Globally significant, regionally responsive research excellence at Otago
Hiranga ā-ao, aronga ā-rohe, kounga ā-rangahau
The University of Otago is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and has been awarded 5 stars plus1 – the highest possible rating for teaching and research.
1. QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings and QS Stars rating.
Research strengths
- Aotearoa in Asia-Pacific
- Identity and culture
- Lifespan research
- Major health issues
- Mātauranga Māori
- Research frontiers
- Sustainability
Find research expertise
- Expert media comment
- Research supervisors or collaborators
- Research publications
- Advice for commercial ideas
- Opportunities for entrepreneurs
For researchers
- Advisory expertise
- Forms and guidelines
- Funding opportunities
- MyResearch
- Publications
- Peer support and skill development
Research facilities and special collections | Whaitua rangahau hāngai me ngā kohinga motuhake
Research impact | Whakapātanga rangahau
More new research
30 Nov 2023
Remembering Geology’s paleontological powerhouse: Professor Ewan Fordyce
The life and work of Emeritus Professor R. Ewan Fordyce’s (FRSNZ), who recently...

29 Nov 2023
Te Poutama Māori grants for Humanities
Te Kete Aronui Division of Humanities received three of the six annual Te Poutam...

28 Nov 2023
Otago part of national research platform
The University of Otago is a key member of a newly developed research platform d...