Otago University
University job cuts: 'It certainly went pretty quiet'
Otago University workers have been shocked to learn just how many jobs are on the line amid proposed job cuts, their union says.
Otago University staff shocked at job losses
The equivalent of 182 full time jobs are on the cards, and given part time staff and job sharing, that's likely to be significantly more than 182 people. Audio
Otago University staff reel from announcement of 180 job cuts
Wide-ranging job cuts are being proposed for non academic staff at Otago University campuses in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Audio
Research links early childhood education and higher incomes
Research shows people who went to playcentre or kindergarten in the early 1980s are now earning thousands of dollars more than those who did not. Audio
Rise in ecoli highlights need for action over waterways-
A professor of Public Health at Otago University in Wellington says the increased prevalence of a new, nasty form of E-coli in our waterways is real health risk and people could die from it. Audio
Heavy 3yr olds more likely to be obese and unhealthy
Heavier than usual three-year olds are more likely to be obese as adults, and more prone to related illnesses such as heart disease later in life. Professor Michael Williams from Otago University is… Audio
Chlamydia more common in NZ than expected - researcher
One in three women and one in five men aged 38 will have contracted the sexually transmitted infection, research shows.
Battle of Arras: surveys of historic WWI tunnels
A team from the University of Otago has finished a massive survey of the WWI tunnels in Arras in France. Audio
Rachel Batterham - gut reactions to obesity
Rachel Batterham played a key role in identifying that gut hormones play a large role in feelings of hunger and food intake - and researching how that information might be used in the fight against… Audio
Planet Key opens door to US-style negative election ads
US-style negative election campaigning may be coming to New Zealand's airwaves. Andrew Geddis, a professor of public law at Otago University, says a recent court case has totally changed what the… Audio
Skipping meals 'not beneficial' for exercising women - NZ study
Women who exercise and limit their food intake could be harming their health, according to a study from the University of Otago.
Otago Uni confirms humanities job cuts
Otago University has ended up cutting the equivalent of 16 academic jobs from its arts faculty.
Job worries turn students away from humanities courses
Enrolments in humanities courses are dropping because students are opting for courses that have a clear job at the end, university leaders say.
Concerns over Otago music school restructure
The University of Otago Department of Music is undergoing a big restructure which will see the loss of many staff jobs. Pro-vice chancellor Tony Ballantyne explains what this means for staff, students… Audio
Midwife-led births more risky for babies than doctor care - study
Babies are more at risk during birth if a midwife rather than a doctor is in charge, according to new research.
Police Association unhappy with son of wine magnate's sentence
A lawyer representing the wealthy family of a 19-year-old who assaulted a policewoman says the teenager has taken full responsibility for his actions. Audio
Staff and students protest Otago University arts cuts
About 250 Otago University staff and students protested today against staff cuts proposed for its arts departments. Video, Audio
Otago Uni targets arts departments for staff cuts
Otago University is expected to outline staff cuts in its arts departments today. Our reporter, Ian Telfer, has more details. Audio
Alcohol linked to seven different cancers
A study carried out in New Zealand has found a strong link between alcohol consumption and seven different types of cancer.
Study shows link between thumb sucking, allergies
An Otago University study has found that children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails are much less likely to get allergies in later life. Audio
