David Skegg
NZ Govt called on to ban import of any trace of asbestos
A report into the health risks posed by asbestos to Canterbury home-owners during the rebuild says there's unlikely to be an increased risk of cancer. Audio
National science body has no interest in gagging its members
The national science advocacy body says it isn't about to gag any of its members with a new code of ethics. Audio
PM's Science Prize Awards
The president of the Royal Society of NZ, David Skegg, announces the winners of the 2013 PM's Science Prizes. Audio
PM's Science Prize Awards
The president of the Royal Society of NZ, David Skegg, announces the winners of the 2013 PM's Science Prizes.
AudioDavid Skegg: science challenges
New Zealand epidemiologist, and the President of the Royal Society of New Zealand, talking about the new science challenges, and longevity. Audio
Feature Guest - Professor Sir David Skegg
It is his final week in the role of Otago University Vice Chancellor. He is Professor of Preventive and Social Medicine at the university, and his primary research interest is cancer epidemiology. He… Audio
Universities tighten admission standards
Joining the discusssion are Rod Carr - Canterbury University Vice Chancellor and David Skegg - Otago University Vice Chancellor. Audio
Over $1-billion of spending proposed for Otago's campuses
The University of Otago should spend a billion dollars over the next twenty five years to create a world class campus to replace deteriorating buildings, ghetto student housing and bleak windswept… Audio
University brain drain
Some of the countries brightest students are being targeted by overseas universities. Audio
Students due in court after toga parade
Three Otago University students are due in court this week in the aftermath of an out of control parade. Audio
