Latest news from the Faculty of Medicine
23 Oct 2026
Targeted funding needed for GPs to manage rising levels of diabetes
Researchers say more funding is needed for general practices which serve patients with high needs, after their study of...
15 Oct 2026
Time to redefine concept of health
How health is defined, measured and addressed by Indigenous communities doesn’t match Western frameworks, leaving health...
07 Oct 2026
Early career researchers making their mark
Five Otago researchers working in areas ranging from how housing affects health and wellbeing to learning more about imm...
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
Using multi-viral RATs in primary care could reduce spread of winter bugs
Multi-viral rapid antigen tests (RATs) have received the thumbs up from GPs, nurses and their patients in a study by the...
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...
24 Sep 2026
Drive for data draws international student to Otago
A desire to understand the differences between health systems around the world has led a London School of Economics stud...
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...
15 Sep 2026
International rowing competition great experience for med student
Otago medical tauira Ged Wall likes to keep busy. And between his studies and competing nationally and internationally i...
11 Sep 2026
Otago researchers celebrated for advancing knowledge and improving lives
From improving health outcomes and strengthening communities to exploring the frontiers of science and technology, Unive...
08 Sep 2026
Sharing Science in the Solomons
A three-person team, led by Associate Professor Greg Walker from Otago’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, has just r...
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...