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11 Dec 2024
New research updates old earthquake theory
A new study reveals the likelihood of a future earthquake occurring along the Ne...
03 Dec 2024
Insect fossil find 'extremely rare'
Newly discovered insect fossils are so small they can barely be seen by the huma...
15 Oct 2024
Starlink revolutionising Polaris II communication
Linking to the ‘stars’ is revolutionising expeditions on the University’s main r...
19 Sep 2024
266 podcasts and counting – supporting students and science
Dr Dave McMorran has just recorded his 266th podcast which features Geology PhD...
06 Sep 2024
Journal celebrates geology legend
The University of Otago’s Geology Museum is filled with fossil treasures includi...
22 Aug 2024
Geology’s fossil expert awarded Emeritus Professor
In recognition of her outstanding career as one of New Zealand’s most dedicated...
24 Apr 2024
Otago-led project wins seed funding
Research to enhance ice sheet modelling aimed at predicting future sea level ris...
04 Apr 2024
Otago researchers identify fossil dolphin
University of Otago researchers have formally identified and named a fossil dolp...
04 Apr 2024
Hidden worlds of Otago’s new Royal Society Fellows
University of Otago academics awarded Fellowships from the Royal Society Te Apār...
30 Nov 2023
Remembering Geology’s paleontological powerhouse: Professor Ewan Fordyce
The life and work of Emeritus Professor R. Ewan Fordyce’s (FRSNZ), who recently...
22 Jun 2023
Palaeontologist’s penguin proficiency features in upcoming videogame
Big ones, little ones, prehistoric ones, modern ones – all sorts of penguins wil...
17 May 2023
Wednesday 17 May 2023, Otago researchers reveal impact of ancient earthquake
By combining the scientific powerhouses of genetics and geology, University of O...