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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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FOUNDING PARTNERS CONTINUED COMMITMENT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE None of the success and positive outcomes Te Papa Hauora has brought to the community would be possible without the continued commitment of founding partners and their willingness to collaborate for the greater good. Here’s what Advisory Council members had to say about the precinct and why […]

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It’s 10.30am on a brisk Christchurch Autumn day and the ground floor of the Manawa building on Antigua Street is humming. Doctors, nurses, and students from a variety of health professions cluster at tables in the building’s café to meet or just catch up and enjoy a coffee. Next to the café is an open plan common […]

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  This year’s we’re talking hauora Research Talks featured some of our finest researchers in Canterbury, discussing your health and the health of the community. Teamed up with Ōtautahi Learning Days this year, we brought you the “Future of Health”. Join us in viewing the excellent evening of engaging kōrero below. To view the whole evening […]

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Congratulations to all the enthusiastic students who took part in our 2024 Future Leaders Programmes. We have just completed our annual week-long full-time programmes at Manawa involving over 20 final-year health students. Students came from a range of disciplines including medical, nursing, social work, clinical psychology, osteopathy, health sciences, physiotherapy, pathology research, and public health. […]

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Te Papa Hauora together with the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation took ‘Living well & ageing well’ research talks back to the Rangiora community last week. Together with Dr Susannah Stevens, Dr Leigh O’Brien, and Professor Richard Porter, we explored the topics of movement, diet and the importance of sleep and how it affects your circadian […]

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Read about Peter Townsend’s “Improving Community wellbeing” article, and why the term Community wellbeing is going to be common currency in 2024. Read more here […]

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The Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Youth Advisory Council (YAC) provides a youth voice to those in charge of health services in Canterbury. It advocates for people aged 12-24. Part of their role is producing health resources. They have partnered with us at Te Papa Hauora to produce a series of videos about endometriosis, with […]

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Te Papa Hauora together with the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation took ‘Living well & ageing well’ research talks out into the Lincoln community this week. Together with Dr Susannah Stevens, Dr Leigh O’Brien, and Professor Joe Boden, we explored the topics of movement, diet and the importance of social connections. We hope to do more […]

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A HUGE congratulations to the winners from the Health Research Society of Canterbury Emerging Researcher Awards, another really successful event supported by Canterbury Medical Research Foundation!   Well done to our winners: First Prize Andy Kindon (UC): A geospatial analysis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Rupture incidence Second Prize: Sam Gibbs (UOC): Genetic variation and its […]

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Te Papa Hauora is pleased to be hosting the Health Research Society of Canterbury’s 2023 Emerging Researcher Awards Evening here at Manawa – Thursday 26th October 5:00-7:30pm. Register here for more details info@hrsc.org.nz 2023_HRSC Emerging Researcher Awards Programme […]

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Read our chair Peter Townsend’s latest Metropol article on health systems here in Aotearoa NZ compared to others internationally, and the importance of making Ōtautahi Christchurch a special place for our healthcare workers!   https://issuu.com/metrospublishinggroupltd/docs/14_september_2023_-_metropol/11 […]

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Te Papa Hauora together with the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation bring you ‘Living well & ageing well’, a series of free community research talks. Our second event of this series is focused on movement, nutrition and the importance of connecting with your community. Come and join us to learn more about what you can do […]

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Te Papa Hauora together with the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation took ‘Living well & ageing well’ research talks out into the Rangiora community this week. Together with Dr Tracy Melzer, Professor Julia Rucklidge, and Dr Kyla-Louise Horne, we explored in depth the topic of Brain Health. We hope to do more of these talks in […]

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What a great evening of research and posters, presented by Health Research Society of Canterbury, and sponsored by Canterbury Medical Research Foundation. Congratulations to Ashley Deane, Rebecca Lee & Jenny Hamilton, winners of the night!   […]

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Join HRSC for a poster evening here 10th August at Manawa, 5.30-7.30pm. To register a poster, contact Dr Tracy Melzer president@hrsc.org.nz More information below 2023_HRSC Poster Event Flyer_A4 […]

