News from the University of Otago, Christchurch
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26 Jul 2024
Diagnosing Parkinson’s: Are answers a teardrop away?
Could your tears tell doctors whether you are developing Parkinson’s disease? Ne...
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25 Jul 2024
UOC paediatric researcher awarded CMRF Emerging Researcher Fellowship
University of Otago, Christchurch, Senior Research Fellow Dr Angharad Hurley is...
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25 Jul 2024
New protein discovery may influence future cancer treatment
Researchers from the University of Otago, Christchurch, have spearheaded the dis...
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24 Jul 2024
Registry set to improve access to cancer therapy
A patient registry has been launched in Aotearoa New Zealand to improve access t...
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17 Jul 2024
Heavier people not getting enough vitamin C – study
A new international study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has f...
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10 Jul 2024
UOC generosity keeping kids warm in winter
Tamariki attending Christchurch Hospital this winter will soon be cosy and warm,...
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10 Jul 2024
New UOC building named at Matariki staff awards
The new campus building under construction in Christchurch has been gifted the n...
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08 Jul 2024
Funding awarded to continue critical cancer research
Lung cancer is the greatest single cancer contributor to the life expectancy gap...
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27 Jun 2024
UOC students flying the flag for 3MT
Seven eager Otago Masters and PhD students lined up in the Rolleston Theatre for...
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27 Jun 2024
Two UOC Professors among Distinguished Chair Appointees
Two University of Otago, Christchurch, academics are among six across the univer...
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27 Jun 2024
Poutoko Taiea appointments recognise impactful contributions
Six Otago academics have been honoured for their significant research impact and...
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18 Jun 2024
Georgetti Scholarship success for Otago alumnae
Two Otago graduates are thrilled they will be studying at a world-class universi...