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09 Apr 2025
Otago part of international collaboration on deepfake AI research
An Otago researcher is part of an international collaboration working to protect democracy, identity, and business from...
30 Aug 2024
Why 'Sixteen Candles' is still lit at 40
Footloose. Sixteen Candles. Gremlins. Ghostbusters. What do all of these movies have in common? They turn 40 this year.
22 Sep 2023
Otago author wins American Astronautical Society book award
Otago Honorary Associate Professor Hugh Slotten has been awarded the 2022 Eugene M. Emme Award from the American Astrona...
04 Apr 2023
Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Catherine Fowler
Professor Catherine Fowler delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: (How) do I add to the images in mov...
16 May 2022
Four generations through Otago's doors
Graduation is a special time and a rite of passage for many. Even more so when a family celebrates the first direct four...
31 Mar 2022
The power of none: New book explores childfree perspectives
Ahead of its launch next month, editor Dr Davinia Thornley (Media, Film and Communication) discusses \
10 Feb 2022
The suprising substance behind a selfie
When enrolling for Summer School papers, you might not think to go searching for one on selfies, but that’s exactly what...
22 Nov 2021
Otago announces Professorial promotions for 2022
Twenty-eight University of Otago academics are being promoted to the position of professor this year.
21 Sep 2021
Contagious Communication: A Historical Perspective
Contagious Communication: A Historical Perspective
17 Aug 2021
Research seminar
Research seminar
10 Aug 2021
Media, Film and Communication Seminar: “Public Understanding of Ignorance as Critical Science Literacy”
Dr Fabien Medvecky of The Centre for Science Communication discusses how, despite its common perception as a negative tr...
20 Apr 2021
Why we should tax international aviation seminar with Professor Elisabeth Ellis
Just interaction in a non-ideal world: Why we should tax international aviation seminar with Profeesor Elisabeth Elllis...