Small changes in children’s sleep lead to significant changes in eating habits
Wednesday 15 March 2023
Just an hour less sleep a night affects what and how children eat, University of Otago research shows.
Policy changes urged to ensure Aotearoa’s health workforce reflects society
Tuesday 14 March 2023
Policy changes are urgently needed to ensure Aotearoa’s future health workforce reflects the diverse communities it will serve, a new University of Otago-led study says.
Adverse outcomes in adulthood for abuse survivors
Tuesday 14 March 2023
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.
Cloak of protection against infectious diseases needed for schools
Friday 10 March 2023
A group of health and education experts have published seven key goals in a mission to protect schools from COVID‑19 and other infectious disease outbreaks.
Aotearoa’s work-related deaths – the real cost
Friday 10 March 2023
Work contributes to at least a quarter of all fatal injuries in New Zealand – substantially more than what official records show, University of Otago-led research reveals.
A Symposium of celebration for Mātai Hāora – the Centre for Redox Biology and Medicine
Thursday 9 March 2023
Leading lights in the field of oxidative stress and health research took centre stage at a day-long symposium at the University of Otago, Christchurch recently.
College of Education to collaborate on new curriculum insights and progress study
Monday 27 February 2023
Te Kura Ākau Taitoka – the University of Otago College of Education and New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) are pleased to announce that they have been contracted to collaborate on the new curriculum insights and progress study for the Ministry of Education.
Better targeted prediabetes care needed
Friday 24 February 2023
A more targeted approach to the screening and treatment of prediabetes is likely to be more effective at preventing type 2 diabetes and to reduce strain on primary health care sector resources, according to researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington.
Commitment of Cook Islands’ doctors recognised
Friday 17 February 2023
With a father who worked in health administration in the Cook Islands, it’s probably understandable Dr Te Ariki Faireka decided to study medicine.
University of Otago welcomes new voice for public health
Tuesday 14 February 2023
A new centre hosted by the University of Otago will boost the reach and impact of public health research, says its inaugural Director Professor Michael Baker.
Locating for recovery: acute mental health units remain in the shadows
Thursday 2 February 2023
Acute mental health care units remain in the shadows, neither fully integrated into general hospitals nor part of the community, researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington, say.
Collaborative effort finds cause of hoiho chick deaths
Thursday 19 January 2023
Researchers have discovered the likely cause of a highly fatal respiratory disease that has caused mass deaths among critically endangered hoiho chicks during the past three years.
A new species of gecko: What’s in a name and why it matters
Monday 16 January 2023
University of Otago researchers have described a new species of New Zealand gecko made possible by cutting edge ancient DNA techniques.
Funding to assist with story-telling approach to opioid tapering
Friday 13 January 2023
A University of Otago researcher hopes whānau-focused storytelling could help support people taper off potentially harmful opioids prescribed for chronic pain.
Six minutes of intense exercise boosts key brain protein
Friday 13 January 2023
Six minutes of high intensity exercise may help maintain a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders, research led by the University of Otago has shown.
