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...
14 Feb 2024
Urban-rural vaccination divide underscores need for change
Visible gaps between rural and urban COVID-19 vaccination rates highlights the n...
13 Feb 2024
Sense of smell impacted by vaping
Sensory changes may be an unexpected side effect of vaping, new University of Ot...
13 Feb 2024
US-based Otago alumnus leaves $3.8m gift to support students and research
A major bequest of $3.8m from the estate of medical alumnus and radiologist Dr J...
09 Feb 2024
Inaugural Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori appointed at Otago
Distinguished Māori legal scholar Professor Jacinta Ruru (Raukawa, Ngāti Ranginu...
01 Feb 2024
Archaeological evidence of seasonal vitamin D deficiency discovered
Rickets ran rife in children following the Industrial Revolution, but University...
31 Jan 2024
Pacific nations tax unhealthy foods to tackle NCD crisis
Pacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as...
30 Jan 2024
“Gifted” Vascular and Transplant Surgeon Professor Justin Roake retires
It was William Osler (1849-1919), a Professor of Medicine at John Hopkins Medica...