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30 Jan 2025
Otago scientists discover Antarctic fast ice secrets
University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka scientists have successfully analysed more than 30 years of vital data on the...
09 Jan 2025
NZ Coastal Society presentations
Surveying and Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka were represented at the NZ Coastal Society Conference held in Ōtautahi | Christchurch...
15 Oct 2024
Starlink revolutionising Polaris II communication
Linking to the ‘stars’ is revolutionising expeditions on the University’s main research vessel Polaris II.
03 Sep 2024
Surveying graduate contributes to Pacific Islands Leaders Forum
For the 53rd Pacific Islands Leaders Forum held in Tonga, Ansela Paea Fifita played a leading role in the construction o...
27 Jun 2024
Poutoko Taiea appointments recognise impactful contributions
Six Otago academics have been honoured for their significant research impact and contribution to society with Distinguis...
20 May 2024
Otago team wins space technology challenge
An innovative approach has helped an Otago team land first place in the Space for Planet Earth Challenge.
08 Feb 2024
“Check Your Boobs” says Surveying academic
In early 2022, Emily Tidey found a lump on her breast. Following a mastectomy and prosthetic breast, the lecturer in the...
05 Jan 2024
24 hours of sunlight, plenty of time for science
During a research trip to Antarctica earlier this year, PhD candidate Holly Still had the chance to test how well a low-...
21 Nov 2023
National School of Surveying Te Kura Kairūri celebrates 60th anniversary
Delegates attending the 135th Survey and Spatial New Zealand (S+SNZ) conference on Otago’s Dunedin campus made the most...
17 Nov 2023
Corporations not disclosing full scope of emissions – study
Most corporations are not reporting the full scope of their carbon footprint with many claiming to be ‘green’ despite a...
22 Jun 2023
Landslides taking glacier research into uncharted territory
Satellite imaging is being used by an Otago Master’s student to measure how much the terrain under Fox Glacier catchment...
19 Jun 2023
Bringing fresh perspectives on indigenous issues for Surveying tauira
Since joining the School of Surveying Te Kura Kairūri in 2019 as a lecturer in land tenure and administration, land gove...