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Breast cancer leading cause of alcohol-attributable death
Monday, 15 July 2013, 11:30 am | University of Otago
Alcohol is responsible for more than one-in-twenty deaths of New Zealanders aged under 80, new University of Otago research suggests. Although most harm to young people’s health from drinking is through injury, alcohol also contributes to chronic ... More >>
Otago researcher to join global task force on cancer
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 3:43 pm | University of Otago
A University of Otago scientist is joining forces with more than 350 cancer researchers from prominent research institutions in 31 countries to tackle the complex nature of cancer causation, and the potential for new forms of targeted drug therapies. More >>
Fishing threatens rare dolphins in tourist hotspot
Friday, 5 July 2013, 12:10 pm | University of Otago
New research by University of Otago scientists has shown that the Hector’s dolphin, an endangered species found only in New Zealand, is more at risk from amateur fishing in Akaroa Harbour than had been thought. More >>
Carl Smith Medal awarded to leading ecology researcher
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 11:54 am | University of Otago
Dr Shinichi Nakagawa, a behavioural ecologist who has earned a growing international reputation for his research, is the latest recipient of the University of Otago’s Carl Smith Medal and Rowheath Trust Award. More >>
Study Shows Genetic Testing Promise for Predicting Asthma
Friday, 28 June 2013, 1:25 pm | University of Otago
Genetic risk assessments could be used to predict which children with asthma are likely to grow out of the condition, and which will continue having symptoms as they grow older, new research emerging from the University of Otago’s world-renowned ... More >>
Dampness key cause of asthma in children
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 10:04 am | University of Otago
The largest-ever worldwide study of the link between damp homes and respiratory and allergic conditions has significant implications for New Zealand children’s health. More >>
‘Rubbernecking’ disaster tourism may produce backlash
Monday, 24 June 2013, 10:15 am | University of Otago
Recent research by the University of Otago on how best to operate tours focusing on the Christchurch earthquake, and similar disasters, has produced new findings for the tourism industry on avoiding negative reactions from residents. More >>
Further funding for innovative Otago health research
Friday, 21 June 2013, 12:13 pm | University of Otago
Two Otago researchers have received a total of around $1m to pursue innovative projects as part of a follow-up to the Health Research Council’s (HRC) recent annual funding round. More >>
Geopolitics of the Pacific
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 12:46 pm | University of Otago
Critical developments and issues in the Pacific will be closely scrutinised at next weekend’s University of Otago Foreign Policy School , which is gathering leading academics, diplomats, politicians and development experts for a weekend that promises ... More >>
Otago announces Early Career Awards recipients
Friday, 7 June 2013, 2:24 pm | University of Otago
The outstanding contributions of five up-and-coming University of Otago academics have been recognised through Early Career Awards for Distinction in Research. More >>
Household crowding key cause of hospital admissions
Friday, 7 June 2013, 12:28 pm | University of Otago
One in 10 admissions to hospital in New Zealand to treat infectious diseases such as pneumonia, meningococcal disease and tuberculosis are the direct result of household crowding a new study has found. More >>
Otago University’s smoke-free policy launched
Friday, 31 May 2013, 1:33 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago will become fully smoke-free from 1 January, 2014. The University’s revised smoke-free policy, launched officially today, applies to all campuses and recognises strong support from staff and students for a smoke-free setting. More >>
In-Work Tax Credit does not improve health of parents
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 11:09 am | University of Otago
Researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington have found that the In-Work Tax Credit, which has been applied in New Zealand since 2006, has no discernible effect on the health of parents. More >>
Compound Could Protect from Post-heart Attack Tissue Damage
Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:56 am | University of Otago
A chemical compound designed and created at the University of Otago may hold great promise for reducing tissue damage following heart attack, stroke or major surgery, according to research published today in the prestigious international journal Nature ... More >>
Otago honours leading physician-scientist Helen Heslop
Friday, 24 May 2013, 4:26 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago will this weekend confer the honorary degree of Doctor of Science on Professor Helen Heslop, an Otago graduate who has forged an outstanding medical and research career overseas. More >>
University of Otago receives Grand Challenges Grant
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 9:27 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr Stephen Sowerby, Director of the Applied Science Programme at the University, will pursue an innovative ... More >>
Sense of ‘Excessive Entitlement’ May Result In Exam Failure
Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:52 pm | University of Otago
University students who have an exaggerated belief in what they deserve, known as ‘excessive entitlement’, tend to do worse in their exams than those who take personal responsibility and are internally motivated for success. More >>
Vitamin C does not alleviate gout as previously thought
Friday, 17 May 2013, 4:45 pm | University of Otago
Latest research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has shown vitamin C does not significantly lower uric acid levels in gout patients, despite previous studies touting its benefit. More >>
Light cast on lifestyle and diet of first New Zealanders
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 10:56 am | University of Otago
A University of Otago-led multidisciplinary team of scientists have shed new light on the diet, lifestyles and movements of the first New Zealanders by analysing isotopes from their bones and teeth. More >>
Chch Researchers Help Save Lives of Very Premature Babies
Monday, 13 May 2013, 11:15 am | University of Otago
Researchers from Christchurch have played a crucial role in an international study aimed at saving the lives of very premature babies. More >>
