The University has risen 20 places and remains top among New Zealand’s research institution rankings after coming 67th in the 2013 Nature Publishing Index Asia-Pacific. The index ranks nations and institutions on the number of research articles they put out each year and the number of which are published in the 18 Nature-branded journals.
Critic spoke with Deputy Vice-Chancellor (research and enterprise) Richard Blaikie who said the results were “pleasing” and reflect the University’s “sustained excellence.” “Our staff are engaged in fruitful international collaborations at the forefront of scientific progress across many areas of enquiry.” He added that the rankings show “how globally connected and influential our research truly is,” and compliment the University’s earlier ranking as New Zealand’s top university in the citation components of the annual Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU) and the QS World University Rankings.
The importance of the University’s vibrant research culture “underpins its excellence in teaching and professional training,” with the University’s aim to continue “as a national leader in research-led teaching,” according to Blaikie. He said prospective overseas students and staff are increasingly considering the rankings when choosing where to study or work, “so it’s great that we continue to feature so strongly in them.”
Researcher publications from Otago cover a variety of disciplines including biochemistry, mathematics, marine science, medicine, physics, and women’s and children’s health.
Research Leads to "Pleasing ... Sustained Excellence"
University Close to 69'er
