University of Otago stories
Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship
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consumer nz
Toast Electric is expanding to Horowhenua and Wairarapa, aiding New Zealand families struggling with winter energy hardship through discounted electricity and support programmes.
Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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university of otago
A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.
MTF Finance names Zoe Anderson as Chief Credit Officer
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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leadership
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ami
Zoe Anderson has been appointed Chief Credit Officer at MTF Finance, effective January 2025, bringing over 13 years of experience from RAC Finance.
Otago University to establish tech hub presence in Queenstown
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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education
The University of Otago plans a permanent site in Queenstown, aiming to boost local growth and technology innovation, aligned with Vision 2040.
Technology Queenstown unveils plan to transform district into tech hub
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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gdp
Tech Queenstown targets to mould Queenstown Lakes District into a global tech hub, leveraging its potential for a bustling tech sector set to generate $1bn annual GDP by 2043.
Virtual reality app reduces phobias through NZ trial
Thu, 21st Jul 2022
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university of otago
Virtual reality (VR) therapy could help people overcome phobias, according to a trial at the University of Otago in New Zealand.
LINQ system shows University of Otago could save 10,000 hours of time
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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digital transformation
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rpa
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university of otago
LINQ's modelling showed by consolidating five systems into one, the university could reallocate 10,000 hours of time - the equivalent of six full-time staff.
University of Otago to be anchor tenant for new Datagrid facility
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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hyperscale
University of Otago to become anchor tenant for NZ's first carbon-neutral hyperscale data centre, built in Southland.
Govt funds research into solar tsunamis, decolonising algorithms and more
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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With $187 million in grants going to research across Aotearoa New Zealand, we look at a few of the tech-related projects that have been given funding.
Could Air NZ use downtime to digitally transform NZ’s health systems?
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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healthtech
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university of otago
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air new zealand
Air New Zealand's expertise in app development could help overhaul funding and IT systems in the healthcare sector, says a University of Otago expert.
Kiwi EdTech software innovation goes international
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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university of otago
SimPHARM, a state of the art simulation tool developed at the University of Otago and now commercially licensed by a United States-based company.
Why computers should select business leaders – Otago study
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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ml
Machines could soon choose our business leaders, an Otago study finds, urging caution even as AI's role in decision-making grows.
Breakthrough research to revolutionise internet communication
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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uc
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nato
University of Otago scientists develop a device promising to revolutionise internet communication, creating faster, more energy-efficient data transfer.
Hawaiki cable accelerates NZ/US collaboration
Fri, 19th Oct 2018
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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reannz
The REANNZ Hawaiki cable capacity has successfully transferred 37 million files across the Pacific Ocean, revealing massive potential.
Smartphone GPS gains new potential with research out of NZ
Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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smartphones
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gps
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university of otago
The University of Otago and Perth’s Curtin University have collaborated to drastically improve the accuracy of smartphone location services.
Otago experts to work with Government on AI framework
Mon, 7th May 2018
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data analytics
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planning
University of Otago's AI experts invited by NZ government to develop AI and predictive analytics framework #ArtificialIntelligence #NewZealand.
Machine learning is great but does it need regulation?
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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ai
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university of otago
Otago Uni’s Artificial Intelligence and Law in New Zealand Project think legislation should be a major consideration during the Kiwi AI revolution.
ACC’s computer-aided decision-making questioned by Otago experts
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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it automation
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acc
University of Otago researchers warn of potential dangers in using computer-based risk prediction models for government departments.
Nelson biology students work with scientists in the field
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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edutech
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university of otago
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cawthron institute
Nearly 200 Year 13 Biology students get hands-on science experience at the Cawthron Aquaculture Park, working with mussels and earning NCEA credits.
Otago's online MBA among the world's best
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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e-learning
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gopro
NZ's Otago University celebrates as its Online MBA programme ranks 4th globally by CEO Magazine, outshining many prestigious institutions.