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Transpower Scholars announced
Tuesday, 12 April 2005, 3:55 pm | University of Otago
Four new Transpower Applied Science Scholars were announced today, bringing to seven the number of scholars in the University of Otago programme. More >>
University of Otago Guide to Experts
Monday, 11 April 2005, 11:15 am | University of Otago
Looking for experts able to comment on topical issues or provide background for a story? Try our regularly updated University of Otago staff expertise database. More >>
How to be a world citizen
Monday, 11 April 2005, 10:41 am | University of Otago
In an age of globalisation, multinational corporations and increasing reliance on telecommunications, the question is often posed – are we, as a society, becoming one homogeneous group? More >>
Overweight Pregnant Mothers and Baby Obesity
Friday, 8 April 2005, 9:58 am | University of Otago
Chowing down on fried foods and fizzy drinks while pregnant or breastfeeding could be hardwiring your baby’s brain for a lifetime of weight problems, a visiting professor to the University of Otago says. More >>
Inaugural Elman Poole Travelling Fellowship
Thursday, 7 April 2005, 12:57 am | University of Otago
University of Otago Biochemistry PhD candidate Peter Mace has been awarded the inaugural Elman Poole Travelling Fellowship, worth up to $25,000, for overseas study on proteins connected to sheep fertility. More >>
Book Crossing in Memory of Bronwyn Tate
Wednesday, 30 March 2005, 10:51 am | University of Otago
New Zealand books will be popping up in all sorts of places during the first week of May. These books are being 'released into the wild' in a book crossing to honour author and teacher Bronwyn Tate, who died in Palmerston North on 25 February. More >>
Otago Survey Reveals Discontent Among Voters
Wednesday, 30 March 2005, 10:14 am | University of Otago
“A shambles”, “debacle”, “fiasco”, “waste of time”, “unacceptable”, “failure” – these were all terms used to describe the 2004 Dunedin local body elections by residents interviewed in a recent University of Otago research project. More >>
Otago Appoints New Professor of Education
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 5:58 pm | University of Otago
Professor Helen May has been appointed as the University of Otago’s new Professor of Education. More >>
Otago Establishes New Philosophy Chair
Monday, 21 March 2005, 11:59 am | University of Otago
An anonymous million dollar gift will allow the University of Otago to establish New Zealand’s first Chair in Early Modern Philosophy. The move will further Otago’s research and teaching in a field which helped lay the foundations of modern liberal ... More >>
Eminent Speakers Feature In Symposium At Otago
Thursday, 17 March 2005, 11:52 am | University of Otago
The way nations gain, lose and sustain economic advantage is coming under the microscope at the University of Otago later this week. More >>
Significant Archaeological Dig Due In Lawrence
Tuesday, 15 March 2005, 10:57 am | University of Otago
Archaeologists from Otago University and the Historic Places Trust are gearing up to start work on the historic Chinese Camp in Lawrence this week. More >>
Matchmaking Young UK And NZ Researchers
Monday, 14 March 2005, 10:04 am | University of Otago
Five New Zealand postdoctoral science researchers will be networking with peer investigators from Britain this week, as part of a British Council initiative that aims to establish life-long international collaborations. More >>
University and College to enter Merger discussions
Tuesday, 8 March 2005, 5:00 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago and the Dunedin College of Education have agreed to discuss a possible merger, University Chancellor Lindsay Brown, and College Council Chair, Kathy Grant, announced today. More >>
Student Enrolments Show Increase
Tuesday, 8 March 2005, 3:32 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago student enrolments for 2005 are up on last year’s figures, Vice-Chancellor David Skegg said today. More >>
Treatment Outcomes For Leukaemias
Tuesday, 8 March 2005, 2:00 pm | University of Otago
The President of the British Society of Haematology will be speaking about latest treatments for leukaemia and lymphomas during his visit to the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Otago University, and at the annual meeting of the ... More >>
Heavy Cannabis Use May Lead To Psychotic Symptoms
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 9:09 am | University of Otago
New research from the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Otago University, raises more doubts over cannabis being a therapeutic and harmless drug. More >>
Postgraduate Nursing Centre Official Opening
Friday, 18 February 2005, 10:13 am | University of Otago
The expanded and relocated Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies at the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, is to be officially opened by the Associate Minister of Health, Ruth Dyson, and the Vice-Chancellor of ... More >>
Director Of Human Resources Announced
Tuesday, 15 February 2005, 10:44 am | University of Otago
University of Otago Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Skegg, has announced the appointment of Kevin Seales as the new Director of Human Resources for the University. More >>
University Guide To Encourage Campus Visitors
Tuesday, 1 February 2005, 10:49 am | University of Otago
Otago University has published a Visitor’s Guide to encourage people to visit its campus and help them find their way around. More >>
Revolution In Bone Surgery Possible
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 9:40 am | University of Otago
New technology from the University of Otago looks set to revolutionise bone surgery. More >>
