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FACT: There are approximately 5 nonillion bacteria in the world, but less than 1% have been identified and studied.

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

Dr Jemma Geoghegan wins Te Puiaki Kaipūtaiao Maea Prime Minister’s MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist Prize!

Posted on: 1 June 2022

Congratulations to Dr Jemma Geoghegan for being the second woman to win the Te Puiaki Kaipūtaiao Maea Prime Minister’s MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist Prize!
Dr Geoghegan's genomics research has been at the forefront of our battle against COVID-19, and she plans to use the $200,000 prize money to inspire more women to pursue science.
Read more about the award here: 2021 TE PUIAKI KAIPŪTAIAO MAEA MACDIARMID EMERGING SCIENTIST
Read more about her research at Otago here: Fighting COVID and demolishing stereotypes

UPCOMING SEMINAR -

Posted on: 16 May 2022

1:00pm, Monday, 16th May
Room BIG13, Ground Floor
Biochemistry Building
710 Cumberland St

UPCOMING SEMINAR -

Posted on: 9 May 2022

1:00pm, Monday, 9th May
Room BIG13, Ground Floor
Biochemistry Building
710 Cumberland St

UPCOMING SPECIAL SEMINAR - Dr Rachel Purcell

Posted on: 6 May 2022

1:00pm, Friday, 6th May
Room AG.02, Ground Floor
St.David’s Complex
730 Cumberland St