Six new staff at College of Education
Source: University of Otago
From a school in Moscow to local classrooms, six recently appointed College of Education staff bring a wealth of education-sector knowledge...
No cause for alarm about graduate students’ mental health
Source: University of Otago
Talk of a graduate student mental health crisis is abundant in academic and popular media, but a University of Otago study...
Strong female characters
Source: University of Otago
Jess Clarke and Bethany Cook are looking forward to performing in the musical about Kate Sheppard.What do you get when you...
World-first finding offers hope for psychosis sufferers
Source: University of Otago
University of Otago scientists have opened the door to improved treatment of brain dysfunction which causes psychosis.Dr Ryan Ward.Dr Ryan Ward,...
International students affected by COVID-19 restrictions return
Source: University of Otago
Tina Li and Chauncey Leu have recently returned to Otago from China to complete their studies.As the country went into nationwide...
Cataract surgery top target for reducing emissions in health care
Source: University of Otago
When it comes to reducing the country’s carbon emissions, most of us will be looking to the energy and transport sectors,...
Otago-led study calls for change to Building Code
Source: University of Otago
Changing the Building Code to enforce construction of highly energy-efficient housing could help New Zealand reach its 100 per cent renewable...
University of Otago 20Twenties Young Alumni Awards announced
Source: University of Otago
Top from left: Arina Aizal, Calum Rickard, Diana Shaul, Chand Namrata and Emma Jefferies. Bottom from right: Hamid Zawari, Breen Cowie,...
Researcher’s new book brings hope to conservation issues
Source: University of Otago
An Otago researcher is breaking the “doom and gloom” narrative of sustainability issues, bringing conservation stories from across the globe to...
A marathon year for Wellington PhD public health grad
Source: University of Otago
Caroline FyfeWhile most people might feel like they deserved a break after completing their PhD, Caroline Fyfe, who graduates in absentia...
Lack of support for women who have early miscarriages, study finds
Source: University of Otago
Women are not being offered the mental health support they need after experiencing a miscarriage in the first trimester of pregnancy,...
Alcohol Dependence Significantly Increases Suicide Risk – Otago Study
Source: University of Otago
There are calls for changes to New Zealand’s national suicide prevention strategy in light of new research linking harmful drinking to...