Remembering (and forgetting) the 1981 Springbok tour
Source: University of Otago
The narrative of the 1981 Springbok tour continues to reflect New Zealand’s anti-apartheid views, but in fact protestors treated it more...
Sea ice history sheds light on future climate change impact on Antarctic plankton
Source: University of Otago
Sea ice breaks out in McMurdo Sound, letting in the light that allows microscopic algae to flourish in the surface ocean....
More innovative measures needed to achieve smokefree goal – study
Source: University of Otago
New Zealand needs more innovative stop-smoking measures if it is to achieve its 2025 smoke-free goal, a University of Otago study...
Tourism Professor Hazel Tucker receives acclaimed AKO Tertiary Teaching Award
Source: University of Otago
Professor Hazel Tucker teaching.Tourism Professor Hazel Tucker recently received the AKO Tertiary Teaching Award for Sustained Excellence*.A well-deserved commendation according to...
Otago researchers secure significant Endeavour funding
Source: University of Otago
Understanding the future of fjords and their ability to soak up carbon is one of nine University of Otago scientific research...
The secret to teaching is fun
Source: University of Otago
Dr Latika SamaliaDr Latika Samalia, of the Department of Anatomy, is one of four University of Otago staff named as New...
Physiotherapy’s vital role in treating long COVID
Source: University of Otago
As more about the effects of long COVID is learnt, it is apparent that cardio-respiratory physiotherapists have an essential role in...
Avatars may help elicit embarrassing information
Source: University of Otago
People would rather give information to other people, although an anonymous avatar might be preferred if the information being shared is...
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,...
Should NZ limit heading in youth football?
Source: University of Otago
New Zealand should introduce guidelines to limit youth heading in football similar to those introduced internationally, a University of Otago researcher...
Lockdown “fear” and money worries saw patients miss vital medications – study
Source: University of Otago
The swift move to electronic prescribing during the early months of the first COVID‑19 pandemic saw a number of general practices...
A call for New Zealanders – reach out to protect the health of the...
Source: University of Otago
A University of Otago geriatrician and researcher is calling on neighbours and extended family to reach out to support older New...
