Prevalence of chronic kidney disease “alarmingly” high
Source: University of Otago
Chronic kidney disease is “alarmingly” more prevalent among Auckland’s Pacific population than previously thought, new University of Otago research reveals.The study,...
Otago “singing lecturer” composes waiata promoting COVID‑19 vaccinations
Source: University of Otago
A new waiata has been released to encourage all our whānau to get vaccinated, written by a University of Otago, Christchurch,...
Big duck discovery
Source: University of Otago
An artist’s impression of Catriona’s shelduck.One of the richest fossil sites in New Zealand has revealed a new species of large,...
Health Sciences supports drive for Tonga
Source: University of Otago
Mary-Jane Kivalu (Dunedin Tonga Relief Volunteer), Rev Tevita Langi (Falemaama Church), Dr Xaviour Walker (Associate Dean Pacific – Division of Health...
2022’s OUSA Postgraduate Representative keen to address finance, communication issues
Source: University of Otago
Ravneel encourages postgraduate students to speak up when they are experiencing issues.This year’s Postgrad Rep has plans to help postgraduate students...
Members of Microbiology: Meet Dr Cara Adolph
Source: University of Otago
Dr Cara AdolphTimaru-raised Dr Cara Adolph shares her PhD research on Mycobacterium tuberculosis and why she decided to study at the...
Answers for families as researchers identify new rare genetic mutation
Source: University of Otago
University of Otago-led research has identified a new rare genetic mutation which will finally give families around the world answers as...
Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being
Source: University of Otago
Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing, University of Otago research...
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...
‘Really nice vibe’ as staff volunteers pitch in
Source: University of Otago
The usual hum of students socialising and eating in the University Union food court has been replaced with a different kind...
What happened to Māori people’s way of life when the moa went extinct?
Source: University of Otago
An excavation site at Doctors Point is helping to shed light on a little-known part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history.University of...
Prestigious award for Associate Professor Khoon Lim
Source: University of Otago
UOC researcher Associate Professor Khoon Lim, from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, has been awarded the European Society...
