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Removing retail displays: the next steps in tobacco control
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 11:43 am | University of Otago
Health researchers collaborating to support a tobacco-free New Zealand under the banner of ASPIRE 2025 are holding an inaugural seminar this week to learn how Australian States have handled the removal of tobacco retail displays, and to consider the next ... More >>
New Otago study focuses on toxic site clean up
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 11:34 am | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers have received a Health Research Council of New Zealand and Ministry of Health partnership research grant to conduct an epidemiological study of the former Fruitgrowers Chemical Company site in Mapua. The project will be conducted ... More >>
Big increase in necrotising fasciitis disease
Tuesday, 27 September 2011, 9:41 am | University of Otago
There has been a significant increase in necrotising fasciitis (NF) or ‘flesh-eating disease’ in New Zealand between 1990 and 2006 according to the first ever nation-wide assessment of the incidence of this disease. More >>
Cannabis – low/moderate risk to public health
Monday, 26 September 2011, 9:33 am | University of Otago
A response to Don Brash’s statement in the media that cannabis is safe and should be legalised More >>
DNA confirms existence of NZ bird thought extinct
Monday, 26 September 2011, 9:26 am | University of Otago
An examination of ancient and modern DNA by the University of Otago has confirmed that the New Zealand storm-petrel, once thought to be extinct, is a bird which continues to fly our southern skies. More >>
Salvation Army and Otago Uni team up
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 1:00 pm | University of Otago
At a time when many New Zealanders are increasingly turning to the Salvation Army for help in their lives, the Army has turned to the University of Otago to ensure their social services are based on the best possible national and international research. More >>
Current issues under microscope in new Public Square series
Monday, 19 September 2011, 4:30 pm | University of Otago
Wondering about the impact of the “Arab Spring”? Worried about shaky international markets? Wanting to know how Christchurch can be re-built and at what cost? You’re not alone. And now New Zealanders will be given the opportunity to pose their questions ... More >>
Study researches birth satisfaction for first time mothers
Friday, 16 September 2011, 2:17 pm | University of Otago
A pilot University of Otago study investigating factors that contribute to birth satisfaction for first time New Zealand mothers has led to a bigger nationwide study examining how birth preparation impacts on birth satisfaction. More >>
University of Otago 2012 Arts Fellowships announced today
Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 4:37 pm | University of Otago
Respected Dunedin poet and novelist Emma Neale will take up the Robert Burns Fellowship; Auckland artist Nick Austin, the Frances Hodgkins Fellowship; and Wellington composer Robbie Ellis will be the new Mozart Fellow. More >>
Lack of trained interpreter use may affect patients
Friday, 9 September 2011, 11:47 am | University of Otago
Two studies by the University of Otago, Wellington, have shown that the use of trained interpreters by doctors and health professionals in New Zealand is inadequate, and needs more funding. More >>
Kiwi males take to grooming products – just not too many
Friday, 9 September 2011, 11:41 am | University of Otago
In a country besotted with its rugby and rural heroes, use of cosmetic grooming products has become widely accepted by young New Zealand males, according to a University of Otago Marketing Department study. More >>
Decision-makers back concept of tobacco-free NZ by 2025
Monday, 5 September 2011, 1:48 pm | University of Otago
Research led by the University of Otago, Wellington shows that senior officials, health practitioners, decision-makers and opinion-leaders support bold new ways of thinking being explored to achieve a tobacco-free New Zealand. More >>
Eating speed linked to weight: Otago research
Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 1:12 pm | University of Otago
Middle-aged women who eat slowly are much less likely to be overweight or obese than those who eat at a faster pace, according to new University of Otago research. In the first nationwide study of its kind anywhere, Department of Human Nutrition researchers ... More >>
Competition combines enlightenment with Entertainment
Friday, 26 August 2011, 1:57 pm | University of Otago
Ever wondered how neurons evolved, why people have always had an urge to travel to Antarctica or whether gastric bypass can help cure diabetes? More >>
Research pair wins Proof of Concept Grant with filling fix
Friday, 26 August 2011, 1:17 pm | University of Otago
Development of silver nanoparticle-based materials for treating dental caries has won two University of Otago researchers the 2011 Otago Innovation Proof of Concept Grant worth $50,000. More >>
University of Otago shines in national and int. rankings
Thursday, 25 August 2011, 12:02 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago has continued to feature as one of the world's leading universities, according to the internationally respected Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities. More >>
Response to “New Atheists” focus of conference
Tuesday, 23 August 2011, 4:31 pm | University of Otago
A conference focusing on how Christians should respond to the strident “New Atheism” movement that has emerged in recent years will be held at the University of Otago early next month. The New Atheists, whose prominent figures include scientist Richard ... More >>
Researchers’ video urges all NZers to act on obesity
Thursday, 18 August 2011, 4:01 pm | University of Otago
A video putting the spotlight on the looming health crisis threatened by our growing obesity epidemic, and how to avert it, is being launched by University of Otago researchers. Commissioned by the University’s Edgar National Centre for Diabetes and Obesity ... More >>
Festival attracts world-renowned science storytellers
Thursday, 18 August 2011, 11:41 am | University of Otago
The point at which science and storytelling meet is being celebrated in the inaugural ScienceTeller Festival held by the University of Otago’s Centre for Science Communication from 15-19 November 2011. More >>
Launch of global childhood pneumonia study
Wednesday, 17 August 2011, 4:35 pm | University of Otago
New data on causes of pneumonia to guide the next generation of pneumonia prevention and treatment More >>
