News from the University of Otago, Christchurch
19 Jun 2025
Talks tackling the big health issues
The annual public talks are underway in Christchurch with the second set to tackle the issue of Mental health: AI, psych...
19 Jun 2025
Otago rises in international ranking
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is back among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS World Unive...
17 Jun 2025
UOC Researchers awarded honours at Cardiac Society awards
The strength of cardiac research undertaken at University of Otago, Christchurch, was recognised at the Cardiac Society...
17 Jun 2025
Sponsors help create a special weekend for 150th anniversary
Generous support from the Medical Assurance Society (MAS) and the Medical Protection Society (MPS) helped create a memor...
16 Jun 2025
Taonga unveiling a highlight of OMS 150th
A very special part of the Otago Medical School 150th celebrations was the unveiling of a beautiful kākahu (cloak) – a t...
16 Jun 2025
Wonderful celebration to mark Otago Medical School 150th
“It’s a bit of a magic place in lots of ways.”
13 Jun 2025
Memoir celebrates career of dedication to endocrinology
When Emeritus Professor Eric Espiner arrived at Christchurch Hospital as a fresh-faced University of Otago medical gradu...
12 Jun 2025
The art of ageing well
The Director of Gerontology Research is retiring from the University of Otago at the end of this month, leaving a legacy...
05 Jun 2025
Helping patients find their voice
As one of only two practising voice physiotherapists in New Zealand, PhD candidate Kristina Hockey is on a mission to ha...
27 May 2025
Medical School 150th honours proud legacy while looking to future
Much may have changed in medicine over 150 years, but not the dedication of doctors and researchers and their ability to...
16 May 2025
UOC Medical student ‘Superheroes’ bring joy to sick children
A group of 6th year medical students dressed up in superhero gear last month to spark smiles from sick children in Ōtaut...
08 May 2025
Global study charts growing health burden of IBD
A groundbreaking international study, with involvement from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has identified four d...
