11 Mar 2024
Tourism Policy School aims to “connect the dots”
Creating a cohesive and connected tourism industry is the focus of this year’s U...
07 Mar 2024
Personality and mental health factors linked to vaping uptake
University of Otago researchers have discovered three psychological factors that...
06 Mar 2024
Antarctica’s coasts are becoming less icy
An increase in pockets of open water in Antarctica’s sea ice (polynyas) may mean...
06 Mar 2024
Better regulation could reduce deaths, injuries at home, researchers say
New regulations for private rental properties are needed to reduce injuries from...
05 Mar 2024
Study shares wāhine Māori birth experiences
Improving the sometimes-devastating birth and post-natal experiences of wāhine M...
05 Mar 2024
Departing Fellow’s exhibition set to make a splash
Being given the rare honour to develop her dream public exhibition is not lost o...
04 Mar 2024
Study provides rural perspective on COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Health initiatives in rural areas need to be geographically tailored, culturally...
29 Feb 2024
Odours hasten mortality and reproductive ageing
Sensory cues from the opposite sex can influence how animals age, a University o...
27 Feb 2024
Repeal of smokefree laws means thousands will die, researchers warn
The repeal of Aotearoa’s world-leading smokefree legislation means thousands of...
23 Feb 2024
Rural New Zealanders less likely to be admitted to hospital – study finds
Despite having poorer health outcomes than their urban counterparts, rural New Z...
21 Feb 2024
Half-price fares benefit people experiencing transport poverty – study
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found reduced cost...
20 Feb 2024
University of Otago announces appointment of new Vice-Chancellor
The University of Otago is pleased to announce the appointment of Former Deputy...