Scholarship winner driven to improve Māori mental health
Thursday, 2 December 2021 10:30am
The first recipient of a prestigious scholarship named in honour of one of Aotearoa’s leading Māori health researchers says the award has enriched her academic and cultural journeys.
Otago neuroscientist awarded global fellowship
Tuesday, 30 November 2021 8:42am
Receiving an international fellowship and being able to use the $25,000 award to further her studies into anxiety and mental health “means the world” to Dr Olivia Harrison.
Perceptions of anxiety the focus for New Zealand Fellowship recipient
Monday, 22 November 2021 11:04am
Otago-based neuroscientist Dr Olivia Harrison has been awarded a global fellowship to further her research into understanding anxiety, and how the way we perceive mental health can in-turn influence our response.
Otago announces Professorial promotions for 2022
Monday, 22 November 2021 10:28am
Twenty-eight University of Otago academics are being promoted to the position of professor this year.
Breaking the disadvantage cycle: Why the first 1,000 days matter event
Wednesday, 10 November 2021 3:48pm
Four global experts will discuss the importance of the early years in breaking the cycle of intergenerational disadvantage.
Anxiety impacts ability to perceive changes in our breathing – Otago researcher reveals
Thursday, 21 October 2021 9:39am
People with higher levels of anxiety have altered perceptions of their breathing, which can lead to even more anxiety, a University of Otago researcher has found.
Otago researcher discovers first brain marker for an anxiety disorder
Thursday, 7 October 2021 9:35am
A University of Otago researcher has discovered a brain signal that will help improve the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders.
Dunedin Study recognised in the centennial year of Science News publication
Monday, 13 September 2021 1:28pm
The international contribution of the Dunedin Study has been recognised in the centennial year of Science New Publication.
Te Pou Tiringa and the NCLR - successful recipients of 2021 MBIE Endeavour funding
Tuesday, 7 September 2021 2:02pm
Te Pou Tiringa and the NCLR are successful recipients of 2021 MBIE Endeavour Fund Smart Ideas Grant.
Avatars may help elicit embarrassing information
Monday, 6 September 2021 10:06am
People would rather give information to other people, although an anonymous avatar might be preferred if the information being shared is embarrassing, University of Otago research has found.
Recent findings on the transition to natural menopause: Christchurch Study
Thursday, 5 August 2021 2:06pm
The Christchurch Study recently investigated the transition to natural menopause among mid-life women at age 40 years.
Professor Janice Murray retires with a “retrospective reflective” IPL
Wednesday, 4 August 2021 10:17am
Professor Janice Murray delivered her Inaugural Professorial Lecture the same week as her retirement.
Journey from smoking to vaping variable – Otago academics
Thursday, 22 July 2021 9:03am
Persistence may be the key when quitting smoking using an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS), commonly known as vaping, a University of Otago study found.
World-first finding offers hope for psychosis sufferers
Thursday, 15 July 2021 10:03am
University of Otago scientists have opened the door to improved treatment of brain dysfunction which causes psychosis.
Strong female characters
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 10:18am
What do you get when you cross the woman on the ten dollar note and punk rock? A musical of course.
