O Week drug testing likely
Drug testing is likely at next month’s University of Otago Orientation Week events.
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Exemption to allow some international students to return to Otago
Exemption to allow some international students to return to Otago
Otago University says it will contact international students who could return to finish their studies in Dunedin as early as April as the Govt moves to ease border restrictions for some students.
Otago research on Covid-19 testing adopted overseas
Otago research on Covid-19 testing adopted overseas
Otago University researchers who published new ways to process Covid-19 tests say their work is already being used in other countries.
Otago Polytech criticised for taking 21 staff on Japan trip
Otago Polytech criticised for taking 21 staff on Japan trip
A report by the Auditor General has criticised the Otago Polytechnic for sending 21 staff on a trip to Japan last year where their itinerary appeared to be "similar to sightseeing and cultural experience tours".
Otago students hold impromptu graduation ceremony
Otago students hold impromptu graduation ceremony
The Morrisons spent 45 hours in transit and two weeks in isolation after travelling from the Western Pacific island of Guam to see their son Cory graduate today, and even though the official ceremony was postponed, some of the graduands held their own.
Grad's 3000km journey ends with ceremony postponed
Grad's 3000km journey ends with ceremony postponed
After a 3000km southern road trip, University of Otago graduate Jesse Miller is disappointed but philosophical that the Dunedin graduation event he travelled so far to attend was postponed today.
Uni threat: Police advising polytech ahead of Friday ceremonies
Uni threat: Police advising polytech ahead of Friday ceremonies
Following the security threat that forced the postponement of two University of Otago graduation ceremonies today, Otago Polytechnic says it is monitoring the situation ahead of its own ceremonies this Friday.
Tobacco only small percentage of convenience store sales: Study
Tobacco only small percentage of convenience store sales: Study
Tobacco products are not as important to convenience stores' profits as first thought, according to a new study.
Covid response saved 2000 NZ lives compared to OECD: Otago study
Covid response saved 2000 NZ lives compared to OECD: Otago study
Some 2000 New Zealanders could have been killed by Covid-19 if the Government had taken the same approach as some of New Zealand's closest allies, according to Otago University health experts.
Dairy, low-fat diet can reduce bowel cancer risk: Study
Dairy, low-fat diet can reduce bowel cancer risk: Study
Vital information for the reduction of bowel cancer in New Zealand has been revealed in a first of its kind study by University of Otago researchers.
Medical school place lottery mooted
Medical school place lottery mooted
A former medical school dean is proposing a lottery system to ease huge pressure on students who now have to get "genius-level marks" to get into medicine.
Researchers thank children in changing Pacific study
Researchers thank children in changing Pacific study
Dunedin research participants in a University of Otago study, Childhood in a changing Pacific, were thanked last night at Te Tumu School of Maori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies.
Building, farming polytech’s salvation
Building, farming polytech’s salvation
A rush to primary sector and construction industry training has spurred a 49% increase in domestic enrolments at Otago Polytechnic.
University to juggle spaces
University to juggle spaces
Fewer commerce and humanities student numbers could help the University of Otago deal with growth elsewhere at the university, chief operating officer Stephen Willis says.
Surgery breach 'should not be career-ending'
Otago student's surgery breach 'should not be career-ending'
An Otago University medical student who helped her builder's apprentice flatmate watch heart surgery will complete her studies, after an investigation blamed the breach on a "series of misunderstandings".
University faces $13m deficit as overseas enrolments curbed
University faces $13m deficit as overseas enrolments curbed
As closed borders continue to curb international student numbers at the University of Otago, a $13 million budget deficit looms for next year.
Dunedin to host global health conference
Dunedin to host global health conference
A global health conference in Dunedin this week will boost New Zealand’s international reputation for its effective response to Covid-19, organisers say.
PE school project faces uncertainty
PE school project faces uncertainty
It is too early to say whether the proposed $25million University of Otago physical education refurbishment and extension will ever come to fruition, the university’s chief operating officer says.
Ultra-processed foods source of half of Kiwi kids' energy intake
Ultra-processed foods source of half of Kiwi kids' energy intake
A new Dunedin-led study shows young New Zealand children receive half their energy intake from ultra-processed foods.
Vitamin C can help severe Covid-19 cases: Otago review
Vitamin C can help severe Covid-19 cases: Otago review
Vitamin C can help treat patients with severe cases of Covid-19, a Kiwi-led review has found.