EDOR Events

Leading Thinkers Celebration Date: 28 November 2024 Event description: Celebrating 21 years of the Leading Thinkers initiative at the University of Otago More info: Leading thinkers turns 21 celebrating a unique gift, article by University of Otago
EDOR 20th Anniversary Symposium Date: 24th November 2023 Event description: EDOR celebrated 20 years since the inception of the centre with a symposium that celebrated our researchers here in Aotearoa and internationally. More info: Presentations from EDOR's 20th Anniversary, YouTube Flagship research centre celebrates 20th anniversary, article by University of Otago 20 years of research celebrated, article by Otago Daily Times
Transforming Lives: 100 Years of Insulin Date: 24 November 2022 Event description: EDOR, alongside Healthier Lives–He Oranga Hauora National Science Challenge, Diabetes NZ and Lions District 202F hosted a symposium at Parliament, Wellington to celebrate 100 years since insulin was discovered and advocate for funding of diabetes technology. More info: Presentations from Transforming Lives, YouTube Transforming Lives: Speaker bios 100 years after insulin was first used, why isn't NZ funding the latest life-changing diabetes technology? article in The Conversation Watch Professor Jim Mann on TVNZ's Breakfast show talk about how technologies can transform the lives of those living with diabetes.
Economic and Social Cost of Type 2 Diabetes Report Launch Date: 15 March 2021 Event description: A PwC report into the cost of type 2 diabetes for Aotearoa New Zealand was commissioned by EDOR and partner organisations. The report was launched in Parliament by the Associate Minister of Health (Māori) Hon Peeni Henare and the Hon Aupito William Sio, Associate Minister for Health (Pacific Peoples). More info: Watch a video summary of the launch - YouTube EDOR directors instrumental in Type 2 Diabetes report Cost of Type 2 Diabetes report launched at Parliament
From Evidence to Everyday: translating nutrition research for a healthy Aotearoa Date: 20 September 2019 Event description: A fascinating lineup of topics explored how nutrition research is interpreted by health professionals, the media, policymakers, the community, and ultimately makes its way into our everyday food choices. The event included the Cost of Food panel discussion, chaired by renowned broadcaster Kim Hill. More info: View a video summary of the event - YouTube From Evidence to Everyday programme and presentations Speaker bios From Evidence to Everyday The Cost of Food panel discussion - Radio NZ summary and recording From Evidence to Everyday presentations, YouTube
Focus on Fibre and Food Date: 12 February 2019 Event description: The Focus on Fibre and Food presentations and workshops examined two topical aspects of human nutrition and health: the role of dietary fibre in preventing and treating non-communicable diseases; and the importance of knowing what New Zealanders eat to inform health research and policy. More info: Watch the Focus on Fibre and Food Monitoring presentations Meet the speakers and chairs for Fibre and Food
The Cost of Sugar Forum Date: 16 March 2017 Event description: This public forum held in Auckland was about the wide-ranging impacts of sugar in our society.  Renowned broadcaster, Kim Hill, chaired an expert panel and took questions from the audience to tease out what we really know about this complex and controversial topic. More info: The 'cost' of sugar, recording, Radio New Zealand website The cost of sugar event and speaker information
The Diabesity Crisis: how can we make a difference? Date: 17 March 2017 Event description: The Diabesity Crisis symposium showcased the latest national and international research on diabetes and obesity.  Jointly organised by EDOR and two National Science Challenges — A Better Start and Healthier Lives — this event focused on how preventive actions and treatments can make a difference to the rising tide of diabesity. More info: The Diabesity Crisis - event details and recordings Meet the Diabesity Crisis symposium speakers and chairs
EDOR celebrates a decade of research Date: 19 August 2014 Event description: EDOR celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a free public lecture and reception at the Otago Museum. Professor Mann and advisory board chair Sir Eion Edgar opened the evening's proceedings after which Professor Boyd Swinburn, renowned clinical and public health researcher, gave a public lecture entitled: "Matching research agendas to the action strategies for preventing obesity and diabetes". More info: EDOR's 10-year anniversary event details EDOR celebrates 10 years, article by The Last Word