University of Otago researchers have gained more than $18m in the latest annual Marsden Fund round for 25 world-class research projects that push the frontiers of knowledge.

Research and Enterprise Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne today announced this year's recipients of the University of Otago's Early Career Awards for Distinction in Research.

A funding boost of $500,000 to support several new joint science research projects between AgResearch and the University of Otago has been announced today, demonstrating the strong spirit of cooperation between both leading research organisations.

A funding boost of $500,000 to support several new joint science research projects between AgResearch and the University of Otago has been announced today, demonstrating the strong spirit of cooperation between both leading research organisations.

12 June 2009 - A scientist who has forged important international linkages for New Zealand's science system has been appointed as the University of Otago's new Director (Research).

Wellington, June 10 NZPA - In the unending tussle between researchers for Government funding, Auckland University claims to have won the latest round -- the Health Research Council's handout of $83.58 million for 70 contracts.

Wellington, June 10 NZPA - The 1000 toddlers who kicked off Dunedin's big longitudinal "multidisciplinary health and development study" are showing their age.

The next Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Enterprise) at the University of Otago will be Professor Harlene Hayne.