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21 Dec 2023

Funding paves way for spiritual care in health study


An upcoming bicultural study aims to create a national action plan for spiritual...

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19 Dec 2023

Hundreds visit colourful Christmas Market


The University of Otago, Christchurch’s (UOC), Rolleston Foyer was awash with Ch...

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15 Dec 2023

Hundreds visit colourful UOC Christmas Market


The University of Otago, Christchurch’s Rolleston Foyer was awash with Christmas...

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14 Dec 2023

Otago researcher Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year semi-finalist


No-one was more surprised than Associate Professor Logan Walker when an email ar...

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12 Dec 2023

Otago announces 29 new professors


Twenty-nine University of Otago academics are being promoted to the position of...

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11 Dec 2023

Sister an inspiration for newly-graduated doctor


When Dr Lizzie Stevenson was thinking about becoming a doctor, she didn’t have t...

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05 Dec 2023

First Christchurch Clinical School class celebrates 50 years of friendship


A special reunion in the Far North saw alumni converge from around Aotearoa New...

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30 Nov 2023

Another major award for 'role model'


In what’s proving to be a stellar year for recognition of her commitment and ded...

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29 Nov 2023

Professor Suzanne Pitama receives Indigenous medical education award


University of Otago, Christchurch, Dean and Head of Campus Professor Suzanne Pit...

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23 Nov 2023

University of Otago, Christchurch 50th anniversary finishes with fun night


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16 Nov 2023

Study highlights discrimination of mental health patients due to clinician bias


A survey, carried out by University of Otago researchers, reveals a significant...

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07 Nov 2023

Type 2 diabetes patients need much more Vitamin C – study


Patients living with Type 2 diabetes – and the healthcare professionals caring f...

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