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Ancient DNA breakthrough boosts moa research
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 2:23 pm | University of Otago
In a world first, an international team of researchers, which includes University of Otago archaeologists Chris Jacomb and Richard Walter, has successfully isolated ancient DNA from eggshells of extinct birds. More >>
Teens who shun TV may relate better to peers
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 10:16 am | University of Otago
A new study at the University of Otago has some good news for parents worried that restricting TV viewing might make it more difficult for their children to relate to their friends. More >>
Otago researchers help map aphid genome
Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 2:45 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers are part of an international group that has just published the complete genome of the pea aphid, an achievement which may lead to new weapons in the fight against this major agricultural pest. More >>
Honorary degrees for Michael Cullen, Trevor Scott
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 4:56 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago will confer the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on former Deputy Prime Minister Hon Dr Michael Cullen and prominent Otago businessman and community benefactor Trevor Scott next week. More >>
University of Otago to honour hymn writer
Tuesday, 1 December 2009, 12:19 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago will confer the honorary degree of Doctor of Literature on New Zealand hymn writer Shirley Erena Murray at the Graduation ceremony on 5 December. More >>
Open Letter to the Minister of Education
Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 10:53 am | University of Otago
Minister, we are education academics from the Universities of Otago, Waikato and Auckland who attended the National Standards forum organised by the NZEI last week. More >>
Inaugural NZ internet research conference
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 10:31 am | University of Otago
Tuesday 17 November 2009 Inaugural NZ internet research conference explores digital future What is New Zealand’s internet and digital future? How will New Zealanders of tomorrow access the internet, and what infrastructure do we need to be building ... More >>
University Appoints New Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Friday, 13 November 2009, 10:42 am | University of Otago
A leading marine and freshwater chemist, Professor Hunter will succeed Professor Vernon Squire, who takes up his new role as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International) from 1 February 2010. More >>
NZ's Grim Marine Bycatch Toll Under Spotlight
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 1:03 pm | University of Otago
Leading law, policy and science experts will gather in Wellington next month to tackle the issue of how to reduce the levels of recreational and commercial fishing bycatch that are seriously threatening New Zealand’s marine animal species.“Protecting ... More >>
Increasing drug dose helps to cure gout
Friday, 23 October 2009, 11:09 am | University of Otago
Health researchers at the University of Otago, Christchurch have established that thousands of gout sufferers may have been taking too low a dose of the most commonly used drug to effectively manage or cure this form of arthritis. More >>
Food strategies improve toddlers’ low iron status
Thursday, 15 October 2009, 11:21 am | University of Otago
Toddlers who increase their red meat intake or drink iron-fortified milk can successfully avoid the falling iron levels commonly affecting this age group, according to latest findings from New Zealand’s University of Otago. Study co-principal investigator ... More >>
Otago researchers gain funding for projects
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 11:16 am | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers have gained more than $18m in the latest annual Marsden Fund round for 25 world-class research projects that push the frontiers of knowledge. The Otago projects will be led by researchers from across the University’s ... More >>
Cigarette warning regulations not being followed
Monday, 28 September 2009, 10:17 am | University of Otago
The regulations on health warning images on cigarette packets are not being appropriately followed by tobacco companies. That’s the conclusion of latest research from the University of Otago which involved a study of cigarette pack warnings after these ... More >>
Public ahead of politicians on smoking in cars ban
Friday, 25 September 2009, 12:59 pm | University of Otago
A significant gap exists between concerns of the public about smoking in cars with children and the attitude of some politicians and officials to this health issue according to latest research from the University of Otago, Wellington. The findings ... More >>
Is alcohol protection for the heart exaggerated?
Friday, 25 September 2009, 12:57 pm | University of Otago
In this week’s online New Zealand Medical Journal clinicians raise question marks over the protective effect for the heart of drinking moderate daily amounts of alcohol. More >>
Innovative research for a healthier New Zealand
Monday, 14 September 2009, 2:52 pm | University of Otago
Some of the most innovative health researchers in the country will be showcasing their ground-breaking work at the University of Otago, Wellington on Tuesday 15 September in a special Health Sciences Research Forum; “The Human Hive”. Over 100 health ... More >>
‘Suicide prevention in different cultures’
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 11:32 am | University of Otago
The theme of World Suicide Prevention Day 2009 is ‘Suicide Prevention in Different Cultures’. The day reminds New Zealanders and the international community that suicide is strongly influenced by cultural, religious, legal, historical and philosophical ... More >>
Children's cognitive scores and iodine deficiency
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 4:28 pm | University of Otago
Mild iodine deficiency may prevent children from reaching their full intellectual potential, according to groundbreaking new University of Otago research. In the first study of its kind, Otago researchers have now shown that iodine supplementation to ... More >>
Thoughts colour how we perceive emotions
Thursday, 3 September 2009, 2:21 pm | University of Otago
Believing is seeing: thoughts colour how we perceive emotions Common wisdom has it that ‘seeing is believing’, but latest research suggests that believing is seeing, too – at least when it comes to perceiving other people’s emotions. ... More >>
Traffic Crash Injuries Commonly Misclassified
Monday, 31 August 2009, 11:23 am | University of Otago
New Zealand’s current way of counting injury severity in people hospitalised from traffic crashes has serious flaws and could be replaced by a method yielding more accurate information, according to University of Otago research being presented today. More >>
