morgan’s enduring connection with Otago
14 Jun 2022
Off-Campus: ‘I use karate every day’
Off-Campus: ‘I use karate every day’
01 Jun 2022
Free Otago clinic to provide vital dental care
Free Otago clinic to provide vital dental care
11 May 2022
Dentistry graduate realises childhood dream
Dentistry graduate realises childhood dream
18 Mar 2022
Seven Otago academics elected Royal Society Fellows
Seven Otago academics elected Royal Society Fellows
03 Mar 2022
Tooth study prompts rethink of human evolution
A study into tooth wear in a group of wild Japanese macaques has significant imp...
31 Jan 2022
Outstanding winning ways
The University’s Dunedin dentistry buildings winning a category in New Zealand’s...
28 Jan 2022
Emma Wyeth new Associate Dean Māori for Health Sciences
Associate Professor Emma Wyeth has been appointed to the role of Manupiki Māori...
24 Jan 2022
Submissions open for special dental issue of Nanomaterials, guest-edited by Dr May Mei and Dr KC Li
Special issue of Nanomaterials guest-edited by Dr May Mei and Dr KC Li, submissi...
17 Jan 2022
Samuel Carrington new Dentistry Associate Dean Māori
There has been a poignant return to Te Kaupeka Pūniho the Faculty of Dentistry f...
22 Dec 2021
Postgraduate presentation awards celebrate our students' research
Research Day presentation awards 2021
21 Dec 2021
SJWRI Research Publication Awards presented to Associate Professor Dawn Coates and Dr Zhen Dong
Our Research Publication Awards celebrate the best research articles authored by...
20 Dec 2021
Professor Mauro Farella and Associate Professor Sunyoung Ma recognised as our Research Supervisors of the Year
Professor Mauro Farella and Associate Professor Sunyoung Ma awarded SJWRI Resear...
13 Dec 2021
Tooth cavities provide unique ecological insight into living primates and fossil humans
Tooth decay is a common and unfortunate problem for many of us, but two Universi...
13 Dec 2021
Putting a smile on a child’s face: Jason Nath is a bright star in paediatric dentistry
Suneil J. C. Nath (Jason) says paediatric dentistry is an immensely rewarding ca...
10 Dec 2021
Lateisha Chant graduates with Bachelor in Oral Health, focuses on community
Lateisha Chant (Rangitāne ki Wairau, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Kuia, Kāi Tahu...
10 Dec 2021
Nina Ufferhardt, a graduate at the forefront of Dental Technology
Nina Ufferhardt is not one to sit idly by. With great enthusiasm, she has carved...
10 Dec 2021
Otago rugby rep graduates from Dentistry
With a qualification in Dentistry and a promising rugby career on the horizon, C...
06 Dec 2021
New faces in new places
New appointments and programmes for the Sir John Walsh Research Institute
06 Oct 2021
University of Otago appoints new Dentistry Dean
Professor Paul Cooper is probably the only person to have worked in the two newe...
06 Oct 2021
Professor Paul Cooper named Dean of Faculty of Dentistry
Professor Paul Cooper is probably the only person to have worked in the two newe...
14 Sep 2021
SJWRI research supported by 2021 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding
The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...
13 Sep 2021
Fiordland endeavours result in significant funding
Ten University of Otago researchers have been named winners of the 2021 Endeavou...
08 Sep 2021
Otago researchers secure significant Endeavour funding
Understanding the future of fjords and their ability to soak up carbon is one of...
12 Aug 2021
SJWRI Research Day moves online, registrations now open
SJWRI Research Day moves online, registrations now open
06 Aug 2021
Best research presentation winners
Congratulations to Zeina Al Naasan and Begoña Ruiz Conrads on winning the Best R...
06 Aug 2021
Winners for Clinical Excellence Day 2021
The winners for the 2021 Clinical Excellence Day have been announced.
23 Jul 2021
Research ‘final nail in the coffin’ of Paranthropus as hard object feeders
New research from the University of Otago debunks a long-held belief about our a...
22 Jul 2021
Finalists five times
Two of the University of Otago's building projects are in the running for five P...
28 Jun 2021
Researchers develop world-first weight loss device
University of Otago and UK researchers have developed a world-first weight-loss...
15 Jun 2021
Winning architectural ways
Architecture awards have been bestowed on the University’s Faculty of Dentistry...
