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27 Jun 2024
Poutoko Taiea appointments recognise impactful contributions
Six Otago academics have been honoured for their significant research impact and...
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27 Mar 2024
New trial for treatment-resistant depression
Researchers at the University of Otago are recruiting for a novel trial, combini...
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30 Aug 2023
CMRF Project Grant success for four University of Otago, Christchurch researchers
A simple blood test to replace the need for colonoscopies in children with infla...
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18 Aug 2023
Medical student investigates rheumatic fever threat in Canterbury
Christchurch-based Samoan medical student Taliah Su'a understands the harsh real...
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31 Jul 2023
University of Otago, Christchurch celebrates its very own Matariki “stars”
The weather outside may have been uninspiring but it was all warmth and aroha in...
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04 Jul 2023
Matariki a time to remember those who have gone before
Aotearoa has become a “death denying country” and Matariki is the perfect time t...
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17 Mar 2023
Research professor by day, citizen astronomer by night
A University of Otago, Christchurch academic and citizen scientist has contribut...
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01 Jan 2023
Kaupapa Māori and governance for CHI
A new kaupapa Māori research group has been established within the Christchurch...
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01 Jan 2023
Summer Studentship project enhances cultural awareness
Elishia Mako (Ngāi Tahu, Tūhoe, Tainui) is putting the CHI team through their pa...
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29 Sep 2022
Off-Campus: Peering into deep space
Off-Campus: Peering into deep space
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03 Feb 2022
Professor Vicky Cameron – Chasing Genes and Climbing Mountains
Professor Vicky Cameron has devoted her distinguished University of Otago career...
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10 Dec 2021
Christchurch medical graduand juggles study and motherhood
Malisa Mulholland is too modest to call herself a trailblazer but the final stag...