17 Mar 2025
Otago-hosted national civil justice initiative launches
A newly-established national initiative to improve access to civil justice will initially be hosted by the Faculty of La...
14 Mar 2025
Young Muslim immigrants are proud NZers – study
Young Muslim immigrants with a strong personal faith feel a deep sense of belonging to Aotearoa New Zealand despite assu...
14 Mar 2025
How parents can develop kids’ consumer competence
Taking children to the supermarket isn’t always top of the list for parents, but the family grocery shop can have a posi...
14 Mar 2025
Enrolment growth at Otago for first time since 2021
Student enrolments at the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka are tracking positively at 2.7 per cent above the s...
14 Mar 2025
Concerning rates of injecting-related injuries for drug users – study
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch – Ōtakau Whakaihu Waka, Ōtautahi, has exposed the large number o...
13 Mar 2025
Otago success in QS World Rankings
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is home to New Zealand’s highest ranked subject area in the latest QS Wor...
09 Mar 2025
Vaccination programme saves lives and millions
A Turanga Health vaccination programme saved lives and created millions in social value, a seminal research project has...
07 Mar 2025
Disability Action Plan launch signifies commitment to inclusivity
An increased commitment to creating an inclusive, accessible environment and enabling disabled students to reach their f...
06 Mar 2025
HPV vaccine can and will prevent cancer – study finds
A University of Otago, Christchurch-led study is heralding the success of the HPV vaccination programme, saying the cost...
03 Mar 2025
Minimal health gains from star ratings on food, modelling estimates
Voluntary health star nutrition ratings on packaged foods introduced a decade ago have likely led to minimal health gain...
27 Feb 2025
Researchers call for end to futile CPR
To reduce unnecessary harm, staff in aged residential care facilities should not be forced to provide chest compressions...
20 Feb 2025
Govt invests $25m in Otago-led genomics research
A major new investment into genomics research highlights the importance of genomics to New Zealand’s future wellbeing an...