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Children need adults' encouragement to look after their teeth.
Visit this articleOver the last few months we have been developing a statement of our research values, to communicate why and how we do research at Otago Polytechnic. Our researchers are using their expertise to build a better world, contributing to Otago Polytechnic's Vision. We do this by undertaking research that informs programmes and underpins teaching, as well as addressing the needs and issues of communities, professions, and employers.
We undertake research responsibly to enhance the quality of both the research and our researchers’ reputations. Our Otago Polytechnic values of caring, courage, accountability and empowerment undergird our commitment to provide a safe and sustainable research environment. You can read about our research values here.
Enjoy browsing this month's selection of stories about staff and student research.
Prof Leoni Schmidt
Director: Research and Postgraduate Studies
ISSN 2624-084X
For well women giving birth for the first time, choosing a tertiary hospital environment increases the likelihood of intervention.
Visit this articleEvaluative research found that students at Dalian Ocean University in China embraced the introduction of project-based laboratory experiments.
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Visit this articleHow might an existing building better serve the needs of the startup community?
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Visit this articleVirtual reality brings to life again the former public toilets in the Octagon, Dunedin.
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