11 Jun 2021
$1.74 million for Otago feasibility studies
The University of Otago received a total of $1.74 million for projects ranging f...
01 Jun 2021
$1.64 million for Otago in HRC funding rounds
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) Professor Richard Blaikie says...
31 May 2021
Otago projects receive $1.64m Health Research Council funding
Better outcomes for women suffering from New Zealand’s most common gynaecologica...
19 May 2021
Cuddles, bubbles and excellent health care
Organised by Otago Medical School students, the Teddy Bear Hospital involved den...
10 May 2021
Professor Warwick Duncan appointed as new Director of the SJWRI
The Sir John Walsh Research Institute welcomes Professor Warwick Duncan as the t...
07 May 2021
Pacific Dentistry graduand's ambition shines
Sheela Sharma was always in a bit of a hurry.
12 Apr 2021
'Smart' wearable device research leads to fellowship for early career researcher
Recent PhD graduate Dr Sabarinath Prasad is rejoining the SJWRI, having been awa...
09 Mar 2021
Revitalised Walsh Building opens
The opening of the revitalised heritage Walsh Building signals the completion of...
16 Feb 2021
From Asia to Aotearoa - how a Korean/Kiwi upbringing moulded an academic star
Growing up in Korea (in the regional city of Chungju) meant growing up knowing c...
04 Feb 2021
South Auckland dental’s benefits already flowing before official opening
The University of Otago, Auckland Dental Facility officially opened on 4 Februar...
18 Dec 2020
Prof Warwick Duncan and Dr Joanne Choi commended with Research Supervisor of the Year awards
Prof Warwick Duncan and Dr Joanne Choi were commended for excellence in research...
18 Dec 2020
Early career researchers celebrated through SJWRI Research Publication Awards
The Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Publication Awards for 2020 were...
17 Dec 2020
Webinar series shares our research and clinical excellence with the world
Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Spring Webinar Series
14 Dec 2020
Iran to Otago – PhD journey traverses academic and personal challenges
Dr Golnoush Madani's achievement to collect her PhD, goes well beyond meeting th...
11 Dec 2020
From Ukraine to Otago: how Dental Technology helped realise a 26-year dream
In 2009 as a fresh-faced 18-year-old Ana Grymak landed in Auckland, New Zealand...
08 Dec 2020
Otago announces 26 new Professors
Twenty-six University of Otago academics have been promoted to the position of p...
25 Nov 2020
Professor Jules Kieser Memorial Trust Award celebrates top student
During a New Year’s poker game four people were dealt their cards but one had a...
18 Nov 2020
Otago study finds link between teen chewing pace and obesity
Otago study finds link between teen chewing pace and obesity
19 Oct 2020
Atrium takes shape inside Walsh Building
Inside the redeveloped Walsh Building, home to the Dental School, an impressive...
08 Oct 2020
No funding left for life-saving oral pathology service
There is no money left to fund life-saving cancer tests at New Zealand’s only de...
02 Sep 2020
Otago research supported by 2020 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding
The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...
24 Aug 2020
Otago researcher developing cooler tooth caps for Kiwi kids
Better dental care for Kiwi kids could be just around the corner, thanks to new...
21 Aug 2020
Emeritus title humbling for Broughton
It is impossible for Emeritus Professor John Broughton to select his proudest ac...
20 Aug 2020
Registrations now open for Clinical and Research Excellence Spring Webinar Series
Registrations are now open for the Faculty of Dentistry's Clinical and Research...
15 Jun 2020
1950 Dental Reunion topic of bittersweet film
1950 Dental Reunion topic of bittersweet film
11 Jun 2020
Pūtea Tautoko provides vital support for University of Otago students
Just a few weeks since it was launched, the University of Otago student financia...
29 May 2020
Health of truck drivers and evening TV binge-watchers under Otago researchers’ spotlight
The health and safety of truck drivers and the impacts of evening television bin...
15 May 2020
15 May 2020, Public welcomed back to face-to-face Otago University health clinics
New Zealand’s move to Alert Level 2 means many Otago University health clinics w...
29 Apr 2020
Dental clinics closed except for emergency services
Dental clinics closed except for emergency services
06 Apr 2020
Dental School provides emergency care through lockdown
Dental School provides emergency care through lockdown
19 Feb 2020
Demise of dental amalgam outlined in Otago study
Demise of dental amalgam outlined in Otago study
14 Feb 2020
Young Otago dentistry lecturers net international awards
Two young University of Otago dentistry lecturers have won prestigious internati...
