University Of Otago
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence on Sunday Morning throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He returns to answer your questions and ours about the pandemic and the… Audio
Hygiene practices, not masks, key to avoiding viruses
The first suspected case of coronavirus in New Zealand has thankfully tested negative but questions remain about how to keep the virus out of the country. Professor Patricia Priest joins the show to… Audio
Positive spiritual well-being associated with better mental health outcomes
We're a mostly secular country with low rates of church attendance, so what do we believe in and how do we find meaning in times of major distress? Audio
Exhibition showcases 150 years of blue and gold
The University of Otago, Te Whare Wananga o Otago, says it wants everyone to be able to take part in its 150th anniversary celebrations. Audio, Gallery
Professor Tony Ballantyne: Otago University's 150 years of success
Professor Tony Ballantyne speaks about history of The University of Otago, New Zealand's oldest university celebrating its 150th anniversary. Audio
DSO marks 150 years of University of Otago
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra is marking the 150th anniversary of the University of Otago in style. Audio
Liver damage three times worse in Mongrel Mob - study
A study by the University of Otago has found Mongrel Mob members have three times higher rates for liver damage than the general population. The research was part of a study into the liver health of… Audio
Fiordland penguins' 7000km feeding marathon tracked
We've had March of the Penguins, now there's swim of the penguins. New research reveals Fiordland penguins travel up to 7000 kilometres in eight weeks to find food before their moulting season begins… Audio
Gang members take part in health study
Gang members have been taking part in a study at the University of Otago. The research was part of a study into the liver health of gang members and it's found their rate of liver damage is three… Audio
ECE centres crowded, noisy, cold, researchers warn
Researchers are warning that many early childhood centres are crowded, noisy and cold because the minimum requirements are too low. Pre-schools must have at least 2-and-a-half square metres per child… Audio
Nights Pundit - Brian Roper
University of Otago political historian Prof Brian Roper is back to take a look at the Climate Change Policies of the Labour-led Government. Audio
Dolphin tourism could be hurting species
New Zealand has lessons to learn from crucial research conducted on dolphin tourism.
School uniforms, safety keeps kids off bikes
Teaching kids to cycle won’t mean more will bike to school, unless road safety and school uniform rules are also addressed, a study suggests. Audio
Is nut activation nuts?
Some people claim nuts are even healthier when they're 'activated' by soaking. But while it's a good idea to soak legumes and grains, leave your nuts alone, says Rachel Brown from Otago University's… Audio
Metals from space!
Earlier in the year, scientists were able to observe the merging of two neutron stars. This cosmic collision took place around 130 million years ago.They were able to confirm the long held theory that… Audio
What's happening with our freshwater?
Science communication student Tegan Good, from the University of Otago, takes a look a freshwater issues in New Zealand. Audio
Alison Phipps - Refugee stories in Scotland
Professor Alison Phipps is the UNESCO Chair of Refugee Integration at the University of Glasgow. In 2012 she received an OBE for Services to Education and Intercultural and Interreligious Relations… Audio
Why is climate change ignored by finance journals?
While climate change is a hot topic globally, it seems leading international finance journals are mostly silent on the subject. Despite the economic and business impacts of climate change, there's… Audio
University of Otago proposes 182 job cuts
A proposal to revamp support services at the University of Otago could see 182 jobs cut. The university says it's been more than 20 years since administrative services were reviewed. And the business… Audio