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Read about Peter Townsend’s “Staying well this winter” article, introducing the Minor Ailment Service (MAS) being provided around the motu during winter months through participating pharmacies. This is a pilot programme meant to support whānau whilst relieving stress upon the GP and health system. Read more here […]

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On June 1st, the Health Technology Centre at Te Matatiki Toi Ora the Arts Centre officially opened. This new co-working space will provide spaces for a cluster of health technology companies and the wider community to work, providing a unique and collaborative environment in this historic building. This space also is adjacent Te Papa Hauora […]

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Te Papa Hauora together with the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation bring you ‘Living well & ageing well’, a series of free community research talks. Our first event is focused on Brain Health. Come and join us to learn more about what you can do to maintain a healthy brain from some of Canterbury’s leading researchers. […]

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Congratulations to all the enthusiastic students who took part in our 2023 Future Leaders Programmes. We have just completed two, week-long full-time programmes at Manawa involving over 40 final-year health students. Students came from a range of disciplines including medical, nursing, speech and language pathology, social work, clinical and organisational psychology, osteopathy, health sciences, physiotherapy, […]

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This year’s we’re talking hauora Research Talks featured some of our finest researchers in Canterbury, discussing your health and the health of the community. Teamed up with Ōtautahi Learning Days this year, and their theme  Kōtuituia – Weaving Curiosity ’23, we were able to provide the public with an outstanding night of engaging kōrero. To view […]

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Don’t miss this month’s Metropol Magazine with our TPH Chair Peter Townsend presenting on the strengths of our partnership with University of Otago Christchurch, University of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury & Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitaha and celebrations occurring for them.   To read the article, click here  […]

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You are invited to attend Professor Tony Walls’ Inaugural Professorial Lecture.   TITLE: Research for Children Aotearoa   Professor Tony Walls is a paediatrician and infectious diseases specialist who works at Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury. He trained at Great Ormond St Hospital for Children and completed an MD in clinical virology through the […]

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This year’s ‘We’re talking hauora’ research talks, will once again showcase health researchers from Canterbury and their work. We are joining Ōtautahi Learning Days this year, hosting excellent researchers discussing a range of topics across the many health disciplines. We hope you will join us on the night. See the line-up of incredible local researchers here […]

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Applications have closed for the Future Leaders Programme,  and the programmes are now full. Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a waiting list.   “This has been one of the most fundamental weeks of my whole degree. I now have practical tools to make a meaningful difference.” 2022 Future Leaders […]

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What a great way to end 2022 with some excellent topics discussed by our featured speakers, A Prof Sarah-Kate Millar, Jacquie Hibbs, and Dr Simone Bayer. An excellent opportunity to connect before heading into the holidays, the audience was treated to tips around looking after yourselves and your whānau through the holiday season and upcoming […]

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This  year’s 2022 ‘we’re talking health’ research talks once again showcased health researchers from Canterbury and their work. Our theme this year was “your health, the health of your whānau” with a range of interesting talks across many areas of our communities. It was exciting and inspiring to learn about the mahi in Canterbury being […]

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Join us at Manawa on 18th November for the Interprofessional Education and Practice Showcase. Sessions will be streamed live from Auckland, with networking over lunch and local discussions on IPE showcase topics. Attendance is free! Register at admin@healthprecinct.org.nz See the day’s programme below: IPE Showcase Programme 2022 […]

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This year’s ‘We’re talking health’ research talks will once again showcase health researchers from Canterbury and their work. Our theme this year is ‘Your health, the health of your whānau,’ with a range of interesting talks from across the many health disciplines. We hope you will join us on the night. Read more about our […]

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Te Papa Hauora is pleased to be hosting the Health Research Society of Canterbury’s 2022 Emerging Researcher Awards Evening here at Manawa – Thursday 20th October 5:00-7:30pm. Register here for more details tinyurl.com/emergawards22   […]

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Te Papa Hauora’s partners are coming together to co-host a series of research seminars. Researchers from across the partnership will be presenting their research in five seminars, taking place every 3 weeks on Wednesdays 4-5pm in Manawa. The next seminar ‘Co Producing Research’, 28th September in Room HP314 Manawa. The seminars are open to those […]

