Latest news from the Faculty of Medicine
23 Jun 2026
Surprising effect of common drug found
A drug commonly used to treat type-2 diabetes has the added bonus of reducing the risk of prostate cancer, new research...
11 Jun 2026
Better prostate cancer detection tool on the horizon
Promising Otago research into a way to better diagnose prostate cancer has received a major funding boost.
11 Jun 2026
Trans-Tasman visit strengthens Indigenous health education ties
Otago’s Faculty of Medicine – Christchurch Ōtautahi recently welcomed four Indigenous health academics from the Australi...
05 Jun 2026
University’s largest ever building project to open soon
After nearly four years growing near the banks of the Ōtākaro - Avon River, Wai-Ora, the University of Otago - Ōtākou Wh...
03 Jun 2026
Shining a light on whānau cancer journeys
An Otago research project in which whānau share their cancer journeys on video has won the inaugural Hei Āhuru Mōwai Whā...
02 Jun 2026
Breadth of Otago’s impact highlighted in King’s Birthday Honours
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is proudly celebrating more than 20 alumni and staff recognised in this y...
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...
27 May 2026
Studies expose hidden toll of trauma recovery in NZ
Researchers from the University of Otago – Faculty of Medicine – Christchurch Ōtautahi are calling for improved long-ter...
26 May 2026
Building the bridge between discovery and impact
One Otago research alliance is determined to bridge the gap between research and real-world application for the rare dis...
14 May 2026
Madcap show provides insight into life as a doctor
A one-woman performance by general practitioner and Otago alumna Dr Lucy O’Hagan at the Faculty of Medicine – Wellington...
14 May 2026
Returning home to serve community
Though from Hastings and born in Auckland, Māia Lockyer moved to Dubai when she was five and Saudi Arabia when she was e...
07 May 2026
Hard work and determination pay off for medical graduand
Otago medical graduand Leigh Albert’s delight at becoming a doctor is evident, and for good reason.