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28 Nov 2023
Major Indigenous medical education award for UOC Dean Professor Suzanne Pitama
University of Otago, Christchurch, Dean and Head of Campus Professor Suzanne Pit...
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24 Nov 2023
University of Otago, Christchurch, 50th anniversary finishes with fun night
A year of celebration to mark 50 years of the University of Otago, Christchurch,...
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23 Nov 2023
Liley Medal for Otago-led research to prevent rheumatic fever
Leading epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker and his research team have been r...
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22 Nov 2023
Study highlights need to keep an eye on the ozone hole
Despite public perception, the Antarctic ozone hole has been remarkably massive...
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21 Nov 2023
Making sure older patients are taking the right medication at the right time
New resources have been developed to guide medication reviews for older people o...
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21 Nov 2023
Otago scoops $3.5m in Career Development Awards
The Health Research Council has awarded 20 Otago researchers more than $3.5 mill...
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17 Nov 2023
Corporations not disclosing full scope of emissions – study
Most corporations are not reporting the full scope of their carbon footprint wit...
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16 Nov 2023
eDNA reveals impacts of deforestation
Deforestation of Aotearoa New Zealand resulted in dramatic biological shifts in...
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16 Nov 2023
Study highlights discrimination of mental health patients due to clinician bias
A survey, carried out by University of Otago researchers, reveals a significant...
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15 Nov 2023
Otago researcher awarded 2023 Hector Medal
A University of Otago Professor from the Department of Physics has been awarded...
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14 Nov 2023
Rapid rise of endometrial cancer in Aotearoa
Healthcare professionals are concerned about the management of endometrial cance...
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10 Nov 2023
Treatment of heart attacks at rural and urban hospitals
Patients who go to urban hospitals after having a heart attack receive more time...
