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09 Sep 2026

Wai Ora brings Ngāi Tūāhuriri story to life


A powerful cultural narrative grounded in the histories, mātauranga and identity of Ngāi Tūāhuriri has been woven into e...

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08 Sep 2026

Wai Ora set to boost cutting-edge health research


The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka's new Wai Ora building, set to officially open next week, will significan...

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21 Aug 2026

From the factory floor to a PhD in Medicine


Alexandria (Alex) Tino has undertaken a remarkable journey to gain her PhD – from the manufacturing assembly line to the...

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20 Aug 2026

Otago researchers uncover genetic clues to eating disorders


A landmark international study involving University of Otago research and hundreds of New Zealand participants has ident...

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12 Aug 2026

Teaching passion earns top academic honour


A passion for teaching has earned one educator a top academic honour.

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10 Aug 2026

Autism diagnoses in New Zealand more than triple, Otago study finds


The number of New Zealanders diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has more than tripled over the past 15 years,...

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30 Jul 2026

Otago team awarded for innovation in heart attack care


A team led by University of Otago Faculty of Medicine – Christchurch Ōtautahi researchers and clinicians has received in...

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24 Jul 2026

Christchurch campus Matariki ‘stars’ celebrated at annual awards


The Faculty of Medicine – Christchurch Ōtautahi community came together in the Rolleston Lecture Theatre earlier this mo...

20 Jul 2026

Medical educators urged to put communities at heart of healthcare


Medical schools must move beyond training doctors in communities to becoming true partners with them to meet the health...

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17 Jul 2026

Otago speakers weave connection into health education


A woven kete provided a powerful metaphor for hundreds of health professional educators, challenging them to look beyond...

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17 Jul 2026

Pacific women call for better cancer education and culturally responsive care


A major University of Otago - Ōtākau Whakaihu Waka study has found significant gaps in Pacific women’s knowledge of gyna...

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01 Jul 2026

MFAT spotlights Otago-led research improving older people's lives


The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has featured Associate Professor Hamish Jamieson's contribution to a $4...

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