$1 million CT scanner donated to Christchurch campus
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Global medical technology giant GE Healthcare has donated a state-of-the-art scanner worth $1 million to the University of Otago.
Christchurch campus recognises academic excellence and key values
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Christchurch campus staff who personify important values such as leadership and integrity were recognised at this year’s Academic Welcome.
Christchurch researchers first to prove specific types of bowel cancer
Thursday, 5 April 2018
A University of Otago, Christchurch, researcher has for the first time identified unique genetic patterns for four different sub-types of colorectal cancer – which respond differently to a variety of cancer treatments.
Christchurch Medical Student President a global volunteer
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
The new Christchurch Medical Student Association President took a year out from her studies to volunteer in a refugee camp and shelter for victims of human trafficking.
Otago researchers reveal childhood predictors of becoming overweight or obese
Friday, 23 March 2018
Childhood predictors of becoming overweight or obese as adults in New Zealand include being male, born into a single-parent family, having parents with larger body size and limited or no breastfeeding, new University of Otago research reveals.
Trade treaty threatens health if climate change not addressed: University of Otago expert
Friday, 9 March 2018
A University of Otago health expert is calling for an independent assessment of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact’s potential impacts on climate change and health.
Make postgrads a priority say award-winning departments
Thursday, 1 March 2018
The three Otago departments which this week won awards for fostering postgraduate research culture share a common approach: they make their postgraduate students a priority.
New study shows when ‘broken hearts’ are most deadly
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
A University of Otago, Christchurch, summer student has identified the days when patients are most vulnerable to dying from a ‘broken heart’.
New Zealand-led heart failure findings debunk world medical view
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Thousands of New Zealanders can look forward to improvements in treatment and care of heart failure following new research findings that look set to alter the clinical approach and health care planning for heart failure globally.
Christchurch researcher easing the pain of gout
Friday, 16 February 2018
A Christchurch rheumatologist has won Medicines New Zealand's top prize for research into how increasing dosages of gout medicines can dramatically improve patients’ lives.
Christchurch researcher wins top Medicines NZ award
Friday, 16 February 2018
A Christchurch campus researcher has won New Zealand's top prize for using medicines to dramatically improve patients’ lives.
New Associate Dean of Postgraduate Studies appointed
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Dr Margaret Currie has been appointed at as Associate Dean (Postgraduate Studies) at the University of Otago, Christchurch.
Department begins 2018 with a new name
Monday, 15 January 2018
The University Senate has approved our name change to the Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science.
University of Otago announces academic promotions
Friday, 15 December 2017
The University of Otago will this year promote 23 academics to the position of Professor across its Dunedin, Christchurch, and Wellington campuses.
More than 15,000 frail elderly New Zealanders are lonely
Thursday, 14 December 2017
More than 15,000 frail elderly identified as being lonely according to a world-first study of 72,000 older New Zealanders. That equates to one in five older people.
Newsletter, Summer 2017, University of Otago, Christchurch
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Christchurch newsletter. Catch up with the latest news and research findings from our Christchurch campus.
Protein could play role in invasive melanoma
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Christchurch researchers are studying a protein that could play an important role in the spread of skin cancer to other parts of the body.
Finding ways to address inequalities in Maori mental health
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Inequities for Maori diagnosed with a psychotic disorder are set to be investigated, and ways to address unmet needs found, in a new University of Otago study.
