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Project which aims to optimise brain health set to begin

Thursday, 16 March 2023 4:17pm

A national network which aims to promote brain health throughout the lives of New Zealanders will launch tomorrow.

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Project which aims to optimise brain heath set to begin

Thursday, 16 March 2023 3:13pm

A national network which aims to promote brain health throughout the lives of New Zealanders will launch tomorrow.

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Adverse outcomes in adulthood for abuse survivors

Tuesday, 14 March 2023 9:43am

Victims of childhood sexual abuse are more likely to suffer difficulties across multiple aspects of their lives as adults, a University of Otago study has found.

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Simple intervention may encourage accessing of mental health services

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 10:11am

Despite being known as a vulnerable group for experiencing poor mental health, tertiary students often downplay the severity of their distress and delay seeking help, University of Otago research has found.

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PhD graduate Tracy Haitana’s ‘Exceptional Thesis’ on the treatment of Māori with bipolar

Wednesday, 7 December 2022 10:41am

Registered Clinical Psychologist Ms Tracy Nicola Haitana (Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) graduates Saturday, 10 December with a PhD from the University of Otago in Christchurch and reflects on the journey that led to this moment.

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Neuroscientist’s dedication to community and science recognised

Thursday, 1 December 2022 2:10pm

Internationally recognised neuroscientist Professor Cliff Abraham has been awarded the 2022 Marsden Medal.

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Neuroscientist’s dedication to community and science recognised

Wednesday, 30 November 2022 3:39pm

Internationally recognised neuroscientist Professor Cliff Abraham has been awarded the 2022 Marsden Medal.

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Kidney function trajectory starts in childhood – Otago study

Tuesday, 22 November 2022 10:38am

People who grew up in deprived socioeconomic conditions, or who were overweight in childhood, are more likely to have poorer kidney function in their 30s and 40s and are more at risk of developing chronic kidney disease as they get older, a University of Otago study has shown.

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Renowned Dunedin Study wins Rutherford Medal

Thursday, 17 November 2022 11:11am

The University of Otago’s Dunedin Study – touted as the world’s most successful longitudinal study of a general community – has been awarded this year’s prestigious Royal Society of New Zealand Rutherford Medal.

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Students receive funding from the Neurological Foundation

Monday, 14 November 2022 9:12am

Two Otago students will spend the summer researching neurodegenerative conditions after being award Neurological Foundation stipends.

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Poutoko Taiea, Distinguished Chair appointments announced

Monday, 31 October 2022 2:40pm

Five University of Otago internationally acclaimed scholars and leaders have been appointed as Poutoko Taiea, Distinguished Chairs.

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Poutoko Taiea, Distinguished Chair appointments announced

Monday, 31 October 2022 2:05pm

Five Otago internationally acclaimed scholars and leaders have been appointed as Poutoko Taiea, Distinguished Chairs.

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NCLR Investigator IPL - Jonathan Broadbent - Tuesday 11 October

Tuesday, 27 September 2022 1:51pm

Inaugural Professorial Lecture - Professor Jonathan Broadbent - Tuesday 11 October