University Of Otago

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

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

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

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 speaks about history of The University of Otago, New Zealand's oldest university celebrating its 150th anniversary. Audio

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra is marking the 150^th anniversary of the University of Otago in style. Audio

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Science communication student Tegan Good, from the University of Otago, takes a look a freshwater issues in New Zealand. Audio

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

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

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