Two more prestigious awards for Otago researchers
Wednesday 23 November 2022
Two of the University of Otago’s leading researchers have been honoured for their huge contribution to science with Royal Society Te Apārangi medals.
Innovative research recognised by industry body
Wednesday 23 November 2022
A real passion for innovation has earned Otago Research Fellow Dr Emma Wade an inaugural national award from Medicines New Zealand.
Wellington PhD candidate wins international 3MT competition
Wednesday 23 November 2022
Wellington PhD candidate Yasmin Nouri has won first place in the international Matariki Network Three Minute Thesis competition 2022 virtual final.
Researcher wants equitable access to improved diabetes treatment
Monday 21 November 2022
When Dr Alisa Boucsein advocates for better access to “life-changing technology” for diabetes patients, she really knows what she’s talking about.
Power to the princess – study shows speedy way to reduce gender stereotypes
Thursday 17 November 2022
Children’s animated movies often enforce gender stereotypes, but they also hold the power to quickly shift them, a University of Otago study has shown.
More good news for leading genetics researcher
Thursday 17 November 2022
It’s been a month to remember for Professor Stephen Robertson, from the Dunedin School of Medicine’s Department of Women’s and Children’s Health.
Students receive funding from the Neurological Foundation
Monday 14 November 2022
Two Otago students will spend the summer researching neurodegenerative conditions after being award Neurological Foundation stipends.
Youth support for smokefree generation policy
Wednesday 9 November 2022
Young people have shown strong support for the Government’s proposal to introduce a smokefree generation, a study by researchers at the University of Otago has found.
Health policy the priority for Rhodes Scholar
Tuesday 8 November 2022
Talented Otago medical student Oliver Sutcliffe has been awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.
Med Safety Week
Monday 7 November 2022
It's Med Safety Week. Medsafe monitors the safety of medicines to help protect patients from harm.
New Deputy Dean for Wellington campus
Tuesday 1 November 2022
Associate Professor Lynn McBain has been appointed Deputy Dean of the Wellington campus.
Local councils inadequately fluoridating water over past 30 years, researchers find
Friday 28 October 2022
Local councils have only achieved fluoride targets for drinking water 54 per cent of the time over the last 30 years, researchers from the University of Otago and the University of Canterbury have found.
Recipients of Health Sciences Accelerator Grants 2022
Friday 28 October 2022
Early and mid-career researchers (EMCR) have received a boost from the Division of Health Sciences with an Accelerator Grant.
Study looks at alternative way to detect bowel cancer
Thursday 27 October 2022
A recent Dunedin pilot study has brought cancer researchers a step closer to developing an alternative detection tool for bowel cancer.
Further international recognition for talented UOC researcher Khoon Lim
Wednesday 19 October 2022
Associate Professor Khoon Lim from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has been awarded the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society Asia Pacific Region Young Investigator Award.
Otago global health expert wins international honour
Friday 14 October 2022
An Otago global health expert has been honoured with an international award for his tropical medicine research and mentoring of early career scientists.
Heart project wins Translational Research Grant competition
Tuesday 11 October 2022
A University of Otago, Christchurch, team led by Professor Chris Pemberton and Ms Sarah Raudsepp has won this year’s $50,000 University of Otago Translational Research Grant competition.
Digital security issue
Friday 7 October 2022
The University was made aware on Wednesday afternoon of a digital security issue which was found by a student and passed on to Critic Te Ārohi, the Otago University Student Association student magazine.
Call to end harmful marketing after study reveals children’s exposure
Thursday 6 October 2022
An end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food is urgently needed to protect children from harm, according to new University of Otago-led research.
Greater proportion of public housing in communities supports tenant health, researchers find
Tuesday 4 October 2022
Arbitrarily limiting the proportion of public housing in new housing developments curtails the amount of public housing available without providing any health benefits for tenants, researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington, have found.
The PhD graduate keeping an eye on the mozzies
Tuesday 4 October 2022
Conducting surveillance on mosquitoes has been all part of the journey for PhD graduate Dr Sherif Ammar.
October 2022 Digital Calendar
Thursday 29 September 2022
This October Digital Calendar photo was taken by Roan Vasdev.
Ones to Watch: Daniel Cocker
Wednesday 28 September 2022
Campaigning for the Southern Dotterel kickstarts a career with purpose.
Blues nomination just the beginning
Tuesday 27 September 2022
Third-year student Corey Symon has experienced his fair share of challenges including COVID-19 disruptions but none of them have stopped him from working hard on his study and sporting goals.
Grant to assess Māori COVID-19 vaccine clinic work
Friday 23 September 2022
A mobile vaccination clinic initiative to improve Māori rates of protection from COVID-19 in Canterbury has been awarded a major Te Whatu Ora grant to assess its future viability.
