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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NCLR Investigator IPL - Jonathan Broadbent - Tuesday 11 October
Tuesday, 27 September 2022 1:51pm
Inaugural Professorial Lecture - Professor Jonathan Broadbent - Tuesday 11 October
Tawhiti nui, tawhiti roa, tawhiti tūāuriuri, tawhiti tūāhekeheke: a Māori lifecourse framework
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 2:30pm
Tawhiti nui, tawhiti roa, tawhiti tūāuriuri, tawhiti tūāhekeheke: a Māori lifecourse framework
New article: The Dunedin study after half a century
Wednesday, 7 September 2022 1:58pm
New article: The Dunedin study after half a century
Sharing memories with toddlers helps their wellbeing into adulthood
Wednesday, 3 August 2022 1:40pm
How mothers share memories with their children during toddlerhood impacts mental health and well-being in early adulthood, a University of Otago study has shown.
I Am New
Monday, 13 June 2022 2:06pm
Tiara Das consulted with designer Kiri Nathan on her kakahū, taking into consideration the former’s home in India and her journey in New Zealand.
