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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...
10 Aug 2026
Autism diagnoses in New Zealand more than triple, Otago study finds
The number of New Zealanders diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has more than tripled over the past 15 years,...
11 Jun 2026
Heart research gets a boost with HRC funding
Otago heart researchers are on their way to developing potentially life-saving patient interventions, thanks to vital He...
29 May 2026
Kaupapa Māori-led approach needed for eating disorders – study
Researchers are calling for stronger investment in kaupapa Māori-led eating disorder services, after new research has re...
17 Nov 2025
Success for UOC researchers in Canterbury Medical Research Foundation Grants
University of Otago, Christchurch Ōtautahi researchers investigating cures for cancer, heart disease, inflammatory bowel...
09 Apr 2025
Abuse of NZ female MPs commonplace, researchers find
Female Members of Parliament in New Zealand are being assaulted with weapons, threatened with rape and subjected to deat...
19 Mar 2025
Patients sought for oral ketamine trial for severe depression
Researchers are seeking more people living with treatment-resistant depression to join a novel trial combining oral keta...
14 Feb 2025
Funding freeze severely affecting people with intellectual disability
Concerns are growing among clinicians in Aotearoa New Zealand over the “severe and adverse” impacts of recent government...
30 Oct 2024
Significant mental health burden for Mosque attack survivors - study
A new University of Otago, Christchurch, study of participants from the Christchurch Muslim community has found more tha...
07 Aug 2024
Project hopes to shift Pacific ideas on food
Making positive shifts today to improve the nutrition of Pacific communities in the future is the hope of a University o...
27 Jun 2024
Poutoko Taiea appointments recognise impactful contributions
Six Otago academics have been honoured for their significant research impact and contribution to society with Distinguis...
27 Mar 2024
New trial for treatment-resistant depression
Researchers at the University of Otago are recruiting for a novel trial, combining use of the drug ketamine with a prove...