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HRC grant awarded to use viral proteins to fight bacteria

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Thursday 25 May 2023

The Health Research Council have just funded a team of Otago Biochemistry researchers to develop a promising new way to treat drug-resistant 'superbugs' by using weapons from the enemies of bacteria in the ‘wild’: naturally-occurring viruses that attack and kill bacteria, known as ‘bacterial eaters’ or bacteriophages.

Why high school kids are saying ‘yeah, nah’ to alcohol

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Thursday 25 May 2023

Striking differences in the way high school students socialise may be one of the reasons behind a dramatic drop in youth drinking over the last 20 years, a study from the University of Otago, Wellington, has found.

Why high school kids are saying ‘yeah, nah’ to alcohol

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Thursday 25 May 2023

Striking differences in the way high school students socialise may be one of the reasons behind a dramatic drop in youth drinking over the last 20 years, a study from the University of Otago, Wellington, has found.

May graduation celebrations

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Thursday 18 May 2023

Congratulations to all former Biochemistry students graduating this month! Tino pai rawa atu! The department had an informal graduation event on Saturday morning for graduands and their families.

Students are asking: Why do people believe the earth is flat?

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Monday 15 May 2023

“Religious Studies wouldn’t necessarily be the first place you’d think to look for a paper which covers zeitgeisty topics like the January 6 insurrection and the possibility of an all-powerful race of lizard people, but that’s where you’ll find them,” says third year BA Philosophy major Heather.

Betty the bus on a mission to save lives

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Friday 12 May 2023

A health bus is travelling thousands of kilometres around Otago and Southland hoping to lead the way in ending cervical cancer for rural Aotearoa New Zealand.

Third and final reburial for cemetery project

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Thursday 11 May 2023

The Southern Cemeteries Archaeological Project will soon be complete, when the third and final reburial ceremony takes place at Drybread Cemetery this month.

Photos give men a voice to discuss mental distress

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Wednesday 10 May 2023

An innovative research project at the University of Otago, Wellington, is using photography to help men open up about their experiences of living with depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety.

Good support improves autistic students' education experience

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Wednesday 10 May 2023

Autistic students are three times more likely to be stood down or suspended from school than non-autistic students, but that rate decreases significantly when they have good support such as a teacher’s aid, an Otago University researcher has found.

Māori public health education competencies developed

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Thursday 4 May 2023

These competencies for public health teaching institutions have been developed with te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and cultural safety at their core to ensure te Ao Māori is actively prioritised.