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News from the University of Otago, Christchurch

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...

25 Jul 2024

New protein discovery may influence future cancer treatment


Researchers from the University of Otago, Christchurch, have spearheaded the dis...

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...

UOC staff and students handing over winter pyjamas.

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...

Christchurch campus Professors Suetonia Green and Richard Porter

27 Jun 2024

Two UOC Professors among Distinguished Chair Appointees


Two University of Otago, Christchurch, academics are among six across the univer...

The University's Poutoko Taiea, Distinguished Chairs, 2025, with Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Helen Nicholson are (from left) Professor Tony Ballantyne, Professor Christina Hulbe, Professor Cliff Abraham, and Professor Peter Dearden.

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...

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