Study seeks better tests for motor disorders
Study seeks better tests for motor disorders
A study being conducted at Dunedin Hospital could pave the way for faster and more reliable bedside neurological tests for motor disorders.
John Gibb
Facial reconstruction advances
Facial reconstruction advances
Revolutionary advances in the science of facial reconstruction may soon make it much easier to identify missing people, including crime victims, when little more than a skull has been found.
Brands seen as personalities
Brands seen as personalities
Commercial brands can stir great passions, and marketing researchers at the University of Otago have adopted a fresh approach to learn more about their role in movies.
NZEI wants agreement excluding 90-day trial
NZEI wants agreement excluding 90-day trial
Otago early childhood educators are backing the New Zealand Educational Institute's bid to ensure kindergarten teachers do not face a 90-day trial period when they start a new job.
'Brilliant' Obama bodes well for NZ
'Brilliant' Obama bodes well for NZ
United States President Barack Obama's "brilliant" inaugural address has ushered in a presidency which could prove fruitful for US-New Zealand relationships, Prof Robert Patman said yesterday.
Right chemistry in hands-on forensics class
Right chemistry in hands-on forensics class
Examining the image of a fingerprint projected on a wall yesterday are (from left) Joel Labes (16), a year 12 pupil at John McGlashan College, Dunedin, Souhuy Tran (16), a year 13 pupil at Queen Margaret College, Wellington; and Dr Russell Frew, of the University of Otago chemistry department. Photo by Jane Dawber.
Secondary school pupils from throughout the country are taking part in a mass of activities, including a new forensics chemistry class, at the University of Otago's latest Hands-on Science school.
The annual school, which this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary, aims to raise awareness among secondary pupils of university study options in science.
Police swoop after sex assault claim
Police swoop after sex assault claim
Dunedin police were late last night interviewing a man after a sexual assault allegation resulted in a police cordon being set up around the Leviathan Hotel.
Antarctic mission for Otago researchers
Antarctic mission for Otago researchers
University of Otago PhD student Alex Gough is getting ready for a big change in the weather.
14th-century site focus of study
14th-century site focus of study
University of Otago research about some of the first people to settle in New Zealand 700 years ago is likely to spark international interest, Prof Geoff White says.
Over 100 to miss science school
Over 100 to miss science school
The University of Otago's annual Hands-On Science school, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this week, has never been more popular.
Students keen for work but fewer jobs this year
Students keen for work but fewer jobs this year
Organisers at Student Job Search, the non-profit student employment agency, say Dunedin students are applying for individual holiday jobs much faster than last year, when work was more plentiful.
Mummy facing up to more scrutiny
Mummy facing up to more scrutiny
However the Otago Museum's bandage-swathed mummy may have looked 2300 years ago, it certainly wasn't like film star Elizabeth Taylor.
'Cowboys' make Taieri River unsafe
'Cowboys' make Taieri River unsafe
The actions of some "cowboy" power boat users and jet ski riders on the Taieri River meant it was only a matter of time before a fatal accident occurred, Mosgiel resident Mel Hollis has warned.
Warm Otago welcome for overseas students
Warm Otago welcome for overseas students
Depriving themselves of the subzero delights of a Canadian winter to spend part of the summer in Dunedin seemed a smart move yesterday for a group of overseas students attending the University of Otago summer school.
Tough times may be boon for school
Tough times may be boon for school
Difficult economic times may be contributing to the success of the University of Otago's latest summer school.
End seen to unfair ACC inquiries
End seen to unfair ACC inquiries
Recent Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) reforms are likely to reduce problems with lengthy and fruitless client fraud investigations, Dunedin ACC campaigner Denise Powell says.
Record start for summer school 2009
Record start for summer school 2009
The University of Otago's latest summer school began positively yesterday, with provisional enrolments reaching a record 2610.
More than ever away with pixies
More than ever away with pixies
Otago Settlers Museum organisers are "absolutely ecstatic" about the success of the museum's Pixie Town display, with visitor numbers at record levels.
Dragon boats set to grace harbour again
Dragon boats set to grace harbour again
Dragon boats will be racing again on the Otago Harbour early next month.
Storage building coming together
Storage building coming together
The Otago Settlers Museum's new specialised storage building is starting to take shape, with more prefabricated concrete walls being lifted into place by crane.