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FACT: Animals exposed to high levels of pathogens eventually become resistant to them, while those living in infection-free environments tend to become more naturally susceptible. Read more

Courses

See the list of Microbiology and Immunology papers offered at undergraduate level.

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Postgraduate study

Postgraduate students play an important role in our departmental culture. 

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Research

The Department is committed to creating an integrated research environment.

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Outreach

We are involved with a wide range of university and community outreach projects.

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Publication of the month

Read the Department of Microbiology and Immunology publication of the month.

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Seminars

Take a look at the upcoming Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminars. 

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Recent news & events

Congratulations Alex McLellan for your promotion to Professor

Posted on: 6 January 2020

Monday 6th January: Alex McLellan from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology was among those academics at the University of Otago to be promoted to Professor. 

Biomedical Sciences School Awards Function

Posted on: 11 December 2019

Tuesday 10th December: Microbiology staff received four awards in the annual Biomedical Sciences School Award function. We also farewelled our Dean, Professor Vernon Ward. 

Another successful combined "Research Celebration"

Posted on: 10 December 2019

Another successful combined ‘Research Celebration’ for Microbiology & Immunology and Biochemistry.

Congratulations to our December Graduands

Posted on: 10 December 2019

A large number of graduands of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology took to the stage over the weekend. Congratulations to all current and former students who have had their degrees conferred in the University's most recent graduation ceremonies.