18 Mar 2025
Batten Disease research efforts recognised
Professor Stephanie Hughes’s work on a rare childhood disease has been nationally recognised.
17 Mar 2025
Otago-hosted national civil justice initiative launches
A newly-established national initiative to improve access to civil justice will initially be hosted by the Faculty of La...
14 Mar 2025
Young Muslim immigrants are proud NZers – study
Young Muslim immigrants with a strong personal faith feel a deep sense of belonging to Aotearoa New Zealand despite assu...
14 Mar 2025
How parents can develop kids’ consumer competence
Taking children to the supermarket isn’t always top of the list for parents, but the family grocery shop can have a posi...
14 Mar 2025
Concerning rates of injecting-related injuries for drug users – study
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch – Ōtakau Whakaihu Waka, Ōtautahi, has exposed the large number o...
10 Mar 2025
2025 Harraways Visiting Professor named
International food science researcher Dr Susan Tosh from the University of Ottawa, Canada, has been named as this year’s...
09 Mar 2025
Vaccination programme saves lives and millions
A Turanga Health vaccination programme saved lives and created millions in social value, a seminal research project has...
06 Mar 2025
Study exposes gaps in beach safety education
Could you spot a rip? Half of beach users in New Zealand would struggle to identify a rip current in photos and videos,...
06 Mar 2025
HPV vaccine can and will prevent cancer – study finds
A University of Otago, Christchurch-led study is heralding the success of the HPV vaccination programme, saying the cost...
04 Mar 2025
Infectious diseases expert joins ESR executive leadership team
Professor David Murdoch has been appointed as ESR’s Chief Scientist, one of the most senior roles at the institute.
27 Feb 2025
Speaking at World Endometriosis Congress
An Otago PhD candidate has made it through a ‘highly competitive selection process’ to present at an international congr...
27 Feb 2025
Researchers call for end to futile CPR
To reduce unnecessary harm, staff in aged residential care facilities should not be forced to provide chest compressions...