14 May 2026
Madcap show provides insight into life as a doctor
A one-woman performance by general practitioner and Otago alumna Dr Lucy O’Hagan at the Faculty of Medicine – Wellington...
12 May 2026
Urgent care internship builds independence, gives back to community
Hands-on experience, constant learning and a supportive environment were the highlights of sixth-year trainee intern Luc...
15 Oct 2025
Bolstering youth mental health at one-stop shops
University of Otago researchers are involved in a collaborative research project to explore the mental health care offer...
21 Aug 2025
Advancing size-inclusive healthcare
Researchers on the Wellington campus have been awarded a $1.2 million Health Research Council (HRC) project grant to stu...
19 Aug 2025
No longer a pain in the arm? Vaccine innovation focus of research
Forget needles, University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led research hopes to make getting vaccinated as easy as swal...
12 Aug 2025
System stymies effective migraine treatment – study
Migraine is a common and disabling neurological disease, but the cost, availability and accessibility of care mean many...
08 Aug 2025
Adoption of AI scribes by doctors raises ethical questions
Many New Zealand GPs have taken up the use of AI scribes to transcribe patient notes during consultations despite ongoin...
25 Feb 2025
New professors for primary health care
The Wellington campus has welcomed four new professors in the Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice thi...
06 Dec 2024
Self-testing acceptable screening method - research
People are accepting of and prefer self-testing for human papilloma virus (HPV), rather than having a clinician-led cerv...
02 Oct 2024
Walking path to heart health equity with community
A University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researcher feels privileged knowing her work is treasured by the community...
20 Sep 2024
Digital natives favour in-person mental health support over virtual bots
A young generation of digital natives show a clear preference for receiving in-person mental health support rather than...
30 Jul 2024
Honorary Fellowship for Wellington academic
Otago’s Associate Professor Lesley Gray has been recognised for her decades of dedication to general practice and rural...