University of Otago academics Profs David Craw, Parry Guilford, Tony Merriman and Jacinta Ruru have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society of New Zealand. The fellowships recognised the "international distinction" of the academics, in research and scholarship, the society said. Geologist Prof Craw had advanced understanding of New Zealand geology, including work on the relationship between tectonics and the movement of mineral deposits, society officials said. Biochemist Prof Guilford is a specialist in cancer biology and cancer genetics who focuses on translational research to benefit cancer patients. Prof Ruru, of the Faculty of Law, is working to understand how colonial legal systems should recognise Indigenous peoples’ interests in land and water.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 28, 2016 17:08 UTC