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The 2022 Future of Health Challenge, held with the support Te Papa Hauora and Pegasus Health, saw students from UC, Ara, and Otago University collaborating to tackle some of the challenges facing us in Aotearoa as we reimagine how we “do healthcare”.   Teams had two days to develop innovative proposals focused on one of […]

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As we are all aware, our environment is everchanging with the pandemic bringing added challenges, complexity and uncertainty. From ongoing supply chain issues to regulatory burdens and unique challenges businesses face, one thing remains certain – we are not in this alone. Join us to hear from our guest speakers who promise to provide you […]

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Te Papa Hauora is pleased to be hosting the Health Research Society of Canterbury’s 2022 Poster Expo here at Manawa – Thursday 11th August 5:30-7:30pm   […]

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The Future of Health Challenge is an opportunity for all tertiary students in Canterbury to tackle the biggest problems facing our Health sector. Te Papa Hauora is looking for innovative solutions they can implement – this is your chance to have a real impact! No experience or idea is required to take part. Also supported […]

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Enjoy our Healthcare Innovator Spotlight Series, brought to you in partnership with Via Innovations and ChristchurchNZ. We are proud to showcase Canterbury’s Healthcare Innovators. This series highlights innovation and the people behind healthcare innovation in Canterbury. The 5 Innovators series is below: Gavin Harris – Anatomical Pathologist Canterbury Laboratories Pathologists such as Gavin Harris provide […]

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It was great to see so many of you in-person and online at our Canterbury Health Innovation event last night. Thanks to Al Duncan and Webtools for hosting us. This event would not have been possible without your support. A massive thanks also to our speaker, Dr. Claire Braatvedt, who stepped in for Emily Mailes […]

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Another excellent round of Future Leaders Programme, congratulations to our 2022 Graduates! Located at the CDHB Design Lab, students were able to explore multiple facets of health care and policies concerning the well-being of our communities, finishing up with presentations on the final day. Feedback from graduates included, “This should be a compulsory part of […]

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Due to the excellent response we have had from students, the Programme is now full and we have closed applications. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email us at admin@healthprecinct.org.nz   […]

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The CHI team would like to Thank all those that registered and joined us on Tuesday for our virtual event “The Canterbury Health Innovation Network – Product to Market”. We will send an email with a link to the recordings of the presentations for those registered but were unable to join us on the evening, […]

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Welcome to 2022!!! We hope everyone has had a restful summer break, and have returned to the new year refreshed and ready. It has been a while since we have posted on the website and why not begin the year with Peter Townsend’s article in the latest Metropol’s The Influencers. https://metropol.co.nz/the-influencers-peter-townsend-10/ […]

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COVID has created challenges but also opportunities for the nursing profession. Canterbury’s education institutes are experiencing a surge in applications, and demand for nurses is high with quarantine, vaccination, contact tracing and community support roles pulling them away from traditional workplaces. All of Te Papa Hauora’s partners are involved in nursing education. Click HERE to […]

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Te Papa Hauora recently held its annual Mid-Summer Seminar. The theme was sustainability innovations happening within our local healthcare sector. A range of interesting and compelling presentations were given by TPH partners and others in our health system on efforts being made to implement innovations that are environmentally and financial sustainable. Please take some time […]

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The 2021 Canterbury Healthcare Challenge presentation event took place last Wednesday and was a resounding success. Four multi-disciplinary teams made up of health professionals and health students from Canterbury DHB, Canterbury community and tertiary institutions, worked together to develop a management plan for a fictional patient with complex needs. The Te Papa Hauora sponsored challenge […]

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This year’s 2021 ‘we’re talking health’ research talks once again showcased health researchers from Canterbury and their work. Our theme this year was ‘starting well, living well and ageing well, with a range of interesting talks from across the age spectrum. A special thank you to our speakers. It was enriching to hear about the […]

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Click here to enjoy this article featuring the UC speakers at Te Papa Hauora’s 2021 ‘We’re talking health’ Research Event – starting well, living well and ageing well. […]

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When: Thursday 4 November 5.30-7.30pm ONLINE To keep our community safe, we have moved our event online. This year’s ‘we’re talking health’ research talks will once again showcase health researchers from Canterbury and their work. Our theme this year is ‘starting well, living well and ageing well, with a range of interesting talks from across […]

