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09 Apr 2025
Whānau at the forefront for researchers
Whānau is at the heart of cancer research projects set to be undertaken by three Otago scholarship recipients.
09 Apr 2025
App makes playground selection a walk in the park
Just in time for the school holidays, a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka academic has released a web app to he...
26 Mar 2025
New Zealand-Germany collaboration will boost studies into obesity
Dr Aline Boer is one of several early career New Zealand researchers about to head to Germany to work on a collaborative...
20 Mar 2025
First-ever community oral cancer screenings
A University of Otago dental team has taken their skills to the people, conducting more than 100 oral cancer screenings...
18 Mar 2025
Science showcase Samoa bound
An Otago academic is heading to Samoa to share a showcase about the science of medicines with communities.
13 Mar 2025
Pharmacy clinic meets street festival
Kaimahi at Otago’s Pharmacy Clinic He Rau Kawakawa Whare Haumanu were determined to make themselves known at this year’s...
10 Mar 2025
2025 Harraways Visiting Professor named
International food science researcher Dr Susan Tosh from the University of Ottawa, Canada, has been named as this year’s...
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...
09 Mar 2025
Vaccination programme saves lives and millions
A Turanga Health vaccination programme saved lives and created millions in social value, a seminal research project has...
06 Mar 2025
Study exposes gaps in beach safety education
Could you spot a rip? Half of beach users in New Zealand would struggle to identify a rip current in photos and videos,...
27 Feb 2025
Speaking at World Endometriosis Congress
An Otago PhD candidate has made it through a ‘highly competitive selection process’ to present at an international congr...
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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