20 Dec 2019
Possible world-first collaboration for Pharmacy and Dentistry students
Possible world-first collaboration for Pharmacy and Dentistry students
10 Dec 2019
30 new Professors for the University of Otago
30 new Professors for the University of Otago
09 Dec 2019
Free Otago clinic provides life-changing dental care for patients
Free Otago clinic provides life-changing dental care for patients
06 Dec 2019
First female oral surgeon specialist for Pacific Islands
First female oral surgeon specialist for Pacific Islands
06 Dec 2019
6 December 2019, Nineteen new Associate Professors for Health Sciences
Nineteen new Associate Professors for Health Sciences
19 Nov 2019
University of Otago welcomes new Professor of Oral Biology
University of Otago welcomes new Professor of Oral Biology
24 Oct 2019
Uncovering clues in ancient dolphin teeth
Uncovering clues in ancient dolphin teeth\nEarly Career Award for Distinction in...
04 Oct 2019
4 October 2019, Translational Research Grant applications sought
All academic staff in the Division of Health Sciences are eligible to apply for...
24 Sep 2019
Slice of dental history in Samoa
Slice of dental history in Samoa
11 Sep 2019
2019 Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards presented at SJWRI Research Day
The Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards for 2019 were presented at the conc...
11 Sep 2019
Celebrating our research excellence: SJWRI Research Day 2019
Report from SJWRI Research Day, Wednesday 11 September 2019
11 Sep 2019
Three awards for Health Sciences PVC
Three awards for Health Sciences PVC
11 Sep 2019
Samoa able to expand dental services, thanks to University’s goodwill
Samoa able to expand dental services, thanks to University’s goodwill
04 Sep 2019
Dental redevelopment progresses
Dental redevelopment progresses
02 Sep 2019
SJWRI research supported by 2019 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding
The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...
07 Aug 2019
Introducing Dr Ian Towle, our new Sir Thomas Kay Sidey Postdoctoral Fellow
The SJWRI is delighted to introduce our Sir Thomas Kay Sidey Postdoctoral Fellow...
05 Aug 2019
Familiarity and forward-thinking for new Faculty of Dentistry Dean
Familiarity and forward-thinking for new Faculty of Dentistry Dean
05 Aug 2019
University of Otago appoints new Dean for Faculty of Dentistry
University of Otago appoints new Dean for Faculty of Dentistry
30 Jul 2019
Professor Murray Thomson wins 2019 Chaffer Medal
Professor Murray Thomson wins 2019 Chaffer Medal
16 Jul 2019
Dentistry building gets Ministerial stamp of approval
Dentistry building gets Ministerial stamp of approval
16 Jul 2019
Dental research could mean big savings
Dental research could mean big savings.
01 Jul 2019
$1.2M Health Research Council project grant awarded to A/Prof Brian Monk of the SJWRI
Congratulations to A/Prof Brian Monk of the SJWRI’s Molecular Microbiology resea...
24 Jun 2019
New Auckland dental base on target for February
New Auckland dental base on target for February
13 Jun 2019
Dentistry faculty gives schools 150 mouthguards to celebrate University’s 150th birthday
The University of Otago’s Faculty of Dentistry is celebrating the University’s 1...
11 Jun 2019
New building opened at national centre for dentistry
New building opened at national centre for dentistry
11 Jun 2019
New building opening at national centre for dentistry, University of Otago
One of the “highest tech” dental facilities in the world officially opened recen...
09 May 2019
Streamlining in the new national dentistry building
Streamlining in the new national dentistry building
29 Apr 2019
Training in new dentistry building
Training in new dentistry building
18 Apr 2019
Busting barriers to dental care – Pasifika adolescents hold the answers
Busting barriers to dental care – Pasifika adolescents hold the answers
04 Apr 2019
New Auckland dental base on target
New Auckland dental base on target
03 Apr 2019
Poetry-writing researcher’s ‘Microscopic Blues’ wins new digital microscope
Poetry-writing researcher’s ‘Microscopic Blues’ wins new digital microscope
01 Feb 2019
Exceptional staff recognised at awards ceremony
Exceptional staff recognised at awards ceremony
23 Jan 2019
Otago researcher contributes piece to the puzzle of baleen whales’ evolution
An Otago researcher has added another piece to the puzzle of the evolution of mo...