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Hear about some of Te Papa Hauora’s latest activities from Peter Townsend, Chair of the Te Papa Hauora Advisory Council, in this month’s Metropol. […]

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Enjoy the latest message from Peter Townsend, Chair of the Te Papa Hauora Advisory Council – coming to you this time in the Metropol. […]

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Sadly we have had to postpone this event, but hope to hold it again in the future. […]

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Te Papa Hauora are pleased to be hosting the Health Research Society of Canterbury’s 2021 Poster Expo here at Manawa – Thursday 5th August 5.30-7.30pm […]

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Come along and learn all about endometriosis and adenomyosis from specialist gynaecologist and surgeon Dr. Michael East. Monday 2 August 6.30-8.30pm Manawa, 276 Antigua St Free entry but registration essential. Brought to you by the CDHB Youth Advisory Council and Te Papa Hauora […]

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The next Canterbury Health Innovation networking event is coming up! INNOVATION WITHIN OUR HEALTH SYSTEM This is a joint event with Canterbury Tech, hosted by  Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct. Come along to hear from three guest speakers talking about innovation from within the health system. For more information and to register click here.   […]

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Te Papa Hauora is partnering with UCE to hold a Future of Health Challenge for our tertiary students CHALLENGE INFORMATION The Future of Health Challenge is an opportunity for all tertiary students in Canterbury, from all levels and disciplines to work together in teams to envision tomorrow’s healthcare provision. The Challenge lets students engage with […]

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Growth to Commercialisation.  Come and join the CHI network at the next event to catch up with others in health innovation in Canterbury and hear from some of our leading local health technology businesses share their growth to commercialisation stories. Learn about the company’s early days through to today, challenges, opportunities, key insights and advice […]

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It was a real pleasure to hold the Future Leaders Programme in mid May and see a different perspective of health issues through the eyes of students reaching the end of their formal training. We had 21 students from a range of health disciplines come together for the week, their closing task was to design […]

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Thanks to everyone who joined our recent Techweek2021 Techie Brekkie. Our guests were treated to a wonderful mihiwhakatau, karakia and waiata from Te Korowai Atawhai team members. A special thank you to event MC Peter Townsend from Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct and keynote speakers the Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall and New Zealand Health Innovation […]

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Congratulations to the 21 enthusiastic final-year health students who took part in our Future Leaders Programme recently. The Programme was designed to encourage the students to think beyond their roles and explore their leadership potential. The course concluded with a full-day group challenge where students designed a South Island health system. IMPRESSIVE! We wish the […]

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Health and well being are very much centre stage at present. With the recent announcements on the Health and Systems Disability Review and ongoing developments with COVID 19, nationally and internationally, the public preoccupation with health-related issues is perfectly understandable. This underlines the import role Te Papa Hauora plays in coordinating activities relating to health […]

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We were thrilled to be involved in the re-ignition of the Canterbury Health Innovation Network first. Thanks to the New Zealand Clinical Research (formerly CCST) for hosting the first event for 2021. It was great to re-connect and hear a little about what’s happening in the Canterbury health tech sector. Visit the CHI website for more details […]

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The Canterbury Health Innovation is back! Te Papa Hauora is excited to be involved in the re-ignition of the  Canterbury Health Innovation Network. Come and join us for our first event on Tuesday 13 April, 5pm at the New Zealand Clinical Research (formerly CCST), Level 4/264 Antigua Street, Christchurch. Register below: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/…/the-canterbury-health…   […]

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Read Peter Townsend’s article in the latest Metropol’s The Influencers.  He talks about the need to improve the interface between education and the workplace. https://metropol.co.nz/the-influencers-peter-townsend-5/ […]

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Te Papa Hauora is hosting the New Zealand Brain Research Institute’s Brain Health Matters event to mark International Brain Awareness Month. Come and join us at this free event to hear leading researchers here in Canterbury talk about why your brain health matters. When: Wednesday 24th March Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm  (refreshments from 5pm, talks start at […]

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I hope most of you will get quality time over Easter to relax in what is a very busy and pressured health sector. To those of you providing health services over the Easter period, thanks for all you do, and for the commitment you make. At Te Papa Hauora we continue to build up our […]

