Otago University
Primary healthcare failing high-needs patients
A new study from the University of Otago has found patients with multiple conditions aren't being well served by the current primary health care system. The majority of the conditions were… Audio
What lessons for NZ in Portugal's radical drug policy?
Dr João Goulão was instrumental in shaping Portugal's radical drug policy, which emphasises health and treatment options over the criminalisation of users. What did it take for Portugal to undertake… Audio
Sarah Gallagher: Scarfie flats phenomenon
Student flats in Dunedin have a number of colourful and creative names, some of which are unfit to print. Sarah Gallagher has catalogued 18 years of research into these flats’ rich histories and… Audio, Gallery
Fighting the Same Fight
Feminised or gendered roles in the workforce were carved out in our past and still impact on the lives of women in the workplace today. Find out more in Episode 8 of Beyond Kate. Audio
Helen Taylor: communicating science with sperm and a smile
Dr Helen Taylor stands out as a science communicator and her communication about the research on conservation genetics and threatened species earned her the Callaghan Medal from the the Royal Society… Audio
Political donation rules clear - Andrew Geddis
Jami-Lee Ross alleges that Simon Bridges asked him to split a one-hundred thousand donation from a Chinese businessman into smaller parts so it was below the threshold where it would have to be made… Audio
Otago Uni proctor entered more than one flat, students say
Otago University's proctor Dave Scott is under siege for unlawfully entering a student flat and confiscating bongs. He says it happened only once, but other students say he also did the same to them.
…Otago bong confiscation: Proctor's behaviour unlawful
The Otago University proctor had no authority to enter a student flat unannounced and confiscate bongs used for smoking cannabis, says a criminal lawyer.
Getting Pacific health into NZ's medical curriculum
Faumuina Associate Professor Fa'afetai Sopoaga is credited with single-handedly getting Pacific health into the curriculum at Otago University's medical school. She's just been recognised with an… Audio
Otago University Burns Fellowship turns 60
For 60 years, Otago University's Robert Burns Fellowship has helped dozens of writers take chances and produce significant, unforgettable work. Audio
Otago flat initiations
Yesterday The Panel talked about initiation ceremonies at some Otago University student flats.Some initiations involve being vomited on, urinated on, stripping or shaving your head. One listener… Audio
Critic's menstruation illustration
There's been anger after copies of the latest issue of Otago University student magazine 'Critic' were destroyed by the university. Audio
How do you prepare for a major earthquake?
The massive Alpine Fault is due for another big earthquake and scientists have been drawing up a scenario of what the devastation would look like. They are part of Project AF8, a South Island-wide… Audio
Govt urged to raise parental leave payments
Experts are urging the government to increase parental leave payments in order to encourage more men to stay home and care for their children while their partner works. Mark Henaghan is an Otago… Audio
Young women still daunted by idea of op-shopping
It sounds like a perfect fashion solution for the environmentally and budget conscious -- second hand clothing. But Otago University researcher Lisa McNeill says while a lot of young women are keen to… Audio
Otago Uni may ditch law camp after misbehaviour claims
An annual Otago University camp for law students could be canned after complaints about excessive drinking, nudity and jelly wrestling. It's organised by law sudents association, knowns as SOULS, but… Audio
Behaviour complaints at Otago University's law camp investigated
Otago University is investigating a complaint about jelly wrestling and drunken antics at a law student camp in 2012.
Surge in mental health help for Otago students
There has been a surge in university students in Dunedin needing mental health support. The government is moving to put counsellors in all primary schools to help with child mental health. But after a… Audio
Otago University goes ahead with CCTV plan
Otago University will install two dozen security cameras on Dunedin streets in an effort to curb crime by and against students.
160 jobs to go at Otago University
Otago University has confirmed it will cut 160 full-time support staff jobs.
