Latest University of Otago News

Pacific women call for better cancer education and culturally responsive care
Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next
Study debunks misleading women’s exercise advice
Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services
New wave of research projects for coastal Aotearoa
Tampons tested for hormone disrupting chemicals
Otago continues strong education performance
Movement breaks reduce health risks
Social media affects teen dental confidence – study
Michael Laws To Stand For NZ First
Enriching Conversations With Toddlers
Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced
Substantial rise in antinausea medicine use during pregnancy – study shows
Call for inclusive approach to smart mouthguard data
Medical museums often display infant remains – how they were acquired was frequently harrowing and involved eugenic thinking
Research reveals rapid evolution of whitebait
Young New Zealanders waiting too long for bowel cancer diagnosis – study
Relationship property law needs urgent reform – researchers
Surprising effect of common drug found
Craving something for dinner? Your mind may be ‘tasting’ food before you eat it
Otago retains top 200 ranking
Learning new skills using lights and rewards – Otago study
Heart research gets a boost with HRC funding
Shining a light on whānau cancer journeys
Hunger impacts eating decisions – Otago study
Kaupapa Māori-led approach needed for eating disorders – study
Studies expose hidden toll of trauma recovery in NZ
Chronic illness linked to hardship – study
Finding the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Blood biomarkers could detect earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease – and slow its progression
Latest HIV Figures Released
Mothers bear brunt of food insecurity – study shows
Rare Honorary Doctor of Music for opera singer
Dunedin Study completes midlife assessment
Tuning Into Dolphins
New Zealand’s monetary sovereignty under threat in digital era
Costly school uniforms a barrier to education for some Kiwi kids
Board appointed to protect property rights
Trial for novel depression treatment
Plant-based diets identified for early Māori
Physiotherapist turnover intention threatening patient care
Almost 200,000 New Zealanders are now living with long COVID – where is the government plan?
Could NZ’s next Christchurch Call be a push for fairer, safer AI?
Research questions legitimacy of promoting harmful products
Gold for cash and an inflamed rash?
A high-risk bird flu strain is circling the globe. How prepared is NZ?
Significant rise in sepsis cases, research finds
LNG vs pumped hydro: will NZ choose to import risk or build cleaner resilience?