Video of Professor Tim Woodfield's Inaugural Professorial Lecture
Tuesday 4 May 2021
The video of Professor Tim Woodfield's Inaugural Professorial Lecture is now available.
Pūtea Tautoko steps up for Otago’s students
Tuesday 4 May 2021
International PhD students Grace Duke and Jessica Valisa say the support they received from Otago’s Pūtea Tautoko fund has made it possible for them to finish their degrees.
Physical punishment happening less, but still common - study
Friday 30 April 2021
There is a clear downward trend in the number of parents using physical violence as a punishment in New Zealand, but its use is still relatively common, a new University of Otago study reveals.
Calling for nominations for the 20Twenties Young Alumni Awards
Wednesday 28 April 2021
Do you know a young graduate who is making a positive impact in their community, in their field of work, or in a wider arena, through their leadership, innovation, determination or research?
Christchurch ceremony celebrates values and success from 2020
Thursday 1 April 2021
A long-serving head of department was celebrated along with researchers, educators, staff and students who showed excellence and a commitment to the values of the Christchurch campus during its annual Academic Welcome ceremony.
Members of the Department recognised at the 2021 UOC Academic Welcome
Monday 29 March 2021
The Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science collected two UOC Research Gold Medals, six UOC Value Awards and four Christchurch Medical Student Association (CMSA) Awards at the UOC Academic Welcome ceremony last week.
Otago farewells Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne
Thursday 18 March 2021
For outgoing Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne leaving Otago after spending half of her life here is bittersweet.
Outgoing Otago Vice-Chancellor receives Honorary Doctorate
Tuesday 9 March 2021
Professor Harlene Hayne, the out-going Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago, will be recognised for her contribution to the institution with the conferring of an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Strong upswing in domestic enrolments at Otago University
Tuesday 9 March 2021
The University of Otago is currently on track to record solid overall enrolment growth in 2021, with a surge in domestic enrolments more than offsetting the decline in international enrolments.
Christchurch doctors develop fat-firming plastic surgery technique
Monday 8 March 2021
The University of Otago’s Dr Khoon Lim and Mr Jeremy Simcock speak on TV’s NewsHub about their innovative fat grafting research, promising another option for reconstructive plastic surgery. Their research proposal recently won a Translational Research Grant and $50,000 funding from the University.
Research into effective interventions for gender dysphoric teens urgently needed
Monday 1 March 2021
For some people, their innate sense of self doesn’t fit with their biological sex. Any distress this causes is particularly heightened during puberty, but medication used to help is controversial.
Vitamin C infusions retained by cancerous tumours, new study shows
Monday 1 March 2021
Cancerous colon tumours removed from patients given high dose vitamin C infusions before surgery retained the vitamin – a key piece of information in the search for evidence of the vitamin’s possible role in cancer treatment.
Christchurch researcher awarded almost $250,000 to study ‘quake brain’
Thursday 18 February 2021
The ongoing impact of ‘quake brain’ is the focus of a newly-funded study that will look for ways to help those suffering from a decline in cognitive function.
Kiwi kids consume five unhealthy snacks a day
Thursday 11 February 2021
On average, 12-year-old children snack on unhealthy food and beverages five times a day, according to new research from the University of Otago.
Otago launches Medical Students’ Elective Inquiry
Wednesday 10 February 2021
The University of Otago is launching a formal inquiry into sixth year Medical Degree electives following failure to meet attendance requirements for overseas electives by a significant number of students in the 2019 MB ChB Trainee Intern Class.
Eating disorders result in significant financial impact on carers
Wednesday 3 February 2021
Anorexia Nervosa has not only a detrimental impact on the people who suffer from the eating disorder, but often a significant financial impact on their carers, new research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, reveals.
Eating disorder project wins Christchurch summer studentship awards
Wednesday 3 February 2021
A project summing up the financial cost of eating disorders in New Zealand took out the top prize at this year’s Christchurch Summer Studentship programme awards.
Four researchers in top one per cent of citations
Thursday 21 January 2021
Four Otago researchers have been named on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list for 2020.
HRC funding for groundbreaking cancer prevention research
Wednesday 20 January 2021
A Christchurch-based researcher has secured funding to develop a groundbreaking alternative to invasive surgeries for cancer prevention.
Otago appoints Acting Vice-Chancellor
Monday 21 December 2020
Professor Helen Nicholson will take up the role of Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago in 2021.
Medical student experiences motherhood and postnatal depression before graduation
Tuesday 15 December 2020
When Rebecca Pascoe graduated from medical school last weekend there was an unanticipated but much appreciated person in attendance.
Otago announces 26 new Professors
Tuesday 8 December 2020
Twenty-six University of Otago academics have been promoted to the position of professor this year.
2020 Bioengineering Showcase goes hybrid
Tuesday 1 December 2020
A decision was made early to offer the 2020 Bioengineering Showcase as a hybrid-platform event with physical venues in Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington, and including virtual participation using Zoom. The current covid-19 situation has invited innovative adaptation from us all!
