New ZealandUniversity of Otago international student numbers in declineThe University of Otago needs to target international students more "aggressively" after having the largest decline in international numbers of any New Zealand university this year, Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says.13 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandMissing Otago Uni student foundAn Otago University student who went missing after leaving a friend's flat on Monday night has been found in Alexandra.05 Jun 01:20 AM
New ZealandUniversity building plan 'positive' for Dunedin economyA University of Otago building programme to the tune of more than $350 million will be "massively positive" for the Dunedin economy, Otago Chamber of Commerce president Peter McIntyre says.29 May 10:20 PM
New ZealandHuman parasites go under microscopeParasites that live inside humans could find life a bit tougher in future, thanks to the University of Otago and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.22 May 05:31 AM
New ZealandUniversity boosts Dunedin's economy by $780.8mThe University of Otago boosted Dunedin's economy by $780.8 million last year, a new report shows.14 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMayor 'regrets' Dalai Lama commentsDunedin Mayor Dave Cull has apologised for his "slight" against the Dalai Lama after sparking a minor protest over comments about the spiritual leader's upcoming visit.02 May 08:45 PM
New ZealandCareful thought on Dalai Lama's Dunedin speechThe University of Otago took a "very serious" look at the implications of hosting the Dalai Lama before opting to let him speak on campus during his visit to Dunedin next month.01 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandQuakes prompt uni's new securityThe University of Canterbury's new high-tech security system is designed to speed up response times to critical incidents like natural disasters.28 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudents blame police after firesDrunk university students who set couches alight after being turfed out of parties are blaming police for inflaming tensions.25 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandUniversities face copyright actionAll eight of New Zealand's universities are being taken to the New Zealand Copyright Tribunal for refusing to agree to an increased annual licence fee which allows lecturers to copy authors' work for students.09 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandDrunk roof plunge a warning to othersTwo students who fell off the roof of the same Dunedin flat within minutes of each other say the incidents are a reminder for students to think before they act.13 Feb 08:50 PM
New ZealandStudent influx boosts Dunedin businessesThe annual migration of students back to Dunedin has begun, with the influx of young people providing a boost to local businesses.11 Feb 06:41 PM
New ZealandCelebrity honours cost $250,000New Zealand universities have spent more than $250,000 dishing out honorary degrees to celebrities and visiting dignitaries, a Herald investigation into the eight institutions has found.27 Dec 04:54 AM
New ZealandStudent graduates in the buffElena Berg seems to be the most brushed up on clothing etiquette when it comes to dressing for University of Otago graduations.12 Dec 08:27 PM
New ZealandProfessor against voluntary euthanasiaUniversity of Otago Prof Robin Taylor has spoken out against voluntary euthanasia, telling university graduates that arguments for this were "fundamentally flawed".09 Dec 06:32 PM
New ZealandNeurosurgery fundraising hits $3mThe future of the southern neurosurgery service is now assured, with the announcement $3 million has been raised for the Chair in Neurosurgery at the University of Otago.30 Nov 08:59 PM
New ZealandSensitive university data stolenPolice are investigating the theft of a brief case containing private information on almost 500 research staff from tertiary institutions.29 Nov 07:19 PM
New ZealandJail for stealing $240k from uniAn accounts manager who stole nearly $240,000 from the University of Otago was always warning his team to look out for fraud, a court has been told.23 Oct 10:53 PM
New ZealandFrom cows' milk to breastNew Zealand scientists are hoping to produce a baby formula good enough to match the nutritional quality of breast milk.07 Oct 04:30 PM
