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How large is the pro-gun lobby?
Thursday, 15 August 2019, 4:52 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago Wellington firearms researchers Marie Russell and Hera Cook are querying the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners’ claims about its membership. They are asking COLFO firstly, to substantiate its claim to represent 40,000 members, ... More >>
Dunedin showcased to international education delegation
Thursday, 15 August 2019, 2:17 pm | University of Otago
(Dunedin, 15 August 2019) – An international education delegation visiting Dunedin on Friday 16 August will help to boost the University of Otago and City of Dunedin’s profile in key student recruitment markets the United States, the United Kingdom ... More >>
Treatable cancers killing thousands in Pacific
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 8:28 am | University of Otago
People living in the Pacific Islands are dying regularly from highly treatable cancers because of a lack of cancer care services around the region, researchers say. More >>
NZ involved in global anorexia study
Tuesday, 16 July 2019, 8:24 am | University of Otago
University of Otago, Christchurch researchers played a key role in new global research showing the causes of the eating disorder anorexia are likely metabolic as well as psychological. The findings, published in Nature Genetics , are likely to give hope ... More >>
NZ experts play crucial role in fight against pneumonia
Friday, 28 June 2019, 8:52 am | University of Otago
New Zealanders played crucial roles in a global pneumonia study pinpointing the deadliest forms of viruses and bacteria, and identifying one vaccine that could save the lives of hundreds of thousands of babies and young children. Findings from the decade-long ... More >>
Study of sexual orientation and mental health
Thursday, 27 June 2019, 1:38 pm | University of Otago
Gay, lesbian and bisexual New Zealanders are on average more than twice as likely to experience depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts as heterosexuals, new research shows. More >>
Celebrating Women Exhibition
Monday, 17 June 2019, 1:45 pm | University of Otago
A woman’s role in society, until recently, has traditionally been as wife, mother, and caregiver. She is often remembered in history, overwhelmingly written by men, for her looks, her body, or her scandalous behaviour. Women make up at least half ... More >>
Legionnaire’s cases triple the amount thought
Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 11:18 am | University of Otago
The first New Zealand-wide study of the burden of Legionnaire’s disease has found triple the number of cases of this form of pneumonia than previously reported. More >>
Loneliness and isolation pushing elderly into aged care
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 3:04 pm | University of Otago
Loneliness and isolation are pushing healthy elderly into aged care facilities More >>
Urgent action needed to end love affair with cars: report
Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 10:25 am | University of Otago
The authors of a University of Otago report on active transport say urgent steps must be taken to encourage New Zealanders to walk, cycle or take public transport, with our use of cars harming both our health and our environment. More >>
Parasitic worms donated to the Otago Museum
Monday, 8 April 2019, 12:42 pm | University of Otago
Several hundred specimens from over 60 known species of parasites have been donated to the Otago Museum by the University of Otago’s Evolutionary and Ecological Parasitology group. More >>
For the Love of Books: Collectors and Collections
Monday, 18 March 2019, 2:08 pm | University of Otago
Q. What constitutes Special Collections? A. The entire book and manuscript collection within Special Collections, University of Otago Library, numbers some 28,000 items. The topics and formats are wide, ranging from medieval manuscripts, early printed ... More >>
New Zealand leads global effort to control rheumatic fever
Monday, 11 February 2019, 3:36 pm | University of Otago
A three-year project aimed at pinpointing the most effective ways to prevent and control rheumatic fever and associated heart disease in New Zealand is being launched tomorrow (Tuesday 12 February) at the University of Otago, Wellington. More >>
Bombs away in Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica
Friday, 8 February 2019, 11:01 am | University of Otago
A team of Kiwi scientists have broken new research ground on the Priestley Glacier in Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica. More >>
First nationwide study of listeria in mothers and babies
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 10:15 am | University of Otago
The first study of the burden of listeria in pregnant New Zealanders and their babies has found reassuringly low rates of the infection – indicating food safety warnings are working to prevent unnecessary cases of miscarriage, still birth, and meningitis ... More >>
Medical Marvels Exhibition - 14 December to 15 March
Monday, 10 December 2018, 4:05 pm | University of Otago
In 1929, the historical collection of the University of Otago’s Health Sciences (formerly Medical) Library was established with the donation of the famed Monro Collection. The some 450 volumes in that collection were owned by Alexander Monro, father ( primus ... More >>
Patients prescribed medications for longer than recommended
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 9:27 am | University of Otago
Almost half of patients are being prescribed common medications for longer than recommended, putting them at unnecessary risk of harmful side effects, new research shows. The findings come from a study of 50,000 patients, led by University of Otago, ... More >>
Cycle lanes and walkways cut car use
Monday, 3 December 2018, 10:39 am | University of Otago
Researchers have shown for the first time that investing in cycle lanes and walkways encourages people to drive less and cuts carbon emissions. The researchers, from the University of Otago, Wellington and Victoria University, studied the impact of ... More >>
Otago report highlights need for Te Papa apology
Friday, 30 November 2018, 11:06 am | University of Otago
There are calls from a University of Otago report for an apology and reparation to iwi in the wider Tauranga area affected by the takeover of Te Papa land in the 19th century. More >>
Otago invention helps manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Friday, 23 November 2018, 10:12 am | University of Otago
As increasing numbers of New Zealanders are being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), University of Otago researchers have developed a smartphone application (app) proven to be as effective as clinical care in helping patients manage their ... More >>
