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11 Mar 2024

Tourism Policy School aims to “connect the dots”


Creating a cohesive and connected tourism industry is the focus of this year’s U...

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07 Mar 2024

Personality and mental health factors linked to vaping uptake


University of Otago researchers have discovered three psychological factors that...

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06 Mar 2024

Antarctica’s coasts are becoming less icy


An increase in pockets of open water in Antarctica’s sea ice (polynyas) may mean...

Sarah Bierre standing in front of wall.

06 Mar 2024

Better regulation could reduce deaths, injuries at home, researchers say


New regulations for private rental properties are needed to reduce injuries from...

Mother and surgeon in hospital with new born baby delivered via caesarean section image.

05 Mar 2024

Study shares wāhine Māori birth experiences


Improving the sometimes-devastating birth and post-natal experiences of wāhine M...

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05 Mar 2024

Departing Fellow’s exhibition set to make a splash


Being given the rare honour to develop her dream public exhibition is not lost o...

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04 Mar 2024

Study provides rural perspective on COVID-19 vaccination rollout


Health initiatives in rural areas need to be geographically tailored, culturally...

Brown mouse in a glass cage.

29 Feb 2024

Odours hasten mortality and reproductive ageing


Sensory cues from the opposite sex can influence how animals age, a University o...

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27 Feb 2024

Repeal of smokefree laws means thousands will die, researchers warn


The repeal of Aotearoa’s world-leading smokefree legislation means thousands of...

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23 Feb 2024

Rural New Zealanders less likely to be admitted to hospital – study finds


Despite having poorer health outcomes than their urban counterparts, rural New Z...

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21 Feb 2024

Half-price fares benefit people experiencing transport poverty – study


New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found reduced cost...

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20 Feb 2024

University of Otago announces appointment of new Vice-Chancellor


The University of Otago is pleased to announce the appointment of Former Deputy...

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