Artificial intelligence equal to diagnosing prostate cancer, study finds
Source: University of Otago
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are able to diagnose prostate cancer biopsies with the same level of accuracy as specialist uropathologists, and...
Otago study finds children exposed to a brand a minute
Source: University of Otago
Attaching cameras to children has revealed they are exposed to 554 brands a day through marketing, a new study from the...
Kiwi scientists develop method to disinfect PPE for potential reuse in pandemic
Source: University of Otago
In response to a global shortage of PPE early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Yvonne Anderson,...
Nutritional value of huhu grubs assessed for the first time
Source: University of Otago
Huhu grubs have long been prized as a traditional food source and their nutritional value has just been analysed by University...
Call to report bottled water quality results on labels
Source: University of Otago
Bottled water is often perceived as clean and free of contaminants compared to tap water, but University of Otago researchers believe...
Microbe communities discovered under Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf
Source: University of Otago
A University of Otago-led study has found evidence of a diverse community of microbes that thrive in the cold, dark, low-energy...
University of Otago’s Associate Professor Kirsten Coppell
Source: University of Otago
An individualised, rather than universal approach is needed for effective diabetes prevention, a new study has revealed.The University of Otago’s Associate...
Appointments to University of Otago Council
Source: University of Otago
Claire Curran.Education Minister Hon Chris Hipkins has appointed former Cabinet Minister Hon Clare Curran to the University of Otago Council. The...
University to make improvements at two colleges
Source: University of Otago
Arana College buildings.Work on University of Otago residential colleges Arana and Studholme has been approved by last week’s meeting of the...
Discrimination placing LGBTIQ+ people at risk of homelessness
Source: University of Otago
Discrimination in the housing market, as well as structural issues such as poverty, racism and instability, are placing Takatāpui and LGBTIQ+...
Otago graduate aiming to improve Pacific nutrition
Source: University of Otago
Darryl Pupi was able to attend a graduation ceremony at the National University of Samoa.When Darryl Pupi first arrived at Otago...
University farewells Jamie Gilbertson
Source: University of Otago
A familiar image of Jamie Gilbertson on his bike.Jamie Gilbertson is the person the University often turns to when there is...