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Haematology – high counts

Monday 12 June 2023 at 7:30pm - Via Zoom, Dunedin

Join the May Rural CME Webinar for a Haematology update from guest speaker Elayne Knottenbelt, a Consultant Haematologist at Mid Central DHB.

15 Jun June

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Nevil Pierse

Thursday 15 June 2023 at 5:30pm - Horne Lecture Theatre, Wellington Regional Hospital, 12th Floor (blue lift), Wellington

Professor Nevil Pierse delivers his Inaugural Professional Lecture (IPL) titled: Numbers from a Kerry Statistician: Housing and Health

01 Jul July

University of Otago Science Expo

Saturday 1 July 2023 - University of Otago Business School, Corner of Clyde Street and Union Street East, Dunedin

Discover the wonders of science at the University of Otago Science Expo. Immerse yourself in a festival of knowledge, with captivating stands from Anatomy to Zoology. Engage with experts in Archaeology, Genetics, Marine Science, Psychology and more!

 

Public Talk Series: Ageing Well – Never too early, never too late

Wednesday 12 July 2023 at 5:30pm - Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch

They say “old age is not for sissies” – but how exactly do we maintain our dignity, brain health and spark in the older years? Learn from our top clinical researchers how to ‘use it before you lose it’.

18 Jul July

Radiation Therapy online information evening

Tuesday 18 July 2023 at 5:00pm - Online via Zoom

Join us by Zoom to hear all about studying Radiation Therapy at our Wellington campus. This online session includes Q&As with current students telling you about their experience.

19 Jul July

Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium

Wednesday 19 July 2023 at 8:45am - Hutton Theatre, Otago Museum, Dunedin

We welcome all those interested in cutting-edge dental and oral health research to join us for our inaugural Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, highlighting the clinical excellence and research achievements of the University of Otago's Faculty of Dentistry.

 

Postgraduate Public Health information session

Wednesday 26 July 2023 at 5:30pm - Adams Building, 1st floor, 18 Frederick Street, Dunedin or online via Zoom (link provided on registration)

Explore postgraduate Public Health programmes in Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington. Join our information session on campus in Dunedin or on Zoom.

 

Public Talk Series: Surgery and medicine of the future – AI, robotics and "smart” implants

Wednesday 26 July 2023 at 5:30pm - Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch

Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotics, 3D bone printing and ‘smart’ implants – high tech innovation is revolutionising the future of surgery and medicine. How futuristic technology could soon be coming to an operating theatre near you.

09 Aug August

Public Talk Series: Adolescent Health – Raising Mentally Resilient Teens

Wednesday 9 August 2023 at 5:30pm - Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurc

Raising happy, healthy teenagers – it can be the biggest parental challenge. But how do I know if I’m getting it right? Join our leading clinical researchers as they share the latest thinking on sleep, social media, vaping, eating disorders, and fad diets.

17 Aug August

Postgraduate Mental Health – Online information evening

Thursday 17 August 2023 at 7:00pm - Online via Zoom, Christchurch

Join our upcoming information evening to learn more about postgraduate opportunities in Mental Health. Our Christchurch based department has a strong history of leadership in clinically applied Mental Health teaching and research.

23 Aug August

Public Talk Series: You Are What You Eat – Your Gut, Nutrition and the Bowel

Wednesday 23 August 2023 at 5:30pm - University of Otago, Christchurch (2 Riccarton Avenue - Main Campus Building)

The experts tell us we are actually “more bug than human”. What does that mean and how do we optimise gut health? Join our top clinicians and researchers as they lead you on a journey through the gut.

 

Master of Nursing Science – Online information evening

Thursday 7 September 2023 at 7:00pm - Online via Zoom (link provided on registration)

Thinking of a career change or want to build on your undergraduate degree? Join our online information evening to hear how you can become a nurse in just two years.

21 Sep September

Master of Nursing Science – On-campus information evening

Thursday 21 September 2023 at 5:30pm - Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, 72 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch

Thinking of a career change or want to build on your undergraduate degree? Join our on-campus information evening to hear how you can become a nurse in just two years.

29 May May

Otago Medical School 150th anniversary

Thursday 29 May 2025 - Various, Dunedin

The University of Otago, Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou, is pleased to announce that the Otago Medical School, Te Kura Hauora o Ōtākou, will be celebrating 150 years in 2025.