Stint at Otago for US food scientist
Food engineering educator and researcher Paul Singh has been named this year’s Harraways 1867 Visiting Professor at the University of Otago.
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Many in aged care not eating enough: study
Many in aged care not eating enough: study
More protein-rich snacks and other improvements are needed to counter a big problem arising from more than half of aged care residents not eating enough.
Rest home residents at risk of malnutrition - Otago study
Rest home residents at risk of malnutrition - Otago study
New research has found that more than half of aged care residents are not eating enough food and are at risk of malnutrition.
Bowel cancer test to start trials
Bowel cancer test to start trials
Using breathalyser technology to screen bowel cancer could benefit areas with limited colonoscopy resources, such as South Otago and Southland, a co-developer of the programme says.
Breath-testing for bowel cancer
Breath-testing for bowel cancer
New breathalyser technology could streamline testing for bowel cancer. A collaboration involving Callaghan Innovation, the University of Otago and a tech company in Christchurch will start trials in NZ.
Summer School enrolments show demand, Uni says
Summer School enrolments show demand, Uni says
The University of Otago’s latest Summer School is adding to Dunedin’s vibrancy, and enrolments are up from last year, organisers say.
Brexit complication, but no ill effects
Brexit complication, but no ill effects
Britain's moves to leave the European Union may complicate life for our exporters but will not damage New Zealand’s economy, Prof Robert Patman says.
Volcano deaths will bring more caution
Volcano deaths will bring more caution
The Whakaari/White Island disaster is unlikely to cause lasting harm to New Zealand’s tourist industry but will strengthen warnings about risky activities, a university academic says.
Impeachment shows consequences
Trump impeachment shows consequences
Donald Trump’s impeachment shows small countries such as New Zealand there are consequences for international leaders breaking the rules, a University of Otago academic says.
Living near campus makes for ‘great team players’
Living near campus makes for ‘great team players’
Living together near the University of Otago campus has helped make people educated at the university attractive to employers as "great collaborators" and "great team players", Sharon van Turnhout...
Lessons will build resilience: academic
Lessons will build resilience: academic
Lessons learned from the Rangitata River bridge closures and tourist stranding at Franz Josef will strengthen resilience against future natural disasters, Caroline Orchiston says.
Uni degree for man 30 years after his death
Uni degree for man 30 years after his death
Thirty years after his death, Graeme Watson will finally receive his degree: a bachelor of laws with honours.
Flowers in hot demand for graduations
Flowers in hot demand for graduations
Carrying their bouquets as they proceed in the Otago Polytechnic graduation parade are bachelor of visual arts graduands (from left) Poppy George, Jenny Hjertquist and Lara Nicholson.
Graduands told to ‘trust your instinct’
Graduands told to ‘trust your instinct’
Otago Community Hospice chief executive Ginny Green yesterday urged Otago Polytechnic graduands to seize opportunities and not fret too much about planning every career step in advance.
New building in $140m proposal
New building in $140m health sciences proposal
The University of Otago is considering pumping nearly $140 million into the redevelopment of its Dunedin health sciences precinct.
'Ground-breaking' initiative to support rural health sector
'Ground-breaking' initiative to support rural health sector
Otago institutions have teamed up to improve the future of rural health care in New Zealand.
Consumers favour upcycling
Consumers favour upcycling
Most consumers are keen to see supermarket food being upcycled instead of going to waste, University of Otago researchers have found.
Trio to share graduation day
Trio to share graduation day
Despite training for completely different occupations — as massage therapist, builder and nurse — three Wingatui sisters have found tertiary study a family affair.
Promotions celebrate Otago academics’ contributions
Promotions celebrate Otago academics’ contributions
Thirty University of Otago academics have been promoted to the position of professor.
Texts could temper drinking extremes
Texts could temper drinking extremes
Many first-year students heavily increase their drinking during Orientation Week, but research by former student Ben Riordan suggests cellphones can help encourage moderation.