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Otago research reveals most Kiwis eating too much salt
Friday, 2 December 2011, 11:40 am | University of Otago
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of adult New Zealanders are consuming more sodium than current nutrition guidelines recommend, according to analysis of urine samples taken from 3000 people who took part in the latest New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey. More >>
University of Otago researchers honoured in national awards
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 10:26 am | University of Otago
Four leading University of Otago researchers have been recognised for their outstanding contributions through the presentation of prestigious medals at last night’s Royal Society of New Zealand 2011 Research Honours event. More >>
Christchurch researchers honoured in Royal Society awards
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 10:09 am | University of Otago
University of Otago, Christchurch, researcher Professor Christine Winterbourn has won New Zealand’s top science and technology award – the Royal Society of New Zealand’s Rutherford Medal. More >>
Scientists discuss healthy start to life at symposium
Monday, 14 November 2011, 4:25 pm | University of Otago
The National Research Centre for Growth and Development (NRCGD) is holding its annual symposium in Dunedin for the first time this week (15-17 November), with around 80 researchers attending. The NRCGD (www.nrcgd.org.nz) is a Centre of Research Excellence ... More >>
Research shows spirituality important in healthcare
Monday, 14 November 2011, 11:16 am | University of Otago
A University of Otago study has offered a working definition of spirituality to help healthcare professionals better understand its importance for those faced with illness and death in an age when fatal illnesses are often prolonged. More >>
Brief mental health programme assists patients, GPs
Thursday, 10 November 2011, 12:57 pm | University of Otago
A big difference to the mental health of New Zealanders could be achieved by introducing a promising brief guided self-help intervention programme administered by GPs. More >>
Shakespeare's undisputed authorship defended in wake of film
Wednesday, 9 November 2011, 11:55 am | University of Otago
William Shakespeare unequivocally wrote the famous plays to which his name is attached, despite a growing attack on this "settled issue" demonstrated in a film just released in New Zealand, according to a University of Otago Shakespearean expert of international ... More >>
University of Otago: Grand Challenges Explorations funding
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 12:14 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago announced today that it will receive funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that enables researchers worldwide to test unorthodox ideas that address persistent ... More >>
Otago appoints Senior Lecturer in Neurosurgery
Friday, 4 November 2011, 1:57 pm | University of Otago
Mr Reuben Johnson has been appointed as a senior lecturer in neurosurgery at the Dunedin School of Medicine and consultant neurosurgeon at Dunedin Hospital, the University of Otago announced today. More >>
Action on climate change policy falls well short
Friday, 4 November 2011, 12:27 pm | University of Otago
A review of Government policy and action on climate change by researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington and Victoria University shows they fall well short of what is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet even weak targets. More >>
Competition: Best Tweet to Explain Origins of the Universe
Friday, 4 November 2011, 12:01 pm | University of Otago
As part of the new ScienceTeller Festival, a competition will give participants the chance to win an Apple iPad simply by demonstrating their scientific knowledge using the social networking phenomenon Twitter. More >>
Disability Studies conference a first for New Zealand
Monday, 31 October 2011, 11:44 am | University of Otago
At the end of November the University of Otago hosts New Zealand’s first major conference focused on Disability Studies, Every Body In. The event, which runs from 27 to 30 November, aims to provide a forum for people with diverse life experiences ... More >>
Cantabrians working towards new anti-inflammatory drugs
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 10:13 am | University of Otago
Chlorine bleach is a common item in the household cleaning cupboard. But this very toxic chemical is also produced by white blood cells in our bodies during inflammation in numerous diseases. Now potential new drugs may be targeted against bleach thanks ... More >>
Immunising children may protect whole African villages
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 3:09 pm | University of Otago
Vaccinating young children in Africa against pneumococcus may help protect their entire communities from deadly infections this bacterium can cause, a new study co-authored by a University of Otago researcher suggests. More >>
Killing house dust mites on children’s soft toys
Monday, 17 October 2011, 1:17 pm | University of Otago
Monday 17 October 2011 Killing house dust mites on children’s soft toys Infestations of house dust mites on children’s soft toys can be eradicated by freezing, hot tumble drying or washing with eucalyptus oil and detergent according to new research ... More >>
Otago study questions value of glycemic index
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 10:40 am | University of Otago
Potatoes and other reportedly high-GI foods might not be the dietary villains that recent publicity, books and health-based programmes would claim them to be, a new University of Otago study suggests. More >>
The influence of the internet on suicidal behaviour
Monday, 10 October 2011, 9:39 am | University of Otago
A recent study by the University of Otago, Wellington into internet pro-suicide and support sites indicates that significant improvements need to be made in this area to help prevent suicidal behaviour. More >>
Otago researchers gain major Marsden funding
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 1:14 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers have gained $17.8 million to undertake 26 leading-edge projects in the Marsden Fund annual round announced today. The extremely competitive Marsden Fund is regarded as a hallmark of excellence, allowing New Zealand’s best ... More >>
Otago neuroscientist awarded Distinguished Research Medal
Friday, 30 September 2011, 12:24 pm | University of Otago
An internationally eminent researcher into how the brain controls fertility, Professor Allan Herbison, is this year’s recipient of the University of Otago’s highest research honour, the Distinguished Research Medal. More >>
Cantabrians part of international newborn infection study
Thursday, 29 September 2011, 10:24 am | University of Otago
Researchers from the University of Otago, Christchurch, have been a critical part of a world-wide study into treating newborns with infections, which will potentially save the New Zealand health system $200,000 a year. More >>
