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Listening to joint implants to prolong use

A new $300,000 grant could help surgeons spot hip implant wear earlier, reducing revision operations and improving outcomes for patients.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017

University of Otago

Liquefaction dust not responsible for Legionnaire’s

An Otago University study says Christchurch’s liquefaction-affected soil could not support Legionella, ruling it out as a direct cause of the spike.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017

University of Otago

Failed fisheries management costing the country

An international study says weak data and regulator capture are leaving most New Zealand fish stocks poorly protected and the public badly served.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017

University of Otago

Flu shots essential, research reveals

Influenza is killing about 500 New Zealanders a year, with Māori, Pasifika and older men facing the highest risk of death.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017

Law

New research calls for Personal Injury Commissioner

Hundreds of thousands of injured New Zealanders could get better access to support if ACC reforms and a new commissioner are adopted.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

EduTech

Nelson biology students work with scientists in the field

Nearly 200 Year 13 Biology students get hands-on science experience at the Cawthron Aquaculture Park, working with mussels and earning NCEA credits.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017

Power / Energy

Scientists discover South Island geothermal activity

Unexpectedly hot water at depth could make Westland a significant clean energy source, with temperatures rivaling volcanic zones despite no volcanoes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017

Real estate

Insurance holds key to climate change adaptation

Thousands of coastal homes could become uninsurable as sea levels rise, shifting climate costs on to homeowners and government.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

Malware

CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks

The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017

eLearning

Otago's online MBA among the world's best

NZ's Otago University celebrates as its Online MBA programme ranks 4th globally by CEO Magazine, outshining many prestigious institutions.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Meet Morpheus, the app training Otago Uni's health students

New augmented reality app 'Morpheus' developed by University of Otago enables students to visualise drug structures.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

Social Media

University of Otago hosts 'From State to Social Media' event

National and overseas speakers have been invited to explore the complex and evolving interaction between states and 'old' and 'new' forms of media.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016

University of Otago

Can wearable tech predict patient decline?

Otago students' research uncovers potential for wearables to flag patient health risks, bridging sports tech with medical care.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016

EduTech

Do dropping tertiary rolls mean slim times for suppliers?

Tertiary enrolments are set to topple going into 2016, but it is uncertain how this will impact the demand for IT resources in the tertiary sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015

University of Otago

NZ government launches Ageing Well, the latest national science challenge

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has launched the Ageing Well National Science Challenge, one of 11 planned by the government to tackle th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015