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Upcoming Health Sciences events

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12 Jun June

Dr Roslyn Kemp: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Monday, 12 June 2023 at 1:00pm - Biochemistry Building, Room BIG13, Dunedin
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases comprise multiple types of pathology and affect the quality of life of many thousands of New Zealanders.

 

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

27 Jun June

Longitudinal modelling - 2-day course

Tuesday, 27 June 2023 at 9:00am - Adams Seminar Room 033/036, Ground Floor, Adams Building, 18 Frederick Street, Dunedin
This course introduces range of common approaches for analysing longitudinal and correlated data. Descriptive analysis of longitudinal data, linear mixed models, and generalised estimating equations (GEE) will be covered. Face-to-face only.

 

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.

25 Jul July

Vertigo update with Justine Bradley

Tuesday, 25 July 2023 at 7:30pm - Via Zoom, Dunedin
Join us in discussions about Vertigo with ENT specialist Justine Bradley.

 

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.

 

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.

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.

25 Aug August

Radiation Therapy Open Day

Friday, 25 August 2023 at 3:00pm - University of Otago, Wellington, 23a Mein St, Newtown, Wellington
If you are considering studying for a Bachelor of Radiation Therapy in 2024, please join us for our department Open Day – being held in conjunction with Wellington Tertiary Open Day. Come and find out about this great career choice.

31 Aug August

George Abbott Symposium 2023

Thursday, 31 August 2023 at 8:30am - Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago, Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
Our annual child health symposium this year will focus on 'Coughs and Wheezes'.

 

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.