Welcome to the University of Otago Wellington
Welcome to the University of Otago, Wellington (UOW) - a nationally significant health sciences campus located in the Wellington Regional Hospital precinct in Newtown, Wellington. We are part of the University of Otago's Health Sciences Division and we focus on research and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Upcoming events
Public Health Summer School February 2012
News & Events
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Food safety regulation of poultry cuts levels of paralysis
A recent large decrease in campylobacter infection from fresh poultry in New Zealand has also resulted in a significant drop in a neurological condition which can result in paralysis or death. -
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. -
Setting a good example? Smoking amongst key occupational groups
A new study published by researchers from University of Otago, Wellington has found that smoking rates have declined rapidly amongst many occupational groups over the last 25 years. -
Nutrition policy favours food industry - not public health
The national nutrition policy formulated by Labour and National-led Governments favours the food industry over public health according to new research from the University of Otago, Wellington.