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30 Nov 2022
Wednesday 30 November 2022, Excessive television viewing in childhood is a risk factor for later smoking and gambling disorders
Excessive television viewing as a child can lead to a higher risk of tobacco use...
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29 Nov 2022
Two more prestigious awards for Otago researchers
Two of the University of Otago’s leading researchers have been honoured for thei...
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28 Nov 2022
Otago researchers set to tackle health issues with Career Development Awards
From a global health crisis to Aotearoa’s health inequity – University of Otago...
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23 Nov 2022
Innovative research recognised by industry body
A real passion for innovation has earned Otago Research Fellow Dr Emma Wade an i...
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23 Nov 2022
Two more prestigious awards for Otago researchers
Two of the University of Otago’s leading researchers have been honoured for thei...
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21 Nov 2022
Researcher wants equitable access to improved diabetes treatment
When Dr Alisa Boucsein advocates for better access to “life-changing technology”...
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17 Nov 2022
More good news for leading genetics researcher
It’s been a month to remember for Professor Stephen Robertson, from the Dunedin...
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17 Nov 2022
Power to the princess – study shows speedy way to reduce gender stereotypes
Children’s animated movies often enforce gender stereotypes, but they also hold...
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14 Nov 2022
Students receive funding from the Neurological Foundation
Two Otago students will spend the summer researching neurodegenerative condition...
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08 Nov 2022
Health policy the priority for Rhodes Scholar
Talented Otago medical student Oliver Sutcliffe has been awarded a prestigious R...
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07 Nov 2022
Med Safety Week
It's Med Safety Week. Watch the video to learn what to do if you experience side...
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28 Oct 2022
Recipients of Health Sciences Accelerator Grants 2022
Early and mid-career researchers (EMCR) have received a boost from the Division...