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Dental students get teeth into oral health degree
Friday, 23 February 2007, 3:43 pm | University of Otago
The state of New Zealanders’ teeth and gums is set for a much needed boost thanks to an innovative new degree at the University of Otago. The first intake of students for the University’s new Bachelor of Oral Health degree was welcomed at a special ... More >>
University Announces TD Scott Chair in Urology
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 4:53 pm | University of Otago
Respected Dunedin businessman Trevor Scott is donating $1m to the University of Otago, partly to increase knowledge about a disease which affected him and is diagnosed in another 580 New Zealanders every year. More >>
NZ's First Chair in International Health
Friday, 2 February 2007, 9:44 am | University of Otago
New Zealand’s contribution to improving people’s health in developing countries will be enhanced by a new professorial Chair in International Health at the University of Otago. More >>
Boost For Successful Interactive Medical Education
Monday, 29 January 2007, 2:13 pm | University of Otago
An interactive medical education computer programme for patients, doctors and students has been given a major boost following an additional $400,000 grant to the University of Otago’s Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences. More >>
Resistin, Obesity And Surviving Heart Attack
Monday, 15 January 2007, 11:05 am | University of Otago
Medical researchers at the Otago University’s Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences have uncovered information which links a protein secreted by body fat with reduced heart function following a heart attack. More >>
Wheezing And Rashes Linked To Toxins At Home
Friday, 15 December 2006, 9:43 am | University of Otago
Endotoxins, produced by the breakdown of bacteria are everywhere. House dust typically contains large quantities of these toxins. For the first time in New Zealand researchers at Otago University’s Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences have found ... More >>
Otago Honours Academic Leader and Govt Advisor
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 11:45 am | University of Otago
Professor Malcolm Grant, CBE, a distinguished law graduate from the University of Otago who is now the President and Provost of University College London, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the University graduation ceremony on Saturday. More >>
Report Shows 2003 Smokefree Law A Major Success
Sunday, 10 December 2006, 1:18 pm | University of Otago
A new report released today by Associate Minister of Health Damien O’Connor, on the second anniversary of the full implementation of the 2003 Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act, confirms the smokefree law has been a great success. More >>
University of Otago commended for changes
Thursday, 7 December 2006, 5:19 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago has been commended by an independent audit team for the collegiality and strength of communication between the University community and senior management. More >>
Otago welcomes government funding boost
Thursday, 7 December 2006, 2:43 pm | University of Otago
The future of world-class medical and dental education in New Zealand has been assisted with today’s announcement of significant additional Government funding for these areas. More >>
Grants for Research Into Arthritis and Depression
Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 1:43 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago’s Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences has received an additional $2.3 million dollars for research into medication used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and the effectiveness of anti-depressants ... More >>
NZ’s clean, green tourism brand put under 'scope
Friday, 1 December 2006, 10:52 am | University of Otago
The future of New Zealand’s clean, green tourism brand is up for debate at two upcoming international conferences being held at the University of Otago. More >>
Otago Establishes NZ Chair in Scottish Studies
Friday, 1 December 2006, 9:58 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago is establishing New Zealand’s first Professorial Chair in Scottish Studies – a move made possible by a generous donation from the Stuart Residence Halls Council. More >>
Otago Announces 2007 Arts Fellowships
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 10:52 am | University of Otago
A Dunedin composer of award-winning soundtracks, a North Island photographer who experiments with Victorian-era techniques, a local writer and an Australian choreographer are the recipients of 2007 Arts Fellowships at the University of Otago. More >>
University Wins Funding for Exporting Education
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 9:45 am | University of Otago
Dr Rob Griffiths from the University of Otago’s Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences has received $105,000 from the Export Education Innovation Programme (EEIP) to develop an innovative distance learning teaching programme for the Middle ... More >>
Smoking in Cars a Health Risk for Children
Friday, 27 October 2006, 10:01 am | University of Otago
New research published in the New Zealand Medical Journal today shows smoking in cars causes extremely high levels of particulate air pollution from fine particulates. It is the first study in New Zealand investigating the effects on air quality of ... More >>
Otago Scientists help decode the Honeybee Genome
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 10:43 am | University of Otago
University of Otago researchers have played an important role in a large international effort to unravel the genetic code of the humble honeybee, becoming the first New Zealand scientists to contribute to a published animal genome. More >>
Leading Heart Researchers Plan National Group
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 5:40 pm | University of Otago
Leading scientists and clinicians engaged in cardiac research in NZ are gathering in Christchurch on Wednesday October 18 to discuss the setting up of a national collaborative heart research group. The all day seminar involving 45 researchers is at The Chateau ... More >>
Study shows retailers in breach of legislation
Monday, 16 October 2006, 10:14 am | University of Otago
A recent NZ survey shows that most stores and retail outlets sell tobacco in breach of current cigarette display regulations. This breach was worst in areas with a higher proportion of children. More >>
Improving treatment for people with addiction's
Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 5:03 pm | University of Otago
'Improving treatment for people with addiction problems in Aotearoa New Zealand'. University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine & Health Sciences More >>