MIHI awarded Ministry grant to assess Māori COVID-19 vaccine clinic work
Thursday 22 September 2022
A mobile vaccination clinic initiative to improve Māori rates of protection from COVID-19 in Canterbury has been awarded a major Te Whatu Ora grant to assess its future viability.
Government urged to start official inquiry into pandemic response
Thursday 22 September 2022
Leading University of Otago academics are calling for the launch of an official inquiry into New Zealand’s COVID‑19 pandemic response while memories are clear and lessons can be learnt.
Government urged to start official inquiry into pandemic response
Thursday 22 September 2022
Leading University of Otago academics are calling for the launch of an official inquiry into New Zealand’s COVID-19 pandemic response while memories are clear and lessons can be learnt.
Student volunteers cook up a storm at Ronald McDonald House
Wednesday 21 September 2022
A placement on a paediatric ward inspired an Otago Physiotherapy student to lead a volunteer effort at Ronald McDonald House.
Student leads volunteer effort at Ronald McDonald House
Wednesday 21 September 2022
A placement on a paediatric ward inspired an Otago Physiotherapy student to lead a volunteer effort at Ronald McDonald House.
Taking on the Global Young Scientist Summit
Wednesday 21 September 2022
Two University of Otago students are thrilled to have won spots at an international event that will see them mingling with Nobel Prize winners.
Success for University of Otago, Christchurch, Researchers with CMRF Major Project Grant
Tuesday 20 September 2022
Five research staff from the University of Otago. Christchurch have been awarded prestigious Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) Grants, to the tune of half a million dollars in total.
Centre for Free Radical Research wins 2022 University of Otago Research Group Award
Tuesday 20 September 2022
A University of Otago, Christchurch research group, recognised as world-leading in the field of redox biology, has been awarded this year’s University of Otago Research Group Award.
University of Otago, Christchurch, researchers win CMRF major project grants
Tuesday 20 September 2022
Five research staff from the University of Otago. Christchurch have been awarded prestigious Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) grants, to the tune of half a million dollars in total.
Pacific doctor awarded rural health medal
Friday 16 September 2022
A Pacific doctor and Otago postgraduate student has been awarded the Dr Amjad Hamid Medal at the 2022 National Rural Health Conference held in Christchurch this month.
Calls for automated insulin delivery system to be funded
Thursday 15 September 2022
University of Otago researchers are urging the Government to fund an automated insulin delivery system for type 1 diabetes patients, after a recent study showed it to now be “the best way” to manage the disease.
Tauira-led Te Reo Māori kaupapa, championing language preservation in next generation of doctors
Tuesday 13 September 2022
Tauira-led Te Reo Māori kaupapa, championing language preservation among our next generation of doctors
He Kete Kōrero – Spring 2022
Friday 9 September 2022
Welcome to the Spring 2022 edition of He Kete Kōrero with the latest news from the Wellington campus.
$14.5 million funding boost for Otago research
Friday 9 September 2022
Otago research has been given a $14.5 million boost with the announcement of two funding rounds this week.
Professor Sue Crengle receives Te ORA award
Friday 9 September 2022
The Te ORA (Māori Medical Practitioners Association) gathered for their awards’ night at the end of July.
'Great sadness' at Queen's death
Friday 9 September 2022
The University expresses heartfelt condolences to King Charles and the Royal Family on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
$14.5 million funding boost for Otago research
Friday 9 September 2022
Otago research has been given a $14.5 million boost with the announcement of two funding rounds this week.
Respiratory diseases lower in homes with retrofitted insulation
Wednesday 7 September 2022
Retrofitting home insulation can reduce the onset of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma by up to 10 per cent, new University of Otago research shows.
Researchers scoop top national awards at Queenstown conference
Tuesday 6 September 2022
Otago-led research has been nationally recognised at Queenstown Research Week, one of the country’s most significant annual scientific gatherings.
September 2022 Digital Calendar
Thursday 1 September 2022
The September 2022 Digital Calendar photo was taken by Ario Smith, former Developer Marketing Content, External Engagement
Talented early career researchers recognised
Thursday 1 September 2022
Six researchers working in areas ranging from the prevention and treatment of heart attacks to the social effects of religion have had their efforts recognised with Early Career Researcher Awards.
Unique double honour for Pathology Professor
Wednesday 31 August 2022
Professor Brett Delahunt ONZM KStJ FRSNZ, from the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at the University of Otago, Wellington, has been awarded the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia’s (RCPA) Silver Medal, the only person in the history of the College to receive both Gold and Silver Medals.
