News from the University of Otago, Christchurch
02 Oct 2026
New resource helps stroke survivors find ways to get moving
A new resource co-designed with Aotearoa New Zealand stroke survivors and their support people aims to make physical act...
02 Oct 2026
Otago University researchers awarded over $800,000 in CMRF Grants
Seven researchers from the University of Otago, Faculty of Medicine-Christchurch Ōtautahi have been awarded over $800,00...
01 Oct 2026
Proof of Concept winners tackle chronic pain and head impact risk
Research into alleviating chronic pain and managing head impact risk were centre stage at this year’s Proof of Concept c...
30 Sep 2026
New genetic testing guidance could improve patient diagnosis worldwide
New guidance co-led by University of Otago researchers could help more people with suspected inherited diseases receive...
25 Sep 2026
Wai Ora holds opening ceremonies
Last week the University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka held opening ceremonies for Wai Ora, a transformative facility...
22 Sep 2026
Otago researchers funded to fight major global threat
A team of University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers is joining a USD$50 million international research prog...
16 Sep 2026
Otago opens new era of health research and education in Christchurch
The University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is preparing to open Wai Ora, a transformative new facility that will sig...
09 Sep 2026
Wai Ora brings Ngāi Tūāhuriri story to life
A powerful cultural narrative grounded in the histories, mātauranga and identity of Ngāi Tūāhuriri has been woven into e...
08 Sep 2026
Wai Ora set to boost cutting-edge health research
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka's new Wai Ora building, set to officially open next week, will significan...
21 Aug 2026
From the factory floor to a PhD in Medicine
Alexandria (Alex) Tino has undertaken a remarkable journey to gain her PhD – from the manufacturing assembly line to the...
20 Aug 2026
Otago researchers uncover genetic clues to eating disorders
A landmark international study involving University of Otago research and hundreds of New Zealand participants has ident...
12 Aug 2026
Teaching passion earns top academic honour
A passion for teaching has earned one educator a top academic honour.
