Students party on in Hyde St
Students party on in Hyde St
Cowboy hats were a popular choice for dressed-up students at the annual Hyde St party in North Dunedin.
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Study links air pollution, mental health
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Study links air pollution, mental health
Researchers have called for policymakers to create targeted interventions and strategies to reduce exposure to air pollution, after discovering it can have lasting effects on child development and...
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Sheep central to search for cure
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Sheep central to search for cure
A sheep and some down-time between university semesters has led an American researcher to Otago, with the aim of finding a cure for a rare genetic disorder.
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Bullying, racism reported at uni's business school
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Bullying, racism reported at uni's business school
Staff in the University of Otago business school’s marketing department have reported low levels of morale as well as bullying and racism.
Proposed med school ‘unaffordable’
Proposed med school ‘unaffordable’
Plans for a third medical school at the University of Waikato have been rubbished by Treasury as "unaffordable" and "rushed".
Prediction method may help low-lying areas
Prediction method may help low-lying areas
A new method to accurately predict how Antarctic ice sheets and glaciers are deforming and moving, may have benefits for those living in low-lying areas, such as South Dunedin.
Phys ed school graduates mark milestone
Phys ed school’s 75th anniversary reunion attracts 130 former students
Graduates from across seven decades of study had plenty of memories to share as the University of Otago marks a milestone in its physical education programme.
Polytechic recognised for care of animal welfare in teaching
Polytechic recognised for care of animal welfare in teaching
When it comes to "the three Rs", Otago Polytechnic’s School of Animal Health is not only top of the class — it is joint-top of the country.
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ED patients treated in corridors after St Patrick’s
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ED patients treated in corridors after St Patrick’s
People were being treated in the corridors of Dunedin’s emergency department (ED) as overworked staff dealt with the aftermath of St Patrick’s Day, a patient says.
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Food pantries set up at uni help students
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Food pantries set up at uni help students
Hungry students will be able to help themselves to Weet-Bix and pasta from food pantries set up by the University of Otago to combat the rising cost of living.
Fijian heart disease genetic factor studied
Fijian heart disease genetic factor studied
While Fijians only make up about 2% of New Zealand’s population, they experience 20% of all heart attacks or angina in people under the age of 40.
Heard about a clothing market second-hand
Heard about a clothing market second-hand
University of Otago third-year student Fenna Green browses through the racks of pre-loved clothing at a stall at the OUSA Market Day in the University Lawn yesterday.
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Further uni shake-up on cards
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Further uni shake-up on cards
The University of Otago is not ruling out further restructuring if it is unable to get back into surplus quickly enough, the acting vice-chancellor says.
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Approval for Waikato medical school predicted
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Approval for Waikato medical school predicted
A third medical school in the country, at the University of Waikato, appears all but set to proceed.
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Recognition ‘humbling’: supervisor
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Recognition ‘humbling’: supervisor
There are supervisors, and then there are super supervisors, such as Aniruddha Chatterjee.
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‘Diabolical’ decisions led to staff cuts
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‘Diabolical’ decisions led to staff cuts
The slashing of staff in a ground-breaking Otago Polytechnic school is the legacy of "diabolical" decisions in Wellington, the former chief executive Phil Ker says.
Humble about appearing in ‘Time’
Humble about appearing in ‘Time’
You could not blame Prof Frank Frizelle for feeling like a major Hollywood celebrity or heroic world leader — especially after his appearance in Time magazine.
Participants sought for oral ketamine trial
Participants sought for oral ketamine trial
People living with treatment-resistant depression are being given an opportunity to join a new medical trial, combining oral ketamine with a form of psychotherapy.
Travelling exhibition to teach medicine awareness
Travelling exhibition to teach medicine awareness
Where do medicines come from, how are they made and how do they work?
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Fate of elephant seals a sign to heed: researchers
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Fate of elephant seals a sign to heed: researchers
Canaries in coal mines were historically used to give miners an early warning of toxic gases underground.