@Otago Issue 40
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Alumni Global Lens Photography Competition 2024
We would like to invite you as a member of the University of Otago alumni commun...
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Sharing a special southern connection – three judges back where it all began
In a rare event, the three sitting judges for the Court of Appeal which takes pl...
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South East Asia Alumni Events
The Development and Alumni Relations Office was thrilled to be able to meet with...
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Inaugural Chair in Freshwater Sciences announced
The University of Otago is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Ro...
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Two journeys, one destination
Kōrero with Te Papa curators Katie Cooper and Rebecca Rice. In conversation with...
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Fighting false information
Keeping communities safe is the focus of work by social media researchers such a...
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Q&A with Grahame Morton, New Zealand’s Ambassador to China
From his first posting in the Cook Islands to his current position as New Zealan...
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Friendship and cooperation at forefront of Timor-Leste university visit
The highlight of a recent visit to Otago by senior leaders from the national uni...
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Alumni in the News Issue 40
Doctoral graduand Te Hira Paenga wrote his thesis entirely in Te Reo Māori, a fi...
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Hot Picks Issue 40
Be entertained and feed your mind with our Hot Picks. You can relax in the comfo...
Science Notes: Poisoning with Arsenic
The Science Notes Podcast, brought to you by the Science Division and hosted by Dr Dave McMorran. In this episode Dave discusses his research in one of his favorite chemical elements – Arsenic. Science Notes podcasts are brought to us by Otago Access Radio – 105.4 FM.
Otago archaeology students digging into Spain's ancient Roman history
University students and graduates excavated a two-thousand-year old archaeological dig site in Merida, Spain. Their finds from the ancient Roman colony included a bone die used for gaming, a carved bone hairpin, as well as some pottery pieces. Dr Dan Osland from Otago's Classics programme led the expedition, and he speaks to Todd Zaner on RNZ.
Saffrony Podcast - Snacking for adults
Alumnus Amir Amini’s new podcast series Saffrony Podcast shares the knowledge and experience he gained during his academic journey from bachelor's degree to PhD in Food Science. In this episode he interviews Dr Sara Styles from the Department of Human Nutrition, to discuss snacking – and the psychology of snacking. Amir’s podcast is bilingual, predominantly in English, with some Irani language interspersed in his episodes.
Doctor Jones and the Calcium of Doom
In Professor Peter Jones’ Inaugural Professorial Lecture, he discusses his research on calcium in the body. Pete’s research looks at how calcium controls the function of cardiac cells and neurons. Specifically, he aims to understand how changes in calcium signalling leads to arrhythmias, heart failure, seizures, and Alzheimer’s disease. Pete does this by utilising state-of-the-art microscopy to image individual proteins within cells to observe when, and how, they release calcium. Pete has a passion for engaging with the community via HeartOtago and his role as a board member of the New Zealand International Science Festival. His research is funded by the Health Research Council, Royal Society Marsden Fund, the Heart Foundation, and the Neurological Foundation.
Sticking it to Cancer
Professor Parry Guilford and PhD Candidate Jordon Lima appear in this Sticking it to Cancer podcast, created by the Healthier Lives – He Oranga Hauora National Science Challenge. Professor Guilford is the Director of the Centre for Translational Cancer Research.
The jargon-free chat, presented by Jenny-May Clarkson, explains what precision medicine is and how a revolutionary new technology is changing the game for cancer care with a simple blood test.
Links to the Spotify and Apple podcasts are here