University of Otago responds to COVID-19 Alert Level rise
Monday, 23 March 2020
The University of Otago has updated its response, and is accelerating its move to online delivery of teaching following this afternoon’s change in COVID-19 Alert Level.
Christchurch staff play key role in public meeting on COVID-19
Thursday, 12 March 2020
University of Otago, Christchurch staff played a key role in one of the country’s first meetings to inform the public about COVID-19 and the response to it.
New Associate Dean, Student Affairs for Christchurch
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Helping medical students get the most out of their “intensive and challenging” final years of undergraduate study is a key focus for the Christchurch campus’ new Associate Dean, Student Affairs.
Methamphetamine use and its impact on violence laid bare in world-first study
Monday, 24 February 2020
Almost a third of middle-aged New Zealanders have tried methamphetamine at least once, according to a new University of Otago, Christchurch study looking at the link between using the drug and violence in the general population.
New Zealanders need to work together in preparation for likely coronavirus pandemic, Otago expert says.
Monday, 24 February 2020
The likelihood of New Zealand remaining coronavirus-free is low and the country should be preparing for a pandemic, a University of Otago, Christchurch infectious diseases specialist warns.
It’s International Women’s Day soon and we’re celebrating!
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
It’s International Women’s Day soon and we’re celebrating!
University of Otago, Christchurch researchers lead study to help those most affected by mosque attacks
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
A new Health Research Council-funded study is about to get underway to help understand the psychological and physical effects of the March 15 Mosque attacks in Christchurch last year and to link those directly affected with additional support, if needed.
HPV vaccine reduces rates of cervical abnormalities, likely to result in less cervical cancer
Friday, 17 January 2020
The HPV vaccine has led to a significant reduction in the rate of cervical abnormalities in young New Zealand women, which is likely to result in reduced rates of cervical cancer in future, new University of Otago research reveals.
Christchurch longitudinal study wins prestigious award
Tuesday, 17 December 2019
A group of Christchurch researchers has won a prestigious New Zealand Medical Journal award for their study identifying the childhood factors most likely to predict obesity later in life.
Experiences of Boko Haram women focus of PhD
Friday, 13 December 2019
After working with women displaced by Boko Haram, a University of Otago graduate wants to walk alongside them as they work to improve their communities.
30 new Professors for the University of Otago
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Thirty University of Otago academics have been promoted to the position of professor this year.
Nineteen new Associate Professors for Health Sciences
Friday, 6 December 2019
A swathe of the University of Otago Division of Health Science’s finest staff have been promoted to Associate Professor.
Otago academic selected to chair key indigenous health committee
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Associate Professor Suzanne Pitama, Director of the Christchurch-based Māori/Indigenous Health Institute (MIHI), has been appointed as the first chair of the Australian Medical Council’s (AMC) Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori Committee.
Otago researchers recipients of inaugural $3m Marsden Fund Award
Tuesday, 5 November 2019
University of Otago researchers are the recipients of an inaugural Marsden Fund Council Award worth $3 million to investigate genetic predisposition to metabolic diseases like diabetes and gout among Pacific people.
$3.8 million to Otago researchers in Career Development Awards
Thursday, 31 October 2019
The Health Research Council has awarded 23 University of Otago researchers $3.8 million in Career Development Awards.
First New Zealand study of cannabis use in people with spinal cord injuries
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Using cannabis helps people with spinal cord injuries better tolerate almost constant and excruciating pain and participate in community and family life without feeling like ‘zombies’, a new study has found.
