Cloak of protection against infectious diseases needed for schools
Friday 10 March 2023
A group of health and education experts have published seven key goals in a mission to protect schools from COVID‑19 and other infectious disease outbreaks.
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Va’a o Tautai: Keeping the Va’a Afloat
Wednesday 30 November 2022
Va’a o Tautai has gone from strength to strength while grappling with the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research partnership to help prepare for future infectious disease threats officially launched
Thursday 17 November 2022
A new $36 million research platform aimed at preparing for future infectious disease threats was launched today.
Otago global health expert wins international honour
Friday 14 October 2022
An Otago global health expert has been honoured with an international award for his tropical medicine research and mentoring of early career scientists.
The PhD graduate keeping an eye on the mozzies
Tuesday 4 October 2022
Conducting surveillance on mosquitoes has been all part of the journey for PhD graduate Dr Sherif Ammar.
MIHI awarded Ministry grant to assess Māori COVID-19 vaccine clinic work
Thursday 22 September 2022
A mobile vaccination clinic initiative to improve Māori rates of protection from COVID-19 in Canterbury has been awarded a major Te Whatu Ora grant to assess its future viability.
Government urged to start official inquiry into pandemic response
Thursday 22 September 2022
Leading University of Otago academics are calling for the launch of an official inquiry into New Zealand’s COVID‑19 pandemic response while memories are clear and lessons can be learnt.
Success for University of Otago, Christchurch, Researchers with CMRF Major Project Grant
Tuesday 20 September 2022
Five research staff from the University of Otago. Christchurch have been awarded prestigious Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) Grants, to the tune of half a million dollars in total.
Adventure skills help participants cope with pandemic restrictions
Thursday 21 July 2022
Psychological skills gained while rock climbing and kayaking helped participants navigate the COVID‑19 pandemic and restrictions, new University of Otago research shows.
Student Health rewarded for MMR vaccine mahi
Thursday 21 July 2022
Student Health staff have been recognised for their “outstanding” mahi in enabling Pasifika students to be vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).
