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News from the University of Otago, Christchurch

21 Nov 2024

Otago Medical School turning 150


The past, present and future of Aotearoa New Zealand’s first medical school will...

20 Nov 2024

Funding win for cancer drug researchers


Professor Mark Hampton from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has won this...

18 Nov 2024

Two UOC Researchers chosen for first James Smedley Fellowship


Two senior research staff at the University of Otago, Christchurch, have been se...

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07 Nov 2024

Major Marsden Fund grants awarded to UOC researchers


Four University of Otago Christchurch, Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka Ōtautahi researchers...

Professor Elaine Reese and Dr Amanda Clifford (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha), of the Department of Psychology, are thrilled their project Kia Tīmata Pai (Best Start study) has received $3 million from Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden, the Marsden Fund. The study aims to measure the later impact of enriched oral language – in English and te reo Māori – and self-regulation programmes in early learning settings.

07 Nov 2024

Funding for healthy start to school study


An early childhood programme designed to set children up for academic achievemen...

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01 Nov 2024

Supervisor of the Year 2024


Dr Jeff Foote, of the Department of Management, has won the Otago University Stu...

31 Oct 2024

Sweet Louise 'Breastfast' brings students and staff together


Pink was the order of the day – along with eggs on toast and muesli – when UOC s...

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30 Oct 2024

Significant mental health burden for Mosque attack survivors - study


A new University of Otago, Christchurch, study of participants from the Christch...

21 Oct 2024

Funding to protect world-leading longitudinal studies


Two prominent University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka birth cohort studies ha...

18 Oct 2024

Pandemic preparedness and response: are we better off than pre-COVID?


Two articles by University of Otago, Christchurch, researchers in this week’s Ne...

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17 Oct 2024

Suicide more likely to involve acute alcohol use among Māori and Pacific women - research


A new University of Otago, Christchurch, study has raised calls for more targete...

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11 Oct 2024

Early Career Research Awardees making an impact


Though each of them has a very different area of expertise, the winners of the 2...

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