Otago researchers receive more than $13m in Health Research Council funding
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Investigating the impact of diabetes on access to cancer services, improving the health of Māori affected by psychosis, and a new...
Study strengthens argument postpartum depression different to major depression
Source: University of Otago
Women with postpartum depression experience smell differently to other women, a University of Otago study has found.Dr Mei Peng.Lead author Dr...
How a rite of passage survives a pandemic
Source: University of Otago
Earlier this month seven Otago students set off on their exchange to Australian universities and 25 exchange students from Australia arrived...
Research ‘final nail in the coffin’ of Paranthropus as hard object feeders
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New research from the University of Otago debunks a long-held belief about our ancestors’ eating habits.Dr Ian Towle.For more than 60...
Influential Chemistry researcher awarded University’s top honour
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Professor Keith Gordon is the winner of the University of Otago’s Distinguished Research Medal for 2021.Chemistry Professor Keith Gordon’s youthful interest...
Journey from smoking to vaping variable – Otago academics
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Persistence may be the key when quitting smoking using an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS), commonly known as vaping, a University...
Fully renewable energy feasible for Samoa – Otago study
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The future of Samoa’s electricity system could go green, a University of Otago study has shown.Pacific Island nations are particularly susceptible...
Finalists five times
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The finalist project (from top, right) The Eccles building (front), the Faculty of Dentistry’s refurbished Walsh Building (front) and the new...
Kaupapa Māori at the heart of new cancer screening research
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Dr Stephen InnsA University of Otago researcher is using a kaupapa Māori approach to break down barriers surrounding access to gastric...
“Backpacking” hedgehogs take permanent staycation
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A hedgehog with a GPS tag attached.New University of Otago research has been examining how alpine-based hedgehogs hibernate from a different...
Winners of the 90-second Science film competition announced
Source: University of Otago
Dr Gianna Savoie (Centre for Science Communication) with the five finalists from left to right: William Bowden (Highly Commended award), Devi...
“I want to champion change for Māori health”
Source: University of Otago
Carlton Irving’s career began as an Intensive Care Paramedic and has led him down the path to becoming a doctor.Ko Mātiti...
