News from the University of Otago, Christchurch
19 Sep 2023
Dedication to addressing Māori health inequities recognised
Professor Suzanne Pitama (Ngāti Kahungunu) has been acknowledged for her signifi...
15 Sep 2023
Aotearoa’s GP workforce issues a ‘perfect storm’
New Zealand’s general practice workforce is under-resourced, under-valued, poorl...
30 Aug 2023
CMRF Project Grant success for four University of Otago, Christchurch researchers
A simple blood test to replace the need for colonoscopies in children with infla...
25 Aug 2023
Ketamine may help treat depression but use should not become widespread – editorial
Ketamine can be used to manage treatment-resistant depression but researchers wa...
18 Aug 2023
Medical student investigates rheumatic fever threat in Canterbury
Christchurch-based Samoan medical student Taliah Su'a understands the harsh real...
04 Aug 2023
Screening age needs to be lowered to combat ‘epidemic’
New Zealand needs to lower the screening age for colorectal cancer if it wants t...
31 Jul 2023
University of Otago, Christchurch celebrates its very own Matariki “stars”
The weather outside may have been uninspiring but it was all warmth and aroha in...
20 Jul 2023
Otago University-led research delivers more certainty for genetic test diagnoses
Findings from a new international study look set to improve rates of diagnosis f...
04 Jul 2023
Matariki a time to remember those who have gone before
Aotearoa has become a “death denying country” and Matariki is the perfect time t...
04 Jul 2023
University of Otago focuses on producing sustainability solutions
Our University aims to be a Tiriti-led sustainability living lab by 2030, with s...
04 Jul 2023
Five HRC Project Grants for the University of Otago, Christchurch
Five UOC research teams have been awarded Project Grants this year from the Heal...
04 Jul 2023
HRC grants $51 million to Otago researchers
Otago researchers have received a significant $51 million funding boost from the...
