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Making cigarette sticks unattractive next step
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 12:12 pm | University of Otago
As New Zealand moves towards legislating for plain packaging of cigarettes, the Government should consider measures that extend and improve upon Australia’s model, ASPIRE2025 researchers from the University of Otago believe. More >>
Understanding genes key to eliminating deaths from anorexia
Tuesday, 22 March 2016, 10:45 am | University of Otago
New research supports calls for NZ participation in world’s largest anorexia nervosa genetics study New Zealand scientists are calling for volunteers either living with, or having recovered from anorexia nervosa, to enrol in the world’s largest and ... More >>
Caution urged over planned new cervical screening test
Friday, 11 March 2016, 10:19 am | University of Otago
The Minister of Health’s announcement of the introduction within two years of a new test for cervical cancer to replace the current screening method poses a risk to “our well-established, high-quality” screening programme, say leading New ... More >>
Families of NZ conscientious objectors sought
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 12:37 pm | University of Otago
Families of NZ conscientious objectors sought to share and preserve stories A University of Otago academic researching the experiences of the families of New Zealand’s conscientious objectors is gauging interest in a “truth and reconciliation” gathering ... More >>
Solutions to aviation’s climate change crisis explored
Monday, 7 March 2016, 12:35 pm | University of Otago
Monday 7 March 2016 “Myths” behind tech solutions to aviation’s climate change crisis explored More >>
Bees “dumb down” after ingesting tiny doses of pesticide
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 11:27 am | University of Otago
Honeybees suffer severe learning and memory deficits after ingesting very small doses of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, potentially threatening their success and survival, new University of Otago research suggests. More >>
Why the ‘Johnny Depp Effect’ doesn’t always work
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 10:21 am | University of Otago
New psychology research from the University of Otago, Warwick Business School, and University of California, San Diego, is helping explain why male faces with feminine features are considered attractive in some contexts but not others. The study findings ... More >>
Clozapine found to have gastrointestinal side effects
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 10:35 am | University of Otago
New research from the University of Otago, Wellington, and Capital and Coast Health District Health Board (CCDHB) shows that the antipsychotic drug clozapine dramatically slows bowel function. Rarely, this can lead to serious or life-threatening consequences. More >>
Sigmoidoscopy bowel-screening method urged for New Zealand
Friday, 19 February 2016, 1:25 pm | University of Otago
An effective national bowel screening programme involving a single test, a sigmoidoscopy, could be introduced in New Zealand within 12 months. More >>
Is austerity bad for your health?
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 12:02 pm | University of Otago
Is austerity bad for your health? Austerity measures are seriously bad for our health, according to Oxford University Professor David Stuckler, visiting Wellington this week as part of the University of Otago, Wellington Public Health Summer School. ... More >>
Promising advances in prevention of rheumatic fever
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 12:42 pm | University of Otago
Leading health researchers and practitioners are meeting today to work towards preventing and controlling rheumatic fever across New Zealand and Australia. The experts are gathering at a one-day seminar at the 20th Public Health Summer School run by the ... More >>
Mouth breathing while sleeping may increase tooth decay risk
Friday, 5 February 2016, 11:39 am | University of Otago
Mouth breathing during sleep is linked to a more acidic oral environment that may promote tooth enamel erosion and caries, new University of Otago research suggests. More >>
NZ’s little penguins are recent Aussie invaders
Wednesday, 3 February 2016, 1:52 pm | University of Otago
The little penguin species (popularly known as little blue penguins) found in southern New Zealand is a surprisingly recent invader from Australia, according to a new study led by University of Otago researchers. More >>
Professor Hayne to continue as Vice-Chancellor
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 11:08 am | University of Otago
Professor Harlene Hayne will continue in the role of Vice-Chancellor until 2021, after her contract was extended for a further term of five years, University Chancellor John Ward announced today. More >>
English towns with a Jewish heritage more tolerant
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 10:56 am | University of Otago
English towns with a Jewish heritage more tolerant of modern-day immigration Modern-day tolerance towards immigrants is significantly higher in English towns that welcomed medieval Jews, according to new research into persistent regional variations in attitudes ... More >>
Working to improve public health in New Zealand
Friday, 29 January 2016, 4:29 pm | University of Otago
Leading international and New Zealand health experts will descend on Wellington throughout February to participate in the 20th Public Health Summer School run by the University of Otago, Wellington. More >>
Summer students trial wearable fitness technology
Friday, 29 January 2016, 9:35 am | University of Otago
Trialling whether data from a wearable sports monitor could predict a patients’ decline and assessing a new crisis mental health service were two of the research projects tackled by this year’s University of Otago, Christchurch’s Summer Students More >>
Otago University and Te Papa sign MOU
Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 3:10 pm | University of Otago
Te Papa and the University of Otago have signed up to a collaborative relationship to strengthen joint efforts in research, scholarships, teaching and public lectures involving the national facility. More >>
Government failing to address tobacco-related harm for Maori
Tuesday, 12 January 2016, 11:38 am | University of Otago
Māori smoking rates have barely changed since 2011, and the Government is not doing enough to address tobacco-related harm amongst Māori, say leading tobacco researchers and public health advocates. More >>
Wellington start-up in top three at Paris Climate Conference
Monday, 21 December 2015, 12:53 pm | University of Otago
A Wellington e-commerce start-up with a unique eco-idea to lower CO2 emissions has been placed second in a worldwide competition to tackle climate change at COP21, the 2015 Climate Conference in Paris. More >>
