Latest news from SJWRI
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06 Dec 2021
New faces in new places
New appointments and programmes for the Sir John Walsh Research Institute
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14 Sep 2021
SJWRI research supported by 2021 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding
The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...
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12 Aug 2021
SJWRI Research Day moves online, registrations now open
SJWRI Research Day moves online, registrations now open
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10 May 2021
Professor Warwick Duncan appointed as new Director of the SJWRI
The Sir John Walsh Research Institute welcomes Professor Warwick Duncan as the t...
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12 Apr 2021
'Smart' wearable device research leads to fellowship for early career researcher
Recent PhD graduate Dr Sabarinath Prasad is rejoining the SJWRI, having been awa...
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18 Dec 2020
Early career researchers celebrated through SJWRI Research Publication Awards
The Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Publication Awards for 2020 were...
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18 Dec 2020
Prof Warwick Duncan and Dr Joanne Choi commended with Research Supervisor of the Year awards
Prof Warwick Duncan and Dr Joanne Choi were commended for excellence in research...
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17 Dec 2020
Webinar series shares our research and clinical excellence with the world
Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Spring Webinar Series
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18 Nov 2020
Otago study finds link between teen chewing pace and obesity
Otago study finds link between teen chewing pace and obesity
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02 Sep 2020
Otago research supported by 2020 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding
The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporte...
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20 Aug 2020
Registrations now open for Clinical and Research Excellence Spring Webinar Series
Registrations are now open for the Faculty of Dentistry's Clinical and Research...
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24 Oct 2019
Uncovering clues in ancient dolphin teeth
Uncovering clues in ancient dolphin teeth\nEarly Career Award for Distinction in...