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Female salmon fussy over males
Friday, 15 August 2008, 3:38 pm | University of Otago
When salmon spawn, the sperm of competing males are in an all-or-nothing race to be the first to reach and fertilise the eggs. New findings by a University of Otago researcher now show that, surprisingly, female salmon can influence the race results ... More >>
University announces new Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Thursday, 14 August 2008, 10:47 am | University of Otago
The next Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Enterprise) at the University of Otago will be Professor Harlene Hayne. More >>
Sun protection for outdoor workers
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 2:17 pm | University of Otago
Maximising outdoor workers’ sun safety requires a workplace-level approach rather than individual-based one, according to University of Otago researchers. More >>
Health impacts of winter air pollution
Monday, 11 August 2008, 10:31 am | University of Otago
Serious air pollution in Christchurch, mainly from wood smoke, does have an impact on the respiratory health of young people, but the immediate effect is not major according to new research by the University of Otago, Christchurch. More >>
TB associated with household crowding in NZ
Sunday, 10 August 2008, 12:00 am | University of Otago
Research using census data and notified tuberculosis (TB) cases over a five year period shows that the risk of this disease is significantly associated with household crowding in New Zealand. More >>
Thick melanomas: the problem continues
Friday, 8 August 2008, 9:43 am | University of Otago
The incidence of the most dangerous kind of skin cancer, thick melanoma, is still not decreasing in New Zealand nearly 15 years after early detection strategies were introduced to educate the public. More >>
Infant wheezing not clearly linked to antibiotics
Friday, 1 August 2008, 10:15 am | University of Otago
Children who are given antibiotics in their first three months often wheeze by 15 months of age, but latest research from the University of Otago, Wellington shows the wheezing is probably more due to chest infections than to the use of antibiotics. More >>
University appoints new Professor of Marketing
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 11:34 am | University of Otago
Professor Janet Hoek has been appointed to a Chair in Marketing at the University of Otago. Professor Hoek is currently a Professor of Marketing at Massey University. She has a MA (Distinction) in early medieval literature from Massey University and ... More >>
Otago A Sun Microsystems Centre of Excellence
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 11:41 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago has achieved a coup by becoming the first university outside of the United States to be selected as a Sun Microsystems OpenSPARC Centre of Excellence. More >>
Are SUVs Dangerous Vehicles?
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 9:25 am | University of Otago
The answer to this question when linked to NZ injury-related accidents is a qualified “no” according to University of Otago Wellington research published in the international journal Accident Analysis and Prevention. More >>
University launches Otago Choice
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 9:58 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago is launching a fun and innovative Internet-based software program to help people decide on their best course of undergraduate study. More >>
Media workers homicides increase due to Iraq wa
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 12:15 am | University of Otago
In many countries, media workers such as journalists, camera/sound operators and translators are being killed due to their jobs, according to just published research by the University of Otago, Wellington. More >>
Otago honours Maori health leader
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 11:19 am | University of Otago
Distinguished Māori academic and mental health leader Professor Mason Durie will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Otago at its August graduation ceremony. Professor Durie graduated from the University with the degrees of MB, ChB ... More >>
Anxiety and depression linked to obesity
Tuesday, 1 July 2008, 10:07 am | University of Otago
Mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression are associated with obesity according to a new study from the University of Otago, Wellington. The research involving nearly 13,000 New Zealanders shows there are associations between obesity and some ... More >>
Certificate in Professional Program Development
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 1:42 pm | University of Otago
The Grant Institute: Certificate in Professional Program Development and Grant Communication will be held at the University of Otago - Auckland Centre, July 28 - August 1, 2008. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate students ... More >>
Heart research wins major funding boost
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 10:03 am | University of Otago
Heart research at the University of Otago, Christchurch has received major funding in this year’s Health Research Council round with $2.35 million being granted over the next three years. More >>
Otago brings teaching, learning to iTunes
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 10:34 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago today launches Otago on iTunes U, making it the first New Zealand university to deliver free education content through the iTunes Store. More >>
Socio-economic differences in smoking patterns
Friday, 30 May 2008, 9:32 am | University of Otago
Smokers in poorer suburbs smoke their cigarettes closer to the butt. This is the conclusion of a recently published study by the University of Otago, Wellington which looked at the smoking patterns in Wellington suburbs with different socio-economic ... More >>
University announces Professor of Accountancy
Friday, 23 May 2008, 10:55 am | University of Otago
Leading researcher Roger Willett has been appointed as a Professor of Accountancy, in the School of Business. Professor Willett has returned to the University’s Department of Accountancy and Business Law after 10 years overseas. More >>
New Professor of Māori Studies announced
Monday, 19 May 2008, 11:16 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago has appointed Dr Paul Tapsell to its Chair in Māori Studies. Dr Tapsell will also be the Dean of Te Tumu, the School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies. More >>
