University raises international fees
University raises international fees
International fees at University of Otago have been given a modest increase as the institution looks to stay competitive against other universities.
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Uni to examine building stock
Uni to examine building stock after London fire
The University of Otago will examine three buildings with composite aluminium cladding in the wake of the deadly London tower fire.
Ex-minister to evaluate uni shake-up
Ex-minister to evaluate uni shake-up
Former Cabinet minister Steve Maharey has been brought in to evaluate a shake-up of general staff at the University of Otago amid fears of significant job cuts.
College use a financial boost
College use a financial boost
Increased use of residential colleges while students are away has given University of Otago’s finances a boost.
$24m boost for health research
$24m boost for health research
A $24million cash injection will allow University of Otago researchers to search for solutions to some of the big health challenges facing New Zealand.
Professor tackles superbug
Professor tackles superbug
A University of Otago researcher is set to work with scientists from around the world to combat a deadly superbug.
Varsity boosts budget to lure the best
Varsity boosts budget to lure the best
The University of Otago expects to spend more than $40 million on scholarships this year amid increasing competition for the best students.
Police swarm Kelvin Heights after explosion
Police swarm Kelvin Heights after explosion
Queenstown suburb Kelvin Heights is swarming with police after a person was killed in a car explosion in a park this evening.
Aurora assets among worst
Aurora assets among worst
Aurora Energy is among the worst lines companies in New Zealand when it comes to the state of its assets, Commerce Commission data shows.
University thrilled with move up world rankings
University thrilled with move up world rankings
The University of Otago is "delighted" after moving up the world rankings.
It helps to look like your name
It helps to look like your name
Being called Dave rather than David could be one of the secrets to Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull’s success.
Childhood obesity a 'time-bomb'
Childhood obesity a 'time-bomb'
Dunedin Study research linking childhood obesity with higher risks of heart disease later in life has worrying implications.
Big upgrade for bookshop
$2m upgrade planned for University Bookshop
A beloved Dunedin bookshop has turned its fortunes around and will soon get a multimillion-dollar upgrade.
Farmers oppose 2GP proposals
Farmers oppose 2GP proposals
The Dunedin City Council's proposed rules aimed at protecting the environment go too far, Federated Farmers says.
Two hurt as car crashes into house
Two hurt as car crashes into house
Two people have been injured after a four-wheel drive crashed into a house in Great King St in Dunedin.
One killed in Canterbury crash
One killed in Canterbury crash
One person is dead and two people have been seriously injured in a crash in South Canterbury.
Chlamydia cases undetected: study
Chlamydia cases undetected: study
Many New Zealanders have had chlamydia without realising it, Dunedin Study research has shown.
Greek toughest university subject
Greek toughest university subject
Classical antiquity and computational modelling have little in common but both feature among the hardest subjects at the University of Otago.
Otago joining fake degree fight
Otago joining fake degree fight
The University of Otago is joining a nationwide fight against fake degrees, some of which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
Not swayed by student opposition
Not swayed by student opposition
The University of Otago is not being swayed by student opposition to its $50million animal testing facility.