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Otago Biochemistry @otagobiochemist.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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...

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Ceridwen (Crid) Fraser @ceridwenfraser.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

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Matt King @deformedearth.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

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‘Completely unexpected’: Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity

Scientists once thought Antarctica might hold onto its sea ice as the world warmed. No longer.

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Ceridwen (Crid) Fraser @ceridwenfraser.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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

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Alana Alexander @laninsky.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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...

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Antarctic trip a dream come true for marine science student

Marine Science doctorate student Pluto Liu recently joined the National Geographic Explorer ship to the Antarctic Peninsula and Patagonia as a visiting scientist.

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Ceridwen (Crid) Fraser @ceridwenfraser.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

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 😊🦭🌊🦀

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Ceridwen (Crid) Fraser @ceridwenfraser.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

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...

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Lecturer - Marine Science

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

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Rod Emmerson @rodemmerson.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

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

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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles @siouxsiew.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

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.

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Ceridwen (Crid) Fraser @ceridwenfraser.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

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...

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Marsden Fund refocused for science with a purpose

Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Judith Collins today announced the Government has updated the Marsden Fund to focus on core scientific research that helps lift our economic growth and c...

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Troy Baisden @troybaisden.bsky.social · 30/03/2024

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...

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Cautious optimism over research fund review

The Government has confirmed the problematic Performance-Based Research Fund will be reviewed over the course of the year

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Ceridwen (Crid) Fraser @ceridwenfraser.bsky.social · 28/02/2024

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...

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