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20 Oct 2023
Māori lecturers selected for prestigious programme
Dr Wahineata Smith (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Waikato, Ngāti Ranginui), and PhD can...
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28 Jun 2023
Otago moves up in QS World University Rankings
The 20th edition of the QS World University Rankings sees the University of Otag...
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27 Jun 2023
Otago alumni and staff awarded prestigious Fulbright and Georgetti Scholarships
Otago University has again had success in winning coveted Fulbright New Zealand...
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25 May 2023
Study will measure how much breast milk baby is actually getting
Mothers worry about an exhaustive list of things
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24 May 2023
Health Research Council funding success at Otago
The University of Otago has been granted just over $2 million in the Emerging Re...
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11 May 2023
PhD graduand explores the cultural and therapeutic benefits of Māori story telling
Carrie Clifford (Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu) will graduate on Saturday (May 1...
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29 Mar 2023
Evening activity breaks from screen time better for health
Breaking up long periods of sitting in the evening can result in lower blood sug...
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15 Mar 2023
Small changes in children’s sleep lead to significant changes in eating habits
Just an hour less sleep a night affects what and how children eat, University of...
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10 Feb 2023
Vision 2040 – A new strategic direction for Otago
Over the next few weeks, the Bulletin is taking a deeper dive into Vision 2040,...
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02 Feb 2023
Wetlands crucial for wellbeing of environment
Wetlands play a crucial role within the world’s ecosystems, but their wellbeing...
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26 Jan 2023
Podcast conversations aim to trigger curiosity and understanding
Otago international PhD graduate Amir Amini’s fascination for different viewpoin...
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26 Jan 2023
Can you spot the rip? Doing so could save your life
Rachel Irvine’s summer spent on the beach will bring valuable insight into rip c...