University of Otago
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Public Talk Series
Celebrating 50 years of Health Innovation in Otautahi
Our 4 Public Talk Series events are open to the public on a variety of hot topics around health and innovation.
Ageing Well – Never too early, never too late
How exactly do we maintain brain health, our spark and our dignity in the older years?
Learn from our top clinical researchers how to ‘use it before you lose it’, the power of positive thinking, how to eat smart, think smart and keep your body strong.
Date: Wednesday 12 July 2023
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm (5.45pm start)
Venue: The Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
View the recording of the talk here.
Surgery and Medicine of the future – AI, Robotics and "Smart” Implants
Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotics, 3D bone printing and ‘smart’ implants – high tech innovation is revolutionising the future of surgery and medicine. Come and hear our leading surgeons and researchers explain how futuristic technology could soon be coming to an operating theatre near you!
Date: Wednesday 26 July 2023
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm (5.45pm start)
Venue: The Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
View the recording of the talk here.
Adolescent Health – Raising Mentally Resilient Teens
Raising happy, healthy teenagers – it can be the biggest parental challenge. But how do I know if I’m getting it right? Join our leading clinical researchers as they share the latest thinking on the importance of sleep, the perils of social media, vaping, eating disorders and fad diets.
Date: Wednesday 9 August 2023
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm (5.45pm start)
Venue: The Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
View the recording of the talk here.
You Are What You Eat - Your Gut, Nutrition and the Bowel
The experts tell us we are actually “more bug than human”. What does that mean and how do we optimise gut health? Join our top clinicians and researchers as they lead you on a journey through the gut – learn how nutrition affects disease, the importance of the microbiome and how to reduce your risk of colon and gut cancers.
Date: Wednesday 23 August 2023
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm (5.45pm start)
Venue: The Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
View the recording of the talk here.