We're looking for a new lecturer, here at the Department of Biochemistry in Dunedin, New Zealand. "Applications are invited in all areas of biochemistry, molecular genetics, and bioinformatics." otago.taleo.net/careersectio...

The magnificent magnolia tree in full bloom on a sunny, springy day on campus @universityofotago.bsky.social

"What we found was astonishing" - more surprises from the Southern Ocean and why it matters. from Alessandro Silvano theconversation.com/completely-u...

It's a tough job, but someone has to do it... Marine Ecology 3rd year students braving the elements to collect data on intertidal biodiversity, on a stunning 27 deg C day, near the Portobello Marine Laboratories, Dunedin, last Friday #marinescience @universityofotago.bsky.social

Stoked to see this wonderful story about @plutoxliu.bsky.social, a wonderful PhD student based in @ceridwenfraser.bsky.social's lab who I've had the pleasure to co-supervise: www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...

First week of semester off to a great start, with the 3rd year Marine Ecology students ogling sea lions, followed by a VR tour of underwater NZ! Otago is a stunning place to study marine science 😊🦭🌊🦀

Marine science academic position now open at the University of Otago, New Zealand! Come and live in the world's loveliest place. We're interested in applicants from any area of marine science, though we've listed a few we're particularly keen on building strengths in otago.taleo.net/careersectio...

www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rod-emmer... Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 2 - 8

It’s a dark day for research in Aotearoa New Zealand and the ramifications for the country are huge. Minister Judith Collins has just announced our blue-skies funder will no longer fund humanities & social science research and that 50% of what is funded must have economic benefit.

Enormously short-sighted and damaging changes announced to the Marsden Fund priorities by the current New Zealand Government today. Blue-sky research, humanities, and social sciences have all been slashed. www.beehive.govt.nz/release/mars...

Good article from Newsroom out on the long-term implications of the decision to cancel PBRF's QE process, with analysis from Jonathan Boston and me. newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/30/c...

If you haven't already watched this fabulous (and winning) 'Dance Your PhD' video: do! Your life will be richer for it 😊 www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02...