Programme

Below is information about the 2020 programme. This information will be updated for the 2021 programme when it is available.

Please have a look through the confirmed 2020 Otago Global Health Institute Annual Conference programme.

If you want more information about a particular presentation, please look at our 2020 Otago Global Health Institute abstract book.

Pre-conference workshop

Wednesday 11 November 2020 9:00am to 12:00pm
Otago Business School, 1.17

Pre-conference workshop programme

Making connections meaningful: how can Māori values and tikanga inform best practice for global health engagement? Facilitated by Professor Joanne Baxter, Associate Dean (Māori), University of Otago.

The aim of this workshop is to guide the Otago Global Health Institute philosophy and practice on global health engagement through insights from Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Māori values and tikanga. Researchers wishing to participate in determining how Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori values and tikanga can be applied to strengthen their global health work through positive and more responsible engagement, are encouraged to register.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be aware of:

What approaches lead to positive global health engagement
Existing guidance for responsible global health engagement
How te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Māori values and tikanga, can strengthen connections in global health

Please note that spaces in the pre-conference workshop are limited. At registration you’ll be asked to provide a short statement in support of your attendance.

McKinlay Oration

Wednesday 11 November 2020 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Te Wao Nui | Otago Business School Foyer

Dr Robert Huish public keynote, The consequences of using ancient methods for modern-day pandemics: Understanding the consequences of stigma from COVID-19.

McKinlay Oration poster

Venues

All venues for the Otago Global Health Institute Annual Conference will be on the University of Otago campus.

Pre-conference workshop: Otago Business School, Room 1.17
Conference: Otago Business School, Room 1.17
McKinlay Oration: Te Wao Nui | Otago Business School Foyer