‘Dropping prices’ to attract renters
Some Dunedin landlords have resorted to dropping prices on some older and previously overpriced student flats to get them rented for the coming year, a landlord says.
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Diagnosis helped steer life in different direction
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Diagnosis helped steer life in different direction
When life gave Rose Abdul Aziz lemons, making lemonade was not her first choice.
Otago University graduands, 1pm
Otago University graduands, 1pm
About 365 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in law, commerce, art, and science in a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today.
Otago University graduands, 4pm
Otago University graduands, 4pm
About 345 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in philosophy, teaching, law and science in a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 4pm today.
Keeping clean
Keeping clean
Niki Hazelton, of the University of Otago, makes the most of her social impact leave yesterday by collecting rubbish on Portsmouth Dr near the Harbour Mouth Molars.
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Inhaled vaccine response focus of study
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Inhaled vaccine response focus of study
The end of painful measles vaccine injections for children is on the horizon after researchers found a way for people to inhale the vaccine.
Tertiary leaders to receive honorary degrees
Tertiary leaders to receive honorary degrees
Two recent leaders of the University of Otago will receive honorary degrees at this weekend’s graduation ceremonies.
Study revises likelihood of earthquakes
Study revises likelihood of earthquakes
New constraints for estimating earthquake hazards around the rapidly developing Queenstown-Wānaka region have been provided, after new research has revealed the likelihood of a future earthquake...
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Dismay over shelving of Israel boycott debate
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Dismay over shelving of Israel boycott debate
A group of University of Otago academics say they were left feeling humiliated when the university council shelved debate on whether to financially boycott the state of Israel.
University of Otago graduation
University of Otago graduation
Hundreds of University of Otago graduands paraded down George St towards the Dunedin Town Hall yesterday, where they received degrees and diplomas in arts, music, theology and...
Watch: Graduation parade makes its way through city
Watch: Graduation parade makes its way through city
The University of Otago graduation procession makes its way to the the Dunedin Town Hall before the first of two graduation ceremonies today.
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Uni down in rankings but still in top 5%
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Uni down in rankings but still in top 5%
The University of Otago has dropped down the sustainability rankings, but staff say their overall standing is still strong.
HPV self-testing wins out over clinician-led cervical smear
HPV self-testing wins out over clinician-led cervical smear
Self-testing for human papilloma virus (HPV) has been found to be preferable, compared with having a clinician-led cervical smear test.
PhD graduand stepping out in fresh style
PhD graduand stepping out in fresh style
For the first time in months, Namrata Chand will be in high heels today — not her usual flippers, gumboots or Crocs.
1pm graduation ceremony
1pm graduation ceremony
About 375 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in philosophy, science, arts and social work, in a ceremony at 1pm today.
4pm graduation ceremony
4pm graduation ceremony
About 380 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in philosophy, art and science in a ceremony at 4pm today.
Brain researcher receiving honorary DSc
Brain researcher receiving honorary DSc
Distinguished Professor Sir Richard Faull (Ngāti Rāhiri and Te Āti Awa) is being honoured by Otago University with an honorary doctor of science.
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After years of graft, family man starting out as doctor
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After years of graft, family man starting out as doctor
Coffee is the key.
Otago University graduands, 1pm
Otago University graduands, 1pm
About 385 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in laboratory science, dentistry and physiotherapy in a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today.
Otago University graduands, 4pm
Otago University graduands, 4pm
About 375 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in medicine, surgery and public health in a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today.