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Otago joins major international TB study
Friday, 11 June 2010, 1:58 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago’s Centre for International Health is joining a major global trial studying the effectiveness of a new treatment for latent tuberculosis (TB) that could help to eliminate the disease worldwide. More >>
Record health research funding for Otago
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 10:08 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago, Wellington has been granted record funding for health research programmes and projects for the next three to five years by the Health Research Council. The Council is the main funder of health research in New Zealand. The Dean of UOW, ... More >>
Otago health research gains major funding
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 9:49 am | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers have gained $33.35M in funding for 25 world-class research projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of New Zealanders. More >>
China’s Rise: focus of Otago Foreign Policy School
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 1:10 pm | University of Otago
China’s rise and future role on the world stage will go under the spotlight at the University of Otago’s 45th Foreign Policy School later this month. The event gathers together leading national and international China scholars and New Zealand ... More >>
Flu infection can occur during long-haul flights
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 11:00 am | University of Otago
New research by the University of Otago, Wellington confirms that there is a small but measurable risk of contracting pandemic influenza A/H1N1 virus, or swine flu, during long-haul airline flights. More >>
Smoking increases risk of depression
Tuesday, 1 June 2010, 11:09 am | University of Otago
New University of Otago, Christchurch, research published today in the prestigious British Journal of Psychiatry suggests smoking could increase the risk of depression. More >>
Major prostate cancer trial boosted by new funding
Monday, 31 May 2010, 10:29 am | University of Otago
The largest ever clinical trial into new treatments for prostate cancer, which kills about 600 men annually in this country, has received another significant funding grant from the Cancer Society of New Zealand. More >>
New Zealand women targeted by tobacco companies
Friday, 28 May 2010, 11:44 am | University of Otago
Despite the passing of the Smoke-free Environments Act in 1990 restricting advertising and sponsorship of tobacco, tobacco companies are still targeting women with their marketing according to a team of researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington ... More >>
Early cannabis use may affect academic achievement
Friday, 21 May 2010, 9:46 am | University of Otago
A new collaborative study of more than 6000 New Zealanders and Australians found those who used cannabis before the age of 18 ended up with fewer academic qualifications. More >>
Maori Select Committee told of need to end tobacco
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 1:12 pm | University of Otago
Public health researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington have called for a clear Government plan to totally phase-out commercial tobacco sales in New Zealand by 2020. More >>
Otago researchers find “dark shift” bias
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 11:25 am | University of Otago
New University of Otago research has found that people over a range of different skin colours tend to overestimate the darkness of their natural, non-tanned skin. More >>
Decriminalisation of sex industry positive move
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 9:19 am | University of Otago
Decriminalisation of New Zealand’s sex industry has resulted in safer, healthier sex workers, a new book by University of Otago, Christchurch, researcher Gillian Abel shows. More >>
Otago to confer honorary degree on researcher
Friday, 7 May 2010, 11:14 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago will confer the honorary degree of Doctor of Science on one of its most eminent scholars, Emeritus Professor Jim Flynn, at a graduation ceremony tomorrow. More >>
Deep-sea hot vent creatures not so keen on heat
Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 10:06 am | University of Otago
University of Otago scientists are shedding new light on how creatures living around undersea hydrothermal vents can thrive in an environment swirling with dangerously hot and toxic fluids. More >>
Advertising Standards Authority fails children
Wednesday, 28 April 2010, 12:46 pm | University of Otago
Public health researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington have just published a study criticising the New Zealand Advertising Standards Authority’s inadequate regulation of food advertising to children. More >>
Crohn’s disease costly to health system, sufferers
Monday, 26 April 2010, 4:35 pm | University of Otago
Crohn’s disease costs New Zealand more than $58 million annually, according to new research from the University of Otago, Christchurch. More >>
University Establishes New Global Health Professor
Monday, 19 April 2010, 12:40 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago has established a further professorial position to advance research aimed at improving health in under-resourced countries, thanks to a generous gift by a Dunedin couple. More >>
Otago Appoints Leading Academic Surgeon To Chair
Tuesday, 13 April 2010, 12:20 pm | University of Otago
A leading surgeon and researcher, Professor John McCall, has become the first McKenzie Professor of Clinical Science at the University of Otago. More >>
Good home heating cuts school absences
Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 9:49 am | University of Otago
Improving heating in New Zealand homes with children who suffer from asthma has a significant impact on reducing the number of days children are away from school. More >>
New nicotine replacement product offers hope
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 10:45 am | University of Otago
New Zealand smokers have given the thumbs up to two nicotine replacement products which may become more commonly available in this country following research from the University of Otago, Wellington . The new products come in small sachets which ... More >>
