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Art meets Science at Computer Graphics Conference
Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 3:18 pm | University of Otago
A major international gathering focusing on the latest advances in computer graphics, interactive media, animation and visual effects is to be held at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand later this year. More >>
Young Gays At Increased Risk
Monday, 1 August 2005, 11:57 am | University of Otago
Research by Otago University’s Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences suggests that young people with a predominently homosexual orientation have significantly greater risk of developing mental health problems than their heterosexual counterparts. More >>
Leading Health Academic Appointed To Senior Post
Friday, 29 July 2005, 9:36 am | University of Otago
Professor Don Roberton, one of the leading health science academics in Australia, will be the University of Otago’s next Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Health Sciences. He will take up this position in February 2006. More >>
Child death rates analysed
Friday, 15 July 2005, 10:43 am | University of Otago
A just published University of Otago study shows New Zealand’s childhood mortality rate has dropped, but differences in mortality rates between income groups remain. More >>
Junk food heavily advertised near high schools
Friday, 15 July 2005, 9:46 am | University of Otago
Ads for unhealthy foods high in fat, salt or sugar make up over two-thirds of all outdoor food advertising in areas around secondary schools and may be contributing to New Zealand’s obesity epidemic, according to a preliminary study to appear tomorrow ... More >>
Gamblers Share Profiles of Substance Abusers
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 10:13 am | University of Otago
Young adults with problem gambling behaviour have personality profiles strikingly similar to the profiles of those with alcohol, marijuana and nicotine-associated addictive disorders, according to a new research arising from the University of Otago’s ... More >>
Too much TV in childhood is bad for education
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 8:51 am | University of Otago
No matter what your intelligence or social background, watching a lot of television during childhood means you are a lot less likely to have a degree by your mid-twenties, according to new University of Otago research. More >>
Rheumatoid arthritis gene link proven
Monday, 4 July 2005, 4:30 pm | University of Otago
The gene PTPN22 has been confirmed as one of the factors that cause rheumatoid arthritis by University of Otago researchers. More >>
Int. Award for Young University of Otago Scientist
Thursday, 30 June 2005, 9:52 am | University of Otago
A University of Otago Department of Physics PhD student, Robert McCormick, has won a prestigious Young Scientist Award from the International Union of Radio Scientists (URSI). More >>
Eminent Theologian to deliver Hocken Lecture
Monday, 27 June 2005, 11:28 am | University of Otago
Eminent theologian and Emeritus Professor, the Rev Lloyd Geering from Victoria University will be delivering this year’s annual Hocken Lecture entitled God in 20th Century New Zealand: a personal perspective, on Tuesday, July 12. More >>
Top young race and rally drivers put through paces
Thursday, 23 June 2005, 4:46 pm | University of Otago
23 June 2005 Elite Academy puts top young race and rally drivers through their paces More >>
Research Dean appointed for Division of Sciences
Thursday, 23 June 2005, 4:31 pm | University of Otago
Dr Gary Wilson of the Geology Department has been appointed Associate Dean of Research for the Division of Sciences. More >>
Otago Innovation companies help winning scientist
Thursday, 23 June 2005, 10:01 am | University of Otago
Sitting behind Jessica North’s win in the MacDiarmid Young Scientist of the Year award last night are two young Otago companies based at Otago University’s Centre for Innovation. More >>
Professor of Economics appointed
Tuesday, 14 June 2005, 2:11 pm | University of Otago
Professor Ian King has been appointed to a Chair in Economics in the University of Otago’s School of Business. More >>
University appoints Communications Director
Monday, 13 June 2005, 2:25 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago has announced the appointment of Graham Ford to its position of Director of Marketing and Communications. Mr Ford will replace Phil McKenzie who is taking up a position in Australia. More >>
Spanish Universities say “Sí” to Otago
Friday, 10 June 2005, 2:46 pm | University of Otago
Five Spanish universities are joining with the University of Otago in a range of exchange opportunities between the two countries. More >>
New University Librarian appointed
Tuesday, 7 June 2005, 12:18 am | University of Otago
A highly experienced and respected librarian has been appointed to the position of University Librarian at the University of Otago. More >>
Mental health problems in Maori attending GPs
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 12:35 am | University of Otago
Anxiety disorders, depression and substance use disorders are all more common among Maori than non- Maori patients who are attending their GP, a study by University of Otago researchers has revealed. More >>
Impact of emerging coms technologies examined
Monday, 30 May 2005, 11:08 am | University of Otago
Is the printed book obsolete? Almost certainly not, says Professor David Thorburn, a United States expert on new media and Professor of Literature and Comparative Media at MIT, who is currently visiting the University of Otago. More >>
Solving New Zealand’s Business Problems
Friday, 27 May 2005, 4:14 pm | University of Otago
The might of the best student business minds will be put to the test at the regional heat of the New Zealand Case Competition this weekend at the University of Otago’s School of Business. More >>
