Health Delivery Research Activation Grant recipients
Thursday 4 August 2022
Three Otago researchers have received Health Delivery Research Activation Grants from the Health Research Council of New Zealand.
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Physiotherapy research and teaching news
Māori and Pacific Parkinson’s research backs its future with a grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Friday 25 March 2022
What does Parkinson’s look like for Māori and Pasifika peoples, and how can we improve the quality of care for those affected? Otago researchers Professor Leigh Hale and Dr Paulo Henrique Silva Pelicioni have secured the funding to answer these questions.
Volleyball champions take out top spots
Thursday 17 February 2022
The ultimate summer plans involve days in the sun surrounded by golden sand and waves, which is exactly what was on the cards for teams attending the University Tertiary Sport New Zealand (UTSNZ) Beach Volleyball Championship.
Physiotherapist Dr Margot Skinner a champion of autonomy and collaboration
Wednesday 15 December 2021
Dr Skinner retires as Associate Dean Academic Engagement at the School of Physiotherapy Te Kura Kōmiri Pai this December.
Physiotherapist Dr Margot Skinner a champion of autonomy and collaboration
Thursday 2 December 2021
“It’s good to be busy,” says Dr Margot Skinner, who has been an incredible advocate for the profession of physiotherapy throughout her distinguished career.
Physiotherapy HRC career development success
Tuesday 16 November 2021
The School of Physiotherapy congratulates the Physiotherapy recipients of HRC's latest career development round. The five recipients of the awards will be based within the School's research Centre (CHARR) to work on Summer studentships, a research masters, and a PhD.
Māori dished out pills to mask chronic pain, study finds
Friday 8 October 2021
Māori adults who experience chronic pain are being prescribed painkillers at the expense of best practice treatments and are not being offered referrals to specialists, research from the Māori community health provider, Tu Kotahi Māori Asthma and Research Trust and the University of Otago, Wellington has found.
Newest Associate Dean (Pacific) dedicated to better Pacific health outcomes
Monday 4 October 2021
The University of Otago’s newest Associate Dean (Pacific) is dedicated to achieving better health outcomes for Pasifika.
Physiotherapy’s vital role in treating long COVID
Monday 6 September 2021
As more about the effects of long COVID is learnt, it is apparent that cardio-respiratory physiotherapists have an essential role in helping people recover from the virus, a University of Otago physiotherapy specialist says.
PhD Graduates reflect the depth and breadth of Physiotherapy
Monday 23 August 2021
The diversity and depth of physiotherapy research is reflected in the six PhD graduates from the University of Otago School of Physiotherapy.
