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Study aiming to improve NS's low breastfeeding rates
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 12:43 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago, Wellington (UOW) researchers are leading a new collaborative study to find out why New Zealand breastfeeding rates are so low and even dropping. More >>
Researchers bring new thinking to dolphin tourism activity
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 10:38 am | University of Otago
New research led by University of Otago scientists indicates there is increasing evidence that whale and dolphin watching activities can have detrimental effects on the populations they target. More >>
Research reveals new insights into severe childhood epilepsy
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 10:36 am | University of Otago
In a new study on children with severe forms of epilepsy, researchers have found the genetic copying mistake that causes the severe epilepsy in children can be found in their parents who do not have epilepsy. More >>
Older, injured workers lose up to one-third of income
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 9:12 am | University of Otago
Injuries impact on the financial well-being of older workers with substantial lost earnings of between 20 and 30 per cent of their work income, new University of Otago research reveals. More >>
PhD thesis delves into murky world of illegal sports betting
Monday, 30 April 2018, 1:27 pm | University of Otago
“Exceptional” PhD thesis delves into murky world of illegal sports betting Monday 30 April 2018 University of Otago Postgraduate student Minyheok Tak has achieved the rare feat of producing a PhD thesis awarded “Exceptional” status by an external ... More >>
Time to consider a regulatory body on AI
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 3:39 pm | University of Otago
With Immigration New Zealand recently joining ACC and The Ministry for Social Development on the list of Government departments courting controversy over the use of predictive analytics systems, leading University of Otago researchers say now is the time to ... More >>
New species of ancient whale identified and named
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 1:25 pm | University of Otago
New species of ancient whale identified and named by Otago palaeontologists University of Otago palaeontologists are rewriting the history of New Zealand’s ancient whales by describing a previously unknown genus of baleen whale, alive more than 27.5 million ... More >>
Safety warning labels needed on fresh chicken: researchers
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 9:35 am | University of Otago
Safety warning labels needed on fresh chicken, say researchers New research has found that many New Zealand consumers are unaware of the high levels of Campylobacter contamination of fresh chicken and most want safety labelling about the risks on ... More >>
Raw fruit and vegetables have better mental health outcomes
Monday, 16 April 2018, 10:02 am | University of Otago
Raw fruit and vegetables provide better mental health outcomes: Otago research Seeking the feel good factor? Go natural. That is the simple message from University of Otago researchers who have discovered raw fruit and vegetables may be better for your mental ... More >>
Tobacco industry stalled New Zealand plain packs legislation
Friday, 13 April 2018, 9:52 am | University of Otago
Threats of lawsuits by the tobacco industry helped delay the New Zealand legislation for plain tobacco packs by at least three years, new University of Otago research suggests. The tobacco companies threatened to sue the NZ Government for compensation, ... More >>
Time for spotlight on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Friday, 13 April 2018, 8:58 am | University of Otago
Given about 5 per cent of New Zealanders suffer Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with resulting productivity losses ranging from an estimated $49 to $200 million, a University of Otago lecturer is calling for more attention on the disorder. More >>
NZ dentists pick up the pieces when dental tourism goes bad
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 1:12 pm | University of Otago
New Zealand dentists are increasingly having to provide remedial treatment where things have gone wrong for “dental tourists” who travel abroad for dental work. More >>
Researchers reveal history with exhumation of Otago graves
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 5:08 pm | University of Otago
Researchers reveal history through exhumation of Otago graves 11/4/2018 Exhumation and analysis of skeletons and burial sites in the historic Otago town of Lawrence is underway, with University of Otago researchers conducting The Otago Historic Cemeteries ... More >>
New clues to help restore fertility
Monday, 9 April 2018, 9:59 am | University of Otago
Ground-breaking research out of the University of Otago is showing potential to restore fertility in women suffering Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. More >>
Child welfare social workers lack consistency
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 1:53 pm | University of Otago
Otago research shows child welfare social workers lack consistency when helping at-risk children Differing perceptions of risk among child welfare social workers is leading to inconsistent outcomes for children in need, a University of Otago-led ... More >>
Otago animations developed to demystify the court room
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 10:29 am | University of Otago
Court processes can be foreign and alienating for many; new animations developed for New Zealand by the University of Otago aim to break down these barriers to justice. More >>
Taxing sugary drinks a no-brainer for New Zealand
Tuesday, 3 April 2018, 12:32 pm | University of Otago
Taxing sugary drinks a no-brainer for New Zealand On 1 April 2018, the United Kingdom introduced a sugary drinks tax, an important public health measure that University of Otago, Wellington, public health researchers believe should be happening in New ... More >>
Former Otago Uni Student on Forbes list
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 2:58 pm | University of Otago
Former Otago University student only kiwi on prestigious Forbes list Thursday 29 March 2018 Former University of Otago student, 27 year old Sam Stuchbury, has this week become the only New Zealander named on the prestigious Forbes “30 Under 30” ... More >>
More commitment needed to achieve Smokefree 2025
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 10:41 am | University of Otago
There needs to be more commitment by local government to help achieve central government’s Smokefree 2025 goal, new University of Otago research shows. More >>
Sad end to first journey of yellow-eyed penguin chick
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 12:58 pm | University of Otago
Takaraha, a juvenile yellow-eyed penguin that captured attention in recent weeks, has been euthanised after suffering a non-survivable injury to its left flipper, believed to be inflicted by a predator. More >>
