Jamin Halberstadt
How free is speech on university campuses?
A new study suggests a significant number of undergraduate students are uncomfortable sharing their views in class on certain topics - such as gender, politics, religion and sexual orientation. Almost… Audio
How religious beliefs are formed - study
New research from Otago University may be able to shed some light on how religious beliefs are formed. Audio
'Intellectual giant' Prof Jim Flynn dies
Internationally renowned University of Otago Emeritus Professor Jim Flynn died this week aged 86. Audio
When your face matches your name
If you have a name that matches your face, you are more likely to win votes if you are a politician, and gain approval in general says new University of Otago research. Audio
Death, religion and anxiety
Many of us have experienced the fear of death - but does religious belief mitigate that anxiety? It's a big question that two academics, Professor Jamin Halberstadt and Dr Jonathan Jong, have tried to… Audio
Say a prayer for me
Science commuication student Evan Balkcom investigates the internal effects of prayer, from the point of view of psycholgists and people who regularly pray Audio
Say a prayer for me
Science commuication student Evan Balkcom investigates the internal effects of prayer, from the point of view of psycholgists and people who regularly pray
AudioNew study show mixed-race people more attractive
A new study suggests that people find multi-racial faces more attractive - until they start categorising their ethnic backgrounds. Audio
Web Only Special - Male and Female Faces
Helen Owen is looking at how well people's faces fit into male or female categories Audio
Names, Shapes and Faces - long
This longer web-only story explores University of Otago research looking at whether names fit particular shapes and faces Audio
