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11 Jul 2024
Surprise discovery with big scientific potential
An unexpected find has enabled important progress to be made in the battle again...
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01 Jul 2024
Otago medical and public health alumna awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Ngā mihi nui to Otago alumna Dr Sainimere Boladuadua who has been awarded a pres...
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27 May 2024
Climate change increases risk of cryptosporidiosis outbreaks
More cryptosporidiosis outbreaks could be on the cards for New Zealand as extrem...
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15 Dec 2023
COVID-19 contact tracing lessons could be applied to STIs, researcher says
A centralised contact tracing system for sexually transmitted infections, suitab...
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28 Nov 2023
Otago part of national research platform
The University of Otago is a key member of a newly developed research platform d...
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23 Nov 2023
Liley Medal for Otago-led research to prevent rheumatic fever
Leading epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker and his research team have been r...
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20 Oct 2023
WWI study reveals true toll on Kiwi soldiers’ health
New Zealand soldiers serving in the First World War endured much higher rates of...
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07 Aug 2023
New prestigious role for Professor Jemma Geoghegan
After a global search, Professor Jemma Geoghegan has been appointed the Webster...
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13 Jun 2023
University welcomes funding for Science City initiative
The University of Otago welcomes new funding in the Government’s 2023 Budget for...
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10 May 2023
New study reinforces timely need for Pneumococcal Vaccine Switch
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, backs a recent Pharmac...
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09 May 2023
HIV statistics encouraging, but work not over yet
The number of people diagnosed with HIV in New Zealand last year is encouraging,...
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02 May 2023
University of Otago scientist wins Prime Minister’s Science Communication Prize
Associate Professor Dianne Sika-Paotonu from the University of Otago has won the...