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06 Nov 2023

Discarded teeth offer insight into Victorian-era New Zealand


Four years ago, hundreds of teeth from a past era were uncovered on an Invercarg...

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06 Nov 2023

Independent studies using smart mouthguard data sheds light on playing rugby like never before


World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has welcomed results from the largest eve...

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02 Nov 2023

Instant rebates increase charity donations


New University of Otago research shows people will donate more money to charity...

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02 Nov 2023

Otago 2023 Marsden recipients announced


Established and emerging Otago researchers have won prestigious research funding...

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01 Nov 2023

Helen Morrin receives award for cancer research


After more than two decades as the Curator of Otago University’s He Taonga Tapu...

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01 Nov 2023

Educational outcomes poorer for children with type 1 diabetes


Children in Aotearoa with type 1 diabetes have significantly poorer educational...

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27 Oct 2023

Otago opens first new residential college in more than 50 years


The University of Otago’s first new purpose-built residential college in more th...

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27 Oct 2023

Fellowships awarded to five Otago researchers


Five University of Otago researchers are being celebrated with Royal Society Te...

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25 Oct 2023

Dunedin Study appoints new Director


Associate Professor Moana Theodore (Ngāpuhi) has been appointed as the new Direc...

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25 Oct 2023

Strong public support for alcohol policy action


There is considerable support from New Zealanders for government to take policy...

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20 Oct 2023

WWI study reveals true toll on Kiwi soldiers’ health


New Zealand soldiers serving in the First World War endured much higher rates of...

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20 Oct 2023

Paid parental leave helps protect the mental health of new mothers


Becoming a parent is a major life event, but while exciting, it carries a proven...

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