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Depression treatment goes online
Monday, 10 September 2007, 9:55 am | University of Otago
Depression treatment is moving into cyberspace in a large-scale trial by University of Otago’s Injury Prevention Research Unit. More >>
World Suicide Prevention Day: September 10
Monday, 10 September 2007, 9:14 am | University of Otago
The theme of World Suicide Prevention Day this year is 'Suicide Prevention Across the Life Span' to emphasise that suicide occurs across all ages, and that evidence-based strategies need to be adopted internationally that recognise this fact. More >>
PM to open Wellington development
Friday, 7 September 2007, 12:01 am | University of Otago
The Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Helen Clark, will open the University of Otago Wellington’s new development on Tuesday (11 September). The project involved a 1200-square-metre addition and the rebuilding of 2600 square metres on the ground ... More >>
Otago secures major Marsden funding
Thursday, 6 September 2007, 4:25 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers have gained major funding to undertake leading-edge research in the latest Marsden round announced today. More than a quarter of this year’s $44m pool was allocated to Otago researchers to undertake 20 projects. The ... More >>
Otago awards 2007 Distinguished Research Medal
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 9:32 am | University of Otago
Leading marine chemist Professor Keith Hunter is this year’s Distinguished Research Medal recipient – the University of Otago’s highest research honour. Professor Keith Hunter is an internationally-recognised researcher in the field of marine chemistry, ... More >>
Disparities in Death Rates No Longer Widening
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 9:12 am | University of Otago
Research from the University of Otago, Wellington shows that death rates in New Zealand related to ethnic and socio-economic disparities are no longer widening, and may have even narrowed in the periods 1996-99 to 2001-04. This is in contrast to growing ... More >>
Abbey Lodge to become postgraduate centre
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 12:52 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago is planning to establish New Zealand’s first residential college for postgraduate students. The bold move has been made possible by the recent purchase of Abbey Lodge, a hotel complex in the campus area of North Dunedin. The ... More >>
Use of preventive medicines in the elderly
Friday, 10 August 2007, 2:57 pm | University of Otago
Dr Dee Mangin from the University of Otago, Christchurch argues in this week’s British Medical Journal (BMJ) that using preventive medicines in the elderly aimed at reducing the risk of a particular disease may be simply changing the cause of ... More >>
Farmer survey a snapshot of occupational health
Friday, 3 August 2007, 9:38 am | University of Otago
A wide cross-section of New Zealand’s farming community is to be surveyed by University of Otago researchers keen to find out more about ill health and injury in agriculture. More >>
High pressure jobs linked to depression, anxiety
Thursday, 2 August 2007, 9:55 am | University of Otago
New research has shown that work-related stress is a cause of clinical depression and anxiety among young adults. In a study of almost 900 32-year olds, 14 per cent of women and 10 per cent of men experiencing stress at work – and with no prior ... More >>
Otago rewards up-and-coming researchers
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 9:58 am | University of Otago
University of Otago Vice-Chancellor Professor David Skegg has announced this year’s recipients of the Early Career Awards for Distinction in Research. The awards, first introduced in 2004, recognise outstanding research achievements by early career academic ... More >>
Training Mothers Improves Children’s Memory
Friday, 20 July 2007, 4:44 pm | University of Otago
Pre-schoolers’ memory and language skills can be significantly improved if their mothers talk to them in richer ways about past events, according to University of Otago research published today. More >>
Chlorine Bleach Key Weapon vs Bacteria Infections
Friday, 20 July 2007, 9:45 am | University of Otago
Scientists at the University of Otago, Christchurch have discovered that bleach is one of the key factors used by white blood cells to control bacterial infections in the body. Exactly how these foot soldiers of the immune system control and kill ... More >>
University Of Otago Hosts Australian Of The Year
Thursday, 19 July 2007, 3:21 pm | University of Otago
Australian of the Year 2007 Tim Flannery will be giving this year's Patricia Coleman Lecture at the University of Otago in August 2007. More >>
Major funding for Otago research programmes
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 4:12 pm | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers have gained around $8m in funding to pursue two new research programmes, one on quantum technologies, and the other on therapies for age-related brain disorders. More >>
Children’s antipsychotic drug use scrutinised
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 2:30 pm | University of Otago
Children’s antipsychotic drug use scrutinised A world-first nationwide study of children’s treatment with “atypical antipsychotic” drugs is providing new insights into why they are being prescribed and what adverse reactions can result. The Intensive ... More >>
Caesarian Birth Not Linked to Postnatal Depression
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 10:28 am | University of Otago
A systematic review of international studies by the University of Otago, Christchurch has shown that the evidence for a link between giving birth by caesarian section and post-natal depression, is unconvincing. More >>
University adopts Māori Strategic Framework
Thursday, 12 July 2007, 9:17 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago this week adopted its Māori Strategic Framework. More >>
Otago Uni signs agreement with health provider
Tuesday, 3 July 2007, 2:24 pm | University of Otago
The future of an initiative that sees Otago dental students travel to Rotorua each year to provide free care for members of the local Māori community is now secure. More >>
Reduced lung function linked to heart disease
Friday, 29 June 2007, 10:48 am | University of Otago
People who have reduced lung capacity may have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke because they show evidence of systemic inflammation, according to a new University of Otago study. More >>
