Prof Blaikie expected his untamed mane would become annoying - and that was partly the point. Photo: SuppliedA senior University of Otago academic's hair could be difficult to manage until a credible vaccine is found for Covid-19. Dapper research and enterprise deputy vice-chancellor Richard Blaikie has pledged to forego haircuts until a vaccine which has proven scientific merit, gains approval and is "in use somewhere". Prof Blaikie expected his untamed mane would become annoying - and that was partly the point. Prof Blaikie said he learnt the importance of vigilance after living in Christchurch during the earthquake in September 2010.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 09, 2020 01:18 UTC