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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...

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07 Aug 2024

Project hopes to shift Pacific ideas on food


Making positive shifts today to improve the nutrition of Pacific communities in...

The University's Poutoko Taiea, Distinguished Chairs, 2025, with Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Helen Nicholson are (from left) Professor Tony Ballantyne, Professor Christina Hulbe, Professor Cliff Abraham, and Professor Peter Dearden.

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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