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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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22 Mar 2024
Otago academics propose resuscitation strategy for doctor shortage
Aotearoa New Zealand’s doctor shortage needs urgent attention, and a group of Un...
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20 Oct 2023
Paid parental leave helps protect the mental health of new mothers
Becoming a parent is a major life event, but while exciting, it carries a proven...
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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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25 Aug 2023
Ketamine may help treat depression but use should not become widespread
OPINION: Ketamine can be used to manage treatment-resistant depression but resea...
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25 Aug 2023
Ketamine may help treat depression but use should not become widespread – editorial
Ketamine can be used to manage treatment-resistant depression but researchers wa...
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04 Jul 2023
HRC grants $51 million to Otago researchers
Otago researchers have received a significant $51 million funding boost from the...
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04 Apr 2023
March 15 Symposium – the psychological impacts of the Christchurch terrorist attacks
Preliminary findings from The March 15 Project were presented in a recent day-lo...
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20 Dec 2022
New Zealanders still not making enough effort to be “sun safe” – study
Sunscreen alone is not enough, University of Otago researchers are reminding peo...
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20 Sep 2022
Success for University of Otago, Christchurch, Researchers with CMRF Major Project Grant
Five research staff from the University of Otago. Christchurch have been awarded...
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14 Jul 2022
Virtual Reality App trial shown to reduce common phobias
Results from a University of Otago, Christchurch trial suggest fresh hope for th...