Come and join us for an evening of talks from Canterbury researchers who are improving healthcare for us all. This year our ‘we’re talking hauora’ research talks showcases eight incredible researchers who will share their work across a range of health topics. There is something for everyone! We hope you will join us on the night. Where: Manawa […]
A groundbreaking project funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is transforming how students develop relationships with infants. Grounded in the concept of whanaungatanga—the Māori principle of fostering meaningful connections—this initiative prioritizes relational skills over simple caregiving techniques. Researchers from the University of Canterbury and the University of Otago are collaborating to […]
Taliah Su’a, a dedicated PhD candidate at the University of Otago, Christchurch, is making significant strides in understanding acute rheumatic fever (ARF) among children in Canterbury. Her research, supported by Research for Children Aotearoa, the Pasifika Medical Association Group, and Putahi Manawa, focuses on analyzing a decade’s worth of clinical data to uncover patterns and […]
Te Papa Hauora and Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Youth Advisory Council teamed up with Child & Family Psychologist Nicola McDonald to produce the latest installment of the ‘Let’s Talk The Feels’ with a series on grief. Below is the Youth Advisory Council’s description of this latest instalment of their mahi. ‘Let’s Talk The Feels’ focuses on […]
After an excellent showcase of research featuring 10 abstract talks, we congratulate the winners of the 2024 Emerging Researchers Award winners: Best Postdoctoral Presentation: Hector Mancilla Title: Healing wounds and Halting Cancer: Intelligent Peptidomimetic Design to Control and Regulate Cell Migration Email: hector.mancilladiaz@canterbury.ac.nz Best Postgraduate Presentation: Pav Devananthan Title: Application of Human Tissue […]
AI and Health Forum and Networking Event 18th September AI and health continue to be a much talked about topic amongst whānau, colleagues and often in the news. “How can AI improve our health systems?” “What AI is already being used in health?” Hosted by Te Papa Hauora, organisers from University of Otago Christchurch, University […]
On Friday, 2oth September, the Canterbury Interprofessional Healthcare Team Challenge was held at Manawa. This years’ event was supported by Te Papa Hauora and featured participants and mentors across University of Otago Christchurch, University of Canterbury and Te Whatu Ora. ‘Mr Ioane Tino,’ a fictitious patient who presented themselves at Emergency Department with a range […]
It’s that time of year again – the Annual Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Youth Advisory Council Fundraiser Quiz Night has returned with an incredible range of prizes for quiz, raffle and silent auction winners! Seriously this year we have it all from nature cruises, to axe throwing, escape rooms, pool and spa vouchers, dining experiences, and […]
Last weekend Te Papa Hauora supported the University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) and the ‘Future of Health’ Disrupt Challenge, held at Manawa. This event involved over 50 undergrad and graduate students, mixed in multi-disciplinary teams, over an intense weekend exploring solutions to some of the big problems facing the health sector. Assisted by […]
Congratulations to Ben Topham (University of Otago Christchurch), S.M Akramul Kabir (University of Otago Christchurch) and Jemima Ganderton (University of Canterbury) for winning top poster prizes for last week’s HRSC Poster Evening. This event focused on local research occurring in Canterbury, with an incredible 38 posters submitted and displayed. Attendees enjoyed pizza and refreshments in […]