Welcome to the University of Otago, Christchurch (UOC)
The University of Otago, Christchurch is the base for medical and postgraduate health education, and for health research in Christchurch, the South Island’s major urban centre.
There is a close collaboration between the Campus, the Canterbury District Health Board, the region’s hospitals, general practitioners, and other health and community agencies.
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News & Events
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Breastfeeding protects against asthma up to six years of age
Research by the University of Otago in Christchurch and Wellington has shown that breastfeeding of infants has a clear protective effect against children developing asthma or wheezing up to six years of age. -
Calories, not protein or carbs, are key to weight loss for people with diabetes
Overweight or obese people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to reduce weight if they focus on cutting back on total calorie intake, rather than specific high protein/high carbohydrate diets according to a new study from the University of Otago, Wellington.
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Summer studentships health research
Students from the University of Otago, Christchurch and other tertiary institutions in Canterbury will present the results of their summer research projects on Friday January 27 at the Christchurch Netball Centre (9am-1.30pm).
The 38 studentships are supported by sponsors with a grant of $5000 for each student. This is often the first chance for many medical and science students to experience health research under supervision of a clinician or scientist, which may then lead to a research career.
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Otago early-career researcher’s achievements rewarded
An early-career rheumatology researcher who has already made significant contributions to improving the treatment of arthritis and gout is the University of Otago’s latest Rowheath Trust Award and Carl Smith Medal recipient.
