Study of sexual orientation and mental health
Thursday, 27 June 2019
Gay, lesbian and bisexual New Zealanders are on average more than twice as likely to experience depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts as heterosexuals, new research shows.
HRC Grants of almost $35 million to Division of Health Sciences researchers
Thursday, 27 June 2019
Beta blockers, smoking cessation, stress suppression in motherhood and synthetic cannabinoid signalling are just a few of the areas of University of Otago Division of Health Sciences research to receive a total of almost $35 million in funding this year from the Health Research Council.
HRC grants $40m to Otago research tackling issues from climate change to heart failure
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
Climate change and its impact on people’s health and using DNA to help predict who may suffer heart failure are just two of many University of Otago-led research projects being funded this year by the Health Research Council to the tune of more than $40 million.
Christchurch facilities manager retires after 30 years’ service
Thursday, 13 June 2019
Christchurch Facilities Manager Murray Clarke was farewelled by staff and contractors recently at an event to celebrate his 30 years’ service to the University.
Researchers find triple as many Legionnaires' cases as previously reported
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
The first New Zealand-wide study of the burden of Legionnaires' disease has found triple the number of cases of this form of pneumonia than previously reported.
Christchurch senior lecturer is made a Dame
Monday, 10 June 2019
Christchurch senior lecturer Sue Bagshaw has been made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her advocacy of youth health.
Otago’s emerging researchers secure more than $1.7 million in HRC funding
Thursday, 16 May 2019
An occupational therapist who aims to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities is one of several University of Otago early-stage researchers who have together been awarded more than $1.7 million in Health Research Council funding.
Loneliness and isolation are pushing healthy elderly into aged care facilities
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
Loneliness, social isolation and burnt-out carers are pushing physically and mentally well elderly into aged care facilities, a University of Otago, Christchurch, study has found.
Female-led team for Christchurch campus redevelopment
Monday, 29 April 2019
In what is possibly a New Zealand first, the University’s largest ever construction project is being led by a team of women.
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.
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.
