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Relevant Research - February 2019

Like you we have been planning for this year, with a full schedule of public research events already in the diary. We are pleased to be celebrating Sally Baddock's professorial appointment with a free event on 6 March at 5.30pm. You can read more about Sally's work below. All are welcome to attend; please register online here.

Now is a great time to get in touch with us about working with our students or staff this year. These stories give you some idea of what they do and how they might be able to help you. This month we have also included a video profiling one of our Masters graduates.

Prof Leoni Schmidt
Director: Research and Postgraduate Studies

ISSN 2624-084X

Contents

Building site

On time and on budget

by Lesley Brook

Nilmini Thilakarathna wants to reduce waste in the construction industry.

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Video: Kiritapu Murray | Otago polytechnic

A four-footed friend

by Lesley Brook

Kiritapu Murray's research for her Masters of Professional Practice related to her work as a counsellor using animal therapy.

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Green Island Shed children's birdboxes

Building community engagement

by Lesley Brook

Occupational therapy students have helped the new Green Island Shed engage local children.

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding behaviours

by Lesley Brook

Many babies are not exclusively breastfed for as long as recommended for their health.

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Backpack design by Casey Munro

A field of his own

by Lesley Brook

One of our Product Design students has helped the University of Otago to test a health treatment innovation.

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Nursing students working on community projects

Improving community wellbeing

by Lesley Brook

A new model provides structure for student community projects.

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More Trees Please

More Trees Please

by Lesley Brook

Our students organised an event for volunteers to get outdoors and improve the local environment.

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Transformation Mindset

Shaping the future

by Lesley Brook

Prof Samuel Mann is hopeful about the future and how computing can help.

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Letting go

Managing anxiety

by Lesley Brook

Children are increasingly suffering from anxiety, but help is at hand.

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