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Traumatic Brain Injury Conference coming to Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in:
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brain
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conferences
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health
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research
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medical
The Traumatic Brain Injury Conference NZ is set to take place on 12th and 13th March 2025 at Te Pae
Reports showcase community findings in ground-breaking policing research
Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2024 in:
Resources and Information
With tags:
research
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policy
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maori
,
pacific
,
disabilities
,
Rainbow
,
mental health
Community Research media release: 20th November 2024 The value of specific community-centric research has been substantiated today with the public release of in-depth research reports considered to be a world-first in policing research
Virtual hui on Spiritual Care in Healthcare in Aotearoa
Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2024 in:
Training
With tags:
research
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health
,
care
A research team at the University of Otago are leading a study to create a national action plan for spiritual care in the health system. They invite you to join on their upcoming virtual hui in December 2024
In Pursuit: Cancer Society’s Research and Innovation breakthroughs conference
Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2024 in:
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With tags:
research
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conferences
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cancer
The Cancer Society’s Research and Innovation breakthroughs conference comes to Christchurch in March 2025
Civil law injustice needs urgent attention
Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in:
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law
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accessibility
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survey
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support
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services
,
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Community Law Centres Aotearoa media release: 29th October 2024 Access to civil justice needs urgent attention in New Zealand following the findings of the Legal Needs Survey released today, says Community Law Centres Aotearoa (CLCA)
Pioneering Research into NZ Sustainable Diets
Posted: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in:
Resources and Information
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Food
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sustainability
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research
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nutrition
,
policy
University of Canterbury media release: 30th September 2024 A University of Canterbury PhD candidate is contributing to groundbreaking research to determine whether current Aotearoa New Zealand food policies promote healthy, sustainable diets
Micronutrients used to treat antenatal depression in world first study
Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in:
Resources and Information
With tags:
mental health
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mental wellbeing
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women
,
pregnancy
,
nutrition
,
research
University of Canterbury media release: 4th June 2024 UC researchers have used vitamins and minerals to alleviate symptoms of depression during pregnancy
Cultural Harm in Māori Suicide Prevention and Postvention in Aotearoa
Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in:
Resources and Information
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research
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suicide
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harm
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maori
,
families
The Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention are conducting a survey to understand the processes that impact Māori when suicide death occurs and what may cause cultural harm to whānau Māori when a suicide death occurs
Podcast on Dementia and the Chinese community
Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2024 in:
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asian health
,
research
,
older adults
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podcast
Alzheimers New Zealand recent interviewed Associate Professor Gary Cheung from the University of Auckland about his latest project that is now up and running to improve dementia services for Chinese New Zealanders - in collaboration with Dementia Auckland
Researchers shed light on vaccine decisions
Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in:
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University of Auckland media release: 26th February 2024 Research into vaccine hesitancy finds people’s biggest concern is severe adverse effects, followed by how effective a vaccine is and how long its protection will last
Become an interviewer for University of Auckland Research Team
Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024 in:
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With tags:
language
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dementia
,
research
,
vacancies
,
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Are you fluent in Hindi/Fijian Hindi or Mandarin/Cantonese? Or are you an experienced Pakeha interviewer with a keen interest in dementia and older people? The research team at the University of Auckland is on the lookout for Chinese and Indian bilingual
Asian alcohol and drug survey shows more use than previously thought
Posted: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in:
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alcohol and drugs
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research
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asian health
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Report
Asian Family Services and the New Zealand Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri are calling for more services that cater to Asian New Zealanders, following the release of a new report showing higher levels of drug use and harm than previo
Sponge Cities: Can they help us survive more intense rainfall?
Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in:
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Climate Change
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research
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Report
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environmental health
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water
,
emergencies
A major new research report from the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP in New Zealand is recommending a series of actions to respond to the escalating impacts of climate change-induced extreme rainfall events
New reports shed light on how nitrogen moves through land and water
Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in:
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With tags:
water
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research
,
planning
,
safety
Environment Canterbury media release: 9th August 2023 More needs to be done to see significant improvements in our region’s water quality, according to two new reports recently published by us
New study seeking people living with shoulder pain
Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in:
Vacancies
With tags:
research
,
volunteers
,
medical
,
injury prevention
A research team from the University of Otago is looking for people aged 35 years or older, with shoulder pain for more than 3 months
Volunteers needed for study on mānuka honey and digestive health
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in:
Vacancies
With tags:
volunteers
,
research
,
health
,
Gut Health
A research team from the University of Otago, Christchurch is looking for people with indigestion and other digestive symptoms to participate in a 10-week research study investigating the digestive health effects of consuming mānuka honey
Volunteers needed for whole grains research
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in:
Vacancies
With tags:
volunteers
,
research
,
diabetes
,
health
A research team at the University of Otago are looking for volunteers who have type 2 diabetes to be part of a study. They are looking at whether eating wholegrain foods helps improve blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes
Young people experiencing acute mental distress need age-appropriate care
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in:
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With tags:
Report
,
research
,
mental health
,
young people
,
services
,
support
Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 17th May 2023 Too many young people experiencing acute mental distress are being admitted to adult inpatient mental health services, and this practice needs to stop
Veterans need for study on alternative medicine for pain and distress
Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2023 in:
Vacancies
With tags:
medical
,
research
,
health
,
volunteers
Kia ora The University of Otago have found from their health research surveys that veterans have more problems than the general population in mobility, self-care, carrying out usual activities, and pain or discomfort
Participants wanted for the BREAD Study
Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in:
Vacancies
With tags:
volunteers
,
nutrition
,
research
,
Gut Health
A research team from the University of Otago, Christchurch is seeking volunteers to be part of a study looking at the impact of dietary fibre in bread on gut health
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