Academic discourages hasty change
The consequences could be "horrendous" if New Zealand rushes to exit lockdown without sufficient precautions, a University of Otago public health medicine specialist warns.
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Emergency dental team continues despite high risk
Emergency dental team continues despite high risk
A team of University of Otago dentists continues to work in high-risk conditions to provide emergency dental care during the coronavirus lockdown.
Clusters should be classed as community transmission: Prof
Clusters should be classed as community transmission: Prof
University of Otago professor and epidemiologist Sir David Skegg says clusters, which are made up of about 300 cases, should be classed as community transmission
Otago Uni lab makes, distributes 600L of sanitiser
Otago Uni lab makes, distributes 600L of sanitiser
An Otago University lecturer and his students have made more than 600 litres of ethanol-based hand sanitiser in the past two weeks and cannot keep up with demand.
Electronic bracelet monitoring suggested for arrivals
Electronic bracelet monitoring suggested for arrivals
Electronic bracelets should be strongly considered for travellers arriving from overseas, prominent scientist Nick Wilson says.
Doctor warns rural areas vulnerable
Doctor warns rural areas vulnerable
Rural communities are vulnerable to the impact of Covid-19, and strict measures must continue to be enforced, a University of Otago academic says.
Students ready to help
Students ready to help
The Student Volunteer Army has arrived in Dunedin to help older people and the vulnerable during lockdown.
University cancels ads, disengages from ‘Critic’
University cancels ads, disengages from ‘Critic’
The University of Otago will no longer answer media requests from student magazine Critic, a decision the magazine’s editor described as an insult to students.
'Untruthful, unfair, inaccurate': Uni blacklists Critic
'Untruthful, unfair, inaccurate': Uni blacklists Critic
The University of Otago will no longer answer media requests from student magazine Critic, a decision the magazine’s editor describes as an insult to students.
University halls take up challenge
University halls take up challenge
Many students at the University of Otago’s Carrington College have been buzzing with the challenge of Survivor-style mind games during the coronavirus lockdown.
Virus research in Dunedin containment lab
Virus research in Dunedin containment lab
Dunedin will soon become a key national centre for research into the virus that causes Covid-19 infections, thanks partly to a rare, high-level containment laboratory.
Covid-19: 14,000 could die in NZ if control efforts fail
Covid-19: 14,000 could die in NZ if control efforts fail
More than 14,000 New Zealanders could die and tens of thousands more could be hospitalised if the country fails in its efforts to stamp out Covid-19, according to new research from Otago University.
Otago Uni scientist joins world Covid-19 team
Otago Uni scientist joins world Covid-19 team
A University of Otago scientist specialising in smell and taste has joined an international team scrambling to gather data about early warning signs of Covid-19 infection.
Gibbons new polytechnic chief executive
Gibbons new polytechnic chief executive
Otago Polytechnic is in “good hands” after appointing Megan Gibbons as the organisation’s new chief executive.
Tertiary institutions prepare for Level 4
Tertiary institutions prepare for Level 4
By the end of today an estimated 95% of University of Otago staff will be working from home as the facility prepares for the nationwide lockdown.
Otago University prepares for lockdown
Otago University prepares for lockdown
By tomorrow 95% of University of Otago staff will be working from home as the tertiary institution readies for the coming nationwide lockdown.
Student Health staff to screen all patients
Student Health staff to screen all patients
From today, Student Health at the University of Otago will change the way it provides patient care in a bid to reduce the risk of staff and students being exposed to Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Uni moving courses online
Coronavirus: Uni moving courses online
The University of Otago is to move some of its courses online as part of the effort to contain Covid-19.
Teeth reveal some ancient lifestyle facts
Teeth reveal some ancient lifestyle facts
By studying 2500-year-old teeth, Dunedin researchers have helped shed new light on life and gender inequality in Bronze Age China.
Clear goals key to working remotely
Clear goals key to working remotely
Giving employees clear expectations and regular communication are the key to successfully working from home, a Dunedin expert says.