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All Black brand will win regardless of Cup outcome
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 3:20 pm | University of Otago
More than just the players are competing at this year’s Rugby World Cup according to an Associate Professor at the University of Otago's School of Physical Education. More >>
New Light Shed On Serious Abnormalities In Babies
Monday, 13 October 2003, 11:55 am | University of Otago
Every year in NZ, at least 15 babies are born with a serious and life threatening congenital abnormality called oesophageal atresia. Babies with this condition have part of their gullet (oesophagus) missing, and the lower end of the gullet has an ... More >>
Return Of First N.Z. Liver/Bowel Transplant
Friday, 3 October 2003, 9:46 am | University of Otago
The first New Zealander to have a transplant of the liver and small bowel has just returned from life-saving surgery in Toronto. Thirty-two year old Scott Large faced a bleak future before his double transplant , but is now looking forward to getting ... More >>
What Prevents Self-Harm?
Thursday, 2 October 2003, 11:24 am | University of Otago
Suicide, the leading cause of injury-related death in young adults in their early 20’s, is now claiming the lives of similar numbers in the 25 to 34 year old age group in New Zealand. More >>
Prize Winning Unit Plays A Key Role In Research
Tuesday, 23 September 2003, 10:10 am | University of Otago
Professor Tim Buckenham and Professor Justin Roake from the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences have taken the top prize in this year’s Quality Health NZ Awards. More >>
Mum’s Initiative To Fight Fatty Fast Foods
Thursday, 18 September 2003, 12:12 am | University of Otago
A concerned New Zealand mum’s initiative to create a nutritious and convenient styled home cooked meal for kids, as an alternative to fast foods has gained the support of one of New Zealand’s leading experts in obesity. More >>
Two years on from September 11
Wednesday, 10 September 2003, 12:21 am | University of Otago
The repercussions from September 11 have dramatically changed the US’s approach to foreign policy to an “almost revolutionary” level, according to a senior lecturer in Political Studies at the University of Otago. More >>
Otago Takes Precautions To Control Meningococcal C
Monday, 25 August 2003, 4:10 pm | University of Otago
Staff and student residents at Cumberland Hall at the University of Otago will be offered both antibiotics and vaccinations today in a precautionary step to prevent an outbreak of group C meningococcal disease. More >>
New Research Facility At Otago Launched
Friday, 2 May 2003, 3:03 pm | University of Otago
A new $600,000 palaeomagnetic research facility - the only one of its type in the Southern hemisphere - was launched by Science Minister and Dunedin North MP, Pete Hodgson at the University of Otago today. More >>
School Staff Want Total Ban On Smoking
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 2:54 pm | University of Otago
Secondary school staff strongly support proposed legislation that would make all school grounds and buildings smoke-free, a University of Otago survey has found. Without that legislation, researchers say, mixed messages on smoking will continue ... More >>
Otago To Increase Number Of Hall Beds For 2004
Wednesday, 9 April 2003, 5:36 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago will add an extra 100 rooms through extending a Hall of Residence as part of efforts to address an accommodation shortfall resulting from its increasing attractiveness as a destination for university education, announced Vice-Chancellor ... More >>
Big Boost For Premature Baby Research
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 2:45 pm | University of Otago
The Free Radical Research Group at the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences has won a major half million dollar grant as part of a new Centre of Research Excellence award. More >>
Anti-Bridge Group to Fight "Corporate Madness"
Monday, 18 November 2002, 9:38 am | University of Otago
Long time anti-bridge campaigners Kyle Matthews and Mark Baxter today announced that they would be forming a group 'Books not Bridges' to oppose the University's ongoing attempts to build a bridge across the Leith. More >>
Million Dollar Boost For Parkinson’s Diseases
Thursday, 14 November 2002, 10:57 am | University of Otago
The Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, and the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) are to establish a Professorial Chair for the research and treatment of patients with Parkinson’s Diseases in Christchurch. ... More >>
NZ Business School Joins International Elite
Monday, 11 November 2002, 8:49 am | University of Otago
The University of Otago School of Business has been accepted into an elite international consortium of business schools, representing the highest degree of excellence in business administration and management education. More >>
Treating Pneumonia In The Home. Does It Work?
Friday, 1 November 2002, 11:51 am | University of Otago
Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Otago University and the Pegasus Health IPA together with the Canterbury District Health Board have embarked on a landmark New Zealand study to evaluate the treatment of milder forms of pneumonia ... More >>
Drugs and Breast Milk Research Released
Wednesday, 9 October 2002, 9:06 am | University of Otago
The Department of Clinical Pharmacology at Otago University’s Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Christchurch Hospital has released its latest research into drugs and breast milk. The Department has a long-standing interest ... More >>
Otago Research Reveals NZ Organic Sales Skyrocket
Friday, 28 June 2002, 9:42 am | University of Otago
Otago Research Reveals NZ Organic Sales Skyrocketing Supermarkets big winners while traditional retailers miss out More >>
Zoology Student To Compete In Top Adventure Race
Tuesday, 18 June 2002, 2:38 pm | University of Otago
Otago students are well known for their keen pursuit of outdoor activities. But tackling a 24-hour a day, five to 10 day, 644 kilometre race at altitudes up to 4,000 metres? That's taking it to the limit. More >>
Madama Butterfly To Showcase Otago Graduates
Tuesday, 11 June 2002, 5:24 pm | University of Otago
The University of Otago is to stage a major production of Madama Butterfly featuring an all-star cast that consists overwhelmingly of graduates who are internationally recognised opera performers. The production, set for August 2003, has just received ... More >>
