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Otago receives US$100,000 Grand Challenges Exploration Grant
Friday, 29 April 2011, 2:32 pm | 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 . Associate Professor Russell Poulter of the Department of Biochemistry will pursue an innovative global ... More >>
Serious skin infection rates double in children since 1990
Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 10:14 am | University of Otago
Serious skin infection rates in New Zealand children have increased markedly over the last two decades according to new research from the University of Otago, Wellington. More >>
Smoking during pregnancy factor in childhood disorders
Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 9:27 am | University of Otago
Wednesday April 27, 2011 Smoking during pregnancy factor in childhood behavioural disorders New University of Otago, Christchurch, research has identified common factors in the far-reaching childhood behavioural conditions, Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional ... More >>
Higher blood clot risk for newer unsubsidised pill
Friday, 22 April 2011, 11:06 am | University of Otago
New evidence that a combined oral contraceptive pill containing the progestogen hormone drospirenone appears to put women at higher risk of blood clots than older types containing levonorgestrel has just been published by researchers at the University ... More >>
Rural pubs follow smokefree law
Friday, 15 April 2011, 12:50 pm | University of Otago
Rural pubs appear to be following the current smokefree law according to a new study. The research by the University of Otago, Wellington has just been published in the latest issue of the New Zealand Medical Journal. More >>
NZ treasures entrusted to UK museum found on open market
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 11:36 am | University of Otago
In late 2009, Otago University art historian Associate Professor Mark Stocker was innocently asked for advice on a historic bronze statuette of the celebrated founder of Canterbury, John Robert Godley, which was for sale in a London antique shop. More >>
Conservation crisis as historic carved trees die
Friday, 8 April 2011, 11:23 am | University of Otago
The imminent loss of the internationally-acclaimed Moriori-carved trees on the Chatham Islands National Historic Reserve constitutes a “national conservation crisis” which needs urgent attention, says new University of Otago research. In an article ... More >>
Otago strengthens research focus on accounting practise
Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 12:31 pm | University of Otago
The new Professor of Accountancy at the University of Otago School of Business, Professor David Lont, believes the University is in a strong position to significantly bolster its research into the complex world of accounting and company behaviour. More >>
Food insecurity and psychological distress in NZ
Monday, 4 April 2011, 10:34 am | University of Otago
Food insecurity appears to be a growing problem in New Zealand and according to latest research from the University of Otago, Wellington is associated with elevated levels of psychological distress amongst thousands of adults Food insecurity or the lack ... More >>
Quakefest ‘11: Dunedin Hosts Ten Christchurch Bands
Friday, 25 March 2011, 1:16 pm | University of Otago
Following the extensive devastation of Christchurch and in particular the destruction of almost all its music venues local musician Brett Lupton struck upon a plan to hold a festival here in Dunedin for Christchurch bands to perform. More >>
Study finds insiders profit as companies falter
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 10:27 am | University of Otago
Insiders have reaped substantial profits from increased trading of a faltering company’s stock when the firm is renegotiating its debt, according to a study by researchers at the University of Otago and the University of California, Davis. More >>
Medical students lend a hand in earthquake aftermath
Monday, 21 March 2011, 9:34 am | University of Otago
A month after the February 22 quake, Christchurch Hospital staff have taken time to praise medical students from the University of Otago, Christchurch, for their contribution to emergency healthcare. More >>
Earthquake Affected Students Welcome at Otago
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 2:45 pm | University of Otago
Thursday 3 March 2011 Earthquake Affected Students Welcome at Otago The University of Otago has extended its deadline for new enrolments until next Friday, 11 March. This is to allow Canterbury students affected by the earthquake to undertake their ... More >>
New era of healthcare assistance in Otago
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 10:21 am | University of Otago
In a New Zealand first, from this month un-well people will be able to use a new and innovative website giving details of health practitioners from all fields, including alternative therapies, the treatments they offer and their qualifications. More >>
Otago Provides Assistance for Canterbury & Lincoln Students
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 2:13 pm | University of Otago
In the aftermath of last week’s devastating earthquake in Christchurch, the University of Otago is taking a number of measures to support Canterbury and Lincoln University students who have been affected. More >>
Delgirl New EP And Shows
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 12:57 pm | University of Otago
What does Delgirl do when they've got a new EP…? Well they head to Luggate of course! ‘Freaky Pea’, their new EP , was recorded with new band member John Dodd at Albany Street Studios, Dunedin in November 2010. "We had an idea on tour in Februrary 2010, ... More >>
Universities Commercialise Revolutionary Healing Treatment
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 2:40 pm | University of Otago
A ground-breaking gel for healing wounds after sinus surgery has been successfully commercialised in a collaborative deal for the University of Otago. The gel could lead to a reduction in the number of post-operative complications which occur post-surgery. More >>
Universities commercialise revolutionary wound treatment
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 1:06 pm | University of Otago
Tuesday March 1 2011 A ground-breaking gel for healing wounds after sinus surgery has been successfully commercialised in a collaborative deal for the University of Otago. More >>
Christchurch Campus: Earthquake Information
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 5:28 pm | University of Otago
All staff and students in University of Otago Christchurch buildings at the time of the earthquake have left the premises safely. More >>
Maori women have biggest increase in breast cancer rates
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 9:16 am | University of Otago
Maori women have had the highest rates and the largest increase in breast cancer over the last two decades according to new research from the University of Otago, Wellington. The difference between Maori rates, and that of European/Other women, ... More >>
