Otago’s flagship research centres confirmed
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) Professor Richard Blaikie The University of Otago has reconfigured the line-up of its flagship research centres after a rigorous evaluation process.Ten existing centres at the University have been reconfirmed and a further two added: One Health Aotearoa (OHA) and the Otago Global Health Institute. By this formal recognition and accompanying financial support, the University is signalling that these centres are significant groupings that have achieved international recognition of excellence in their particular area of research. OHA is co-directed by the new Dean of the Christchurch campus, Professor David Murdoch, with Professor Nigel French from Massey University as the other co-director. Through its multi-institutional partnership the centre will be the national leader in infectious diseases research, education and advocacy, and the primary point of contact in New Zealand for international engagement and collaboration in One Health.
