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Ethnic differences in drug and alcohol use in NZ
Monday, 5 November 2007, 8:56 am | University of Otago
Latest analysis from the New Zealand Mental Health Survey by Dr Elisabeth Wells from the University of Otago Christchurch, clarifies ethnic differences in drug and alcohol use and disorder in NZ. More >>
World Cancer Research Fund Report a challenge
Thursday, 1 November 2007, 4:16 pm | University of Otago
The World Cancer Research Fund report on the role of food, nutrition and physical activity on the prevention of cancer provides a timely challenge for the incoming Minister of Health, according to University of Otago Wellington researchers. More >>
Health Promotion and Policy Research Unit launched
Thursday, 1 November 2007, 11:36 am | University of Otago
Nutrition, tobacco control and equity in health will be the focus of New Zealand’s first Health Promotion and Policy Research Unit to be launched on Friday November 2 at the University of Otago, Wellington. More >>
Raising insulation standards long overdue
Tuesday, 30 October 2007, 3:29 pm | University of Otago
The new minimum standards for insulation in the Building Code are a welcome addition to environmental health and energy efficiency, according to University of Otago researcher Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman. More >>
OtagoNational Centre for Peace Studies
Friday, 26 October 2007, 11:06 am | University of Otago
A National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies is to be established at the University of Otago, thanks to the vision of four prominent New Zealanders. The Centre will be officially launched by the Prime Minister in Auckland this evening. More >>
Canterbury Medical Research Foundation grants
Friday, 26 October 2007, 10:54 am | University of Otago
Health researchers at the University of Otago, Christchurch have been awarded nearly $385,000 in project grants by the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation as part of its annual grant round for 2007. More >>
Recreational river users sought for survey
Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 2:53 pm | University of Otago
All of New Zealand’s recreational river users are being called on to take part in a major survey exploring river use and motivation for participation. The survey’s findings are expected to aid future policymaking and planning decisions. More >>
President of Ireland coming to University
Monday, 15 October 2007, 1:39 pm | University of Otago
The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, is to receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at the University of Otago. The degree will be conferred at a special ceremony on Wednesday 31 October. More >>
Driving under influence of cannabis riskier
Wednesday, 10 October 2007, 10:34 am | University of Otago
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch supports current initiatives to introduce drug driving regulations in New Zealand. More >>
Physiotherapy circuit decreases waiting times
Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 10:21 am | University of Otago
A programme of group circuit training classes for neurological outpatients at Christchurch’s Burwood Hospital Brain Injury Unit has earned the innovators a place in the finals of the 2007 New Zealand Health Innovation Awards (HIA). More >>
Commitment to Science Communication
Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 9:49 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago’s new Centre for Science Communication is getting off to a strong start, with the appointment of a second professor in as many months. More >>
Access to mental health in NZ still inadequate
Monday, 1 October 2007, 9:54 am | University of Otago
A survey coordinated by the World Health Organisation shows that New Zealand access to services for mental health is better than in most countries, but is still not adequate. The survey covered 17 countries across all income levels and involved face-to-face ... More >>
Access to mental health services inadequate
Monday, 1 October 2007, 9:06 am | University of Otago
A survey coordinated by the World Health Organisation shows that New Zealand access to services for mental health is better than in most countries, but is still not adequate. The survey covered 17 countries across all income levels and involved face-to-face ... More >>
New Pro-Vice-Chancellor appointed
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 4:31 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago has appointed Professor Majella Franzmann as its next Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities). More >>
Practices inadequate to preserve forensic evidence
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 11:52 am | University of Otago
The second annual New Zealand Computer Crime and Security Survey has revealed New Zealand organisations are ill-equipped to preserve computer forensic evidence. More >>
IT practices inadequate for forensic evidence
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 10:45 am | University of Otago
The second annual New Zealand Computer Crime and Security Survey has revealed New Zealand organisations are ill-equipped to preserve computer forensic evidence. More >>
$2m Fund Establishes Chair in Paediatric Research
Friday, 21 September 2007, 11:22 am | University of Otago
A $1m donation from charity Cure Kids will strengthen the University of Otago’s excellence in paediatric research at its Christchurch campus. Head of the Christchurch Department of Paediatrics Professor Brian Darlow is the first holder of the Cure ... More >>
Claims of Conventional Milk Risks Unjustified
Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:00 am | University of Otago
Professor Keith Woodford, a professor of Agricultural Economics at Lincoln University, has claimed that appreciable health risks – including heart disease and type 1 diabetes – result from consumption of conventional milk supplies which contain ... More >>
Single parent families not a risk factor for child
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 3:46 pm | University of Otago
Latest research from the University of Otago’s Christchurch Health and Development Study shows that the major influences on how a child develops are not related to single parenthood, but rather to how a family functions. More >>
Call For Participants In Alcohol Study
Monday, 17 September 2007, 2:06 pm | University of Otago
A world-first study into the best treatment for people with both alcohol dependence and depression is being launched this month in Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch and Dunedin. This ground-breaking research is being led by the National Addiction ... More >>
