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Dr Maia Tipene

16 Apr 2025

Joy and fulfilment in helping people and community


Recognised for her role supporting others during Cyclone Gabrielle, community remains at the heart of Dr Maia Tipene’s m...

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10 Apr 2025

Fulbright fellow focuses on underserved populations


We catch up with medical alumna Dr Sainimere Boladuadua who was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Science and Innovation G...

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31 Mar 2025

Visiting Fulbright scholar a fan of NZ way of life


Friendly people and a more relaxed pace of life are a winning combination for visiting United States Fulbright Graduate...

Associate Professor Aniruddha Chatterjee says supervising tauira and seeing them succeed is hugely rewarding.

19 Mar 2025

DSM supervisor’s top-notch skills recognised


A Dunedin School of Medicine researcher has been recognised internationally for his sterling supervision of postgraduate...

Sport-related subjects at Otago has been ranked 11th in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

13 Mar 2025

Otago success in QS World Rankings


The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is home to New Zealand’s highest ranked subject area in the latest QS Wor...

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10 Mar 2025

Digital health education – focusing on the future


With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advances, there’s never been a better time to focu...

From left: Otago Medical School staff stalwarts Philip Tilson, Jillian Tourelle, Anne-Marie Patterson and Jacqui Bradshaw reflect on their years working at the School.

05 Mar 2025

Professional staff the backbone of Medical School


They’re knowledgeable, experienced and unflappable. And what they don’t know about the Otago Medical School (OMS) probab...

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28 Feb 2025

Med student on the fast track


Third-year Otago medical student Annise Boothroyd loves a challenge.

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27 Feb 2025

Researchers call for end to futile CPR


To reduce unnecessary harm, staff in aged residential care facilities should not be forced to provide chest compressions...

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18 Feb 2025

Change can foster innovation says new OMS Dean


People shouldn’t be scared of change as it can create great opportunities, says new Otago Medical School Dean Professor...

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16 Jan 2025

HRC funding to help tackle diabetes ‘massive inequity’


The demand for recently-funded diabetes technology is likely to skyrocket by up to 400 per cent in coming years, but the...

Nine members of the Otago University Rowing Club (OURC) were thrilled to compete in the Olympic Legacy Regatta in Japan recently. From left: Hannah Wylie, Jack Pearson, Messina Su’a, Cody Johnson, Olivia Studholme, Fynn Alison, Madison Neale, Sam Barnett and Ella Hansen.

02 Jan 2025

Language no barrier for Otago rowers in Japan


Rowing was the universal language for nine Otago tauira when they competed in an Olympic Legacy Regatta in Japan recentl...

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