Opening of new Christchurch physiotherapy clinic
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
A new School of Physiotherapy clinic in Christchurch is officially open after a ceremony attended by Alumni and former Silver Ferns physiotherapist, Sharon Kearney.
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Christchurch campus comes together to ‘share in each other’s warmth’
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
A week after the mosque shootings, Christchurch medical student Mohamud Osman stood in front of staff and fellow students and shared a story of love, kindness and forgiveness.
Christchurch staff coming together after mosque attacks
Thursday, 21 March 2019
The University of Otago, Christchurch’s main foyer has this week become a place to reflect, give and receive support, and share messages of condolence and support in a tribute book. It has also featured a table of baked goods made by medical students wanting to help nourish members of their campus community.
Message from the Vice-Chancellor
Friday, 15 March 2019
The University of Otago community stands shoulder to shoulder with the Muslim community. Following the tragic events in Christchurch last Friday, several events are being held on the Dunedin campus on Thursday, 21 March.
Measles information and advice from the Canterbury DHB
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Measles is circulating widely in Canterbury. Information and advice is available for University of Otago, Christchurch staff and students.
Christchurch researcher representing New Zealand in taekwondo
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
Christchurch breast cancer researcher Dr Vanessa Lattimore will represent New Zealand at the taekwondo World Championships in Manchester this May.
The effect of ascorbate in cancer metastasis
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
PhD student Citra Praditi presented her PhD entrance seminar on Monday at the UOC Research Seminar Series in the Rolleston Lecture Theatre.
Improved food health standards linked to fewer cases of childhood gastroenteritis
Thursday, 21 February 2019
A University of Otago study reveals the incidence of non-viral gastroenteritis in New Zealand children has declined over the past 20 years with researchers concluding improved food health standards the key contributor.
Christchurch campus hangs a rainbow flag
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
The University of Otago, Christchurch, has hung a rainbow flag in its foyer in a ceremony involving staff, students and members of the Canterbury rainbow community.
Christchurch Dean made a Fellow of the world’s oldest life science organisation
Thursday, 7 February 2019
The Dean of the University of Otago, Christchurch, has become a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology – only the fourth New Zealander to receive the honour. The Academy is the leadership group of the American Society for Microbiology, the world’s oldest and largest life science organisation.
Proposal for ‘cautious path’ forward for changing cannabis laws by Otago researcher
Friday, 18 January 2019
Amid the ongoing debate on legislation for recreational use of cannabis, an Otago researcher proposes a cautious path forward for changing cannabis laws in New Zealand that aims to reduce cannabis-related harm.
Christchurch Professor given medical profession’s highest accolade
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
Bowel cancer surgeon and University of Otago, Christchurch researcher Professor Frank Frizelle has been awarded the New Zealand medical profession’s highest accolade.
Two winning teams from TRG competition
Thursday, 13 December 2018
Two winning teams have emerged from this year’s University of Otago Translational Research Grant (TRG) competition – one in Dunedin and one in Christchurch.
First nationwide study of listeria in mothers and babies
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
The first study of the burden of listeria in pregnant New Zealanders and their babies has found reassuringly low rates of the infection – indicating food safety warnings are working to prevent unnecessary cases of miscarriage, still birth, and meningitis in babies infected in the womb.
Professor recognised for clinically-relevant work on obesity
Wednesday, 5 December 2018
A publication focused on helping obese patients lose weight and have a better quality of life has won the University of Otago, Christchurch’s Professor Doug Sellman a prestigious New Zealand Medical Association award.
Patients prescribed medications for longer than recommended - at a cost
Wednesday, 5 December 2018
Almost half of patients are being prescribed common medications for longer than recommended, putting them at unnecessary risk of harmful side effects, new research shows.
Otago health researchers share more than $3.5m in Career Development Awards
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
A University of Otago Christchurch engineer is developing a ‘lego’ system to 3D-bioprint bone; a solution that could one day replace the billions-of-dollars-worth of ceramic and titanium implants required by New Zealand patients annually.
Otago graduate helps separate conjoined twins
Friday, 16 November 2018
A mix of relief, pride and protectiveness is how paediatric surgeon and Otago graduate Dr Michael Nightingale feels after being part of the team to successfully separate conjoined twins in Melbourne last week.
Christchurch PhD student named in Black Sticks
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
University of Otago, Christchurch postgraduate student Leah Butt has been selected for New Zealand’s national hockey team, the Black Sticks.
