Sustainability Remains Key for University
Sustainability is at the core of the University’s values and the latest rankings from Times Higher Education Impact Rankings show the university continues to be a world leader in sustainability.
Excellence in leadership award for UoO COO
University of Otago Chief Operating Officer Stephen Willis has won the prestigious Australasian LH Martin Award for Excellence in Leadership for...
SAS and the University of Glasgow enter into a new strategic partnership
The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and the University of Glasgow have entered into a new strategic partnership that will see the two prominent organisations collaborate in order to address key healthcare challenges.
Male infertility is more common than you may think. Here are five ways to...
Infertility is often thought of as a female problem, but one in three IVF cycles in Australia involve male infertility.
Thousands of birds and fish threatened by mining for minerals
An increasing demand for metals and minerals is putting over four thousand vertebrate species at risk, with the raw materials needed for clean energy infrastructure often located in global biodiversity hotspots...
Further decline in prevalence of obesity in 4-year-olds
Obesity among New Zealand 4-year-old children is continuing to decline, but one in three children are still considered overweight, a new University of Otago study shows.
PolyU School of Nursing launches first Youth Quitline run by nursing students
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announced the launch of a student-run “Youth Quitline” service from the School of Nursing (SN), and a kick-off ceremony was held recently.
Is digital media use a risk factor for psychosis in young adults?
Young adults who have more frequent psychotic experiences also tend to spend more time on digital media, study finds.
Summer Lab recognised for excellence in global entrepreneur education
A four-week intensive programme run by the University of Auckland Business School during summer break - designed to ignite the entrepreneur within...
Hints of life on Venus
An international team of astronomers, led by Professor Jane Greaves of Cardiff University, today announced the discovery...
