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Prestigious award for rising Otago researchers
Friday, 4 July 2014, 10:16 am | University of Otago
University of Otago’s Carl Smith Medal and Rowheath Trust Award have been awarded this year to two early career researchers who have already made important international contributions to their disciplines. More >>
Otago academic awarded top prize for tertiary teaching
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 10:25 am | University of Otago
The Prime Minister last night presented his 2014 Supreme Award for Tertiary Teaching Excellence to Dr Karyn Paringatai (Ngāti Porou), lecturer at Te Tumu – School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies, University of Otago. More >>
Study analyses NZ newspapers’ coverage of tobacco control
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 9:18 am | University of Otago
Study analyses NZ newspapers’ coverage of tobacco control issues University of Otago researchers’ analysis of 12 months of coverage of tobacco-control issues in New Zealand newspapers has found that these media outlets use a positive tone ... More >>
New Health Star Rating nutrition label may not be best
Monday, 30 June 2014, 9:52 am | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers are questioning the likely effectiveness of new Health Star Rating nutrition labels that may soon be seen on the front of food packages in New Zealand and Australia. More >>
Breast cancer screening programme targets women too soon
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 12:36 pm | University of Otago
New Zealand should re-consider the age at which its breast cancer screening programme starts in light of growing questions about the balance of benefits and harms for women under 50, public health experts from the University of Otago Wellington say. More >>
Decline in funding undermines smokefree 2025 goal
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 2:34 pm | University of Otago
A steady decline in funding for mass media campaigns to promote smoking reduction is undermining the Government’s goal to achieve a smokefree New Zealand by 2025, warn ASPIRE 2025 researchers. Analysis of campaigns by the main organisations implementing ... More >>
Otago international research collaborations gain funding
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 2:20 pm | University of Otago
Two University of Otago scientists’ international research collaborations involving gout and ‘food for health’ are to receive significant support following separate funding announcements this week. Biochemistry’s Associate Professor Tony Merriman ... More >>
Early Career Awards for outstanding researchers
Monday, 23 June 2014, 12:26 pm | University of Otago
Otago announces Early Career Awards for outstanding researchers Five up-and-coming University of Otago staff from across its Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington campuses are the latest recipients of Early Career Awards for Distinction in Research. Dr ... More >>
Process for handling submissions on Bills vulnerable
Monday, 23 June 2014, 10:09 am | University of Otago
Process for handling submissions on Bills vulnerable to commercial influence New research from the University of Otago shows that the process used by select committees for handling submissions on Bills can favour commercial interests over the public ... More >>
Reducing the alcohol age increased assaults of young males
Thursday, 19 June 2014, 5:10 pm | University of Otago
New research from the University of Otago shows that reducing the minimum alcohol purchasing age to 18 in December 1999, was associated with an increase in assaults of 15-19 year-old males in New Zealand. More >>
Otago appoints leading UK academic
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 3:15 pm | University of Otago
Otago appoints leading UK academic as Faculty of Dentistry Dean A leading UK dental researcher and educator has been selected as the new Dean of the University of Otago’s Faculty of Dentistry. Professor Paul Brunton is currently Director of Student Education ... More >>
Major funding for innovative Otago health research
Monday, 9 June 2014, 5:23 pm | University of Otago
More than $31.3M in new health research funding has been awarded to Otago researchers to support a range of world-class studies aimed at improving New Zealanders’ health and well-being. More >>
Thyroid cancer risk in NZ highest among Pacific women
Friday, 6 June 2014, 1:59 pm | University of Otago
Just-published research shows Pacific women have the highest rates of thyroid cancer in New Zealand. More >>
Jane Goodall in NZ for 80th Year celebrations
Friday, 30 May 2014, 11:04 am | University of Otago
Jane Goodall in NZ for 80th Year celebrations Friday 30 May 2014 World-renowned conservationist and ethologist Jane Goodall is coming to New Zealand next month to give a series of public talks marking 80 years of her extraordinary life. The University of Otago’s ... More >>
Dramatic results show how to prevent drowning deaths
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 11:27 am | University of Otago
New University of Otago research has found that many drowning deaths could be prevented if people learned to wait out the body’s initial shock response to cold water. More >>
Questions about physiotherapy for hip osteoarthritis
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 2:04 pm | University of Otago
A new study co-authored by a University of Otago researcher has found that combining several physiotherapy treatments does not produce greater improvements in pain or function than inactive ‘sham’ treatments among adults with hip osteoarthritis. More >>
Otago chemical oceanographer receives international award
Friday, 23 May 2014, 12:59 pm | University of Otago
An up-and-coming University of Otago chemical oceanographer will be the recipient of a 2014 Heineken Young Scientists Award. Every two years, members of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences select five talented young researchers who ... More >>
Medical conditions add to mortality risk of mental illness
Friday, 23 May 2014, 10:54 am | University of Otago
People using mental health services in New Zealand are dying prematurely from both natural and external causes, a new University of Otago Wellington study has revealed. More >>
Fluoridating water does not lower IQ: Otago research
Monday, 19 May 2014, 10:02 am | University of Otago
Fluoridating water does not lower IQ: Otago research New University of Otago research out of the world-renowned Dunedin Multidisciplinary Study does not support claims that fluoridating water adversely affects children’s mental development and adult ... More >>
Otago study finds sugar implicated in cardiovascular risk
Friday, 16 May 2014, 3:50 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers have uncovered evidence that sugar has a direct effect on risk factors for heart disease, including blood pressure, independent of weight gain. More >>