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Leadership in Health. Te Papa Hauora is now in the lead up to the ‘Future Leaders’ Programme’ scheduled for May 17 to 21. This will involve Health Students who are advanced in their training being exposed to a wide range of health- related interesting topics with a variety of leading health professionals. It is focused […]

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Read Peter Townsend’s article in the Metropol where he talks about Health at the forefront. https://issuu.com/metrospublis…/docs/04_feb_issu_export/59 […]

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2021 is promising to be another challenging year in health. At Te Papa Hauora we are well prepared for that. We have planned a series of events that will increase the profile of health in our region, encourage research findings to be widely disseminated, and support health education at various levels in the system. We […]

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As 2020 draws to a close, We leave the year behind us. A year that put us to the test, But identified our finest. The Health Precinct carried on, Despite the Covid troubles, We continued to just get along, By working in our bubbles. Research was brought to the fore, As was collaboration, We promoted […]

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Enjoy Peter Townsend’s article in the latest Metropol where he talks about two key players in Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct (TPH) receiving high recognition from their respective institutions. – Page 54 https://issuu.com/metrosp…/docs/issu_export_17_dec_2020/54 […]

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A huge thank you to Stella Ward, and our amazingly talented group of presenters who shared a taste of their innovations at our Manawa Christmas event. It was a fun evening, where we all learnt about some of the technology that’s being developed within our partner institutes to improve health outcomes. A great evening! […]

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A huge congratulations to our very own TPH Council Member, Professor David Murdoch, who was recently awarded the Distinguished Research Medal – the highest honour of the University of Otago. Professor Murdoch, based in Christchurch, is a recognised world leader in the study, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, particularly respiratory infections. […]

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Congratulations to Professor Gail Gillon, a founding member of the Te Papa Hauora Advisory Council. Gail has received the University of Canterbury’s highest research honour for her internationally renowned work aimed at improving children’s learning and wellbeing, the UC 2020 Research Medal. https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/…/helping-children-read… […]

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Thanks to everyone who attended the Health Research Society of Canterbury’s poster evening here at Manawa. Congratulations to Gretel and Sam who won the top prizes on the night. It was great to read about some of the excellent studies taking place here in Canterbury by local researchers. Here are the winner’s photos – Gretel […]

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Thank you to those who came and joined us at Manawa on Friday to link into the 2020 Interprofessional Education and Practice Showcase – held by AUT and Auckland University. It was a highly informative day, and great that we could be together. Thanks also to our local clinicians and researchers who presented virtually on […]

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Winners of the inaugural HealthTech Supernode Challenge – a national innovation challenge powered by ChristchurchNZ, Kiwinet, and Ryman Healthcare – were announced at the Awards Ceremony held at Manawa in the Health Precinct on 22 October. After an electrifying and inspiring series of pitches, Richard McCulloch from NextStep was crowned as the Best Startup Team […]

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Thank you to everyone who attended our research talks – held here at Manawa and online. It was a great evening, some very interesting facts learned and lots of laughs thanks to our singing haematology lecturer Sean! A special thank you to our speakers. It was enriching to hear about the exceptional research that is […]

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Recently the Canterbury Collaborative Simulation Interest Group together with Te Papa Hauora held a simulation evening at Manawa. The event showcased the latest innovation and practices in healthcare simulation in the Canterbury region. Guests enjoyed a range of presentations from health professionals across various institutions on how they collaborate together and use simulation for education, […]

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Professor David Murdoch, University of Otago, Christchurch Dean, and member of Te Papa Hauora’s Advisory Council, is on the Oxford University trial steering committee providing expert oversight on the vaccine development. Click here to read the article. […]

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Thank you to those who attended Te Papa Hauora’s free public information evening on COVID 19 Thursday 23 July.  If you missed it, please feel free to watch the recording here.  It was a great opportunity to hear from our four experts on the following topics: Vaccine development –  Professor David Murdoch, University of Otago Christchurch Dean & […]

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Enjoy these excellent articles from our Te Papa Hauora Advisory Council Members and other key leaders in health delivery, research and education in Canterbury. These articles focus on how health services, education, and research will change, improve and what needs to be prioritised as a result of COVID-19. Please share with your colleagues, friends and […]

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Collaboration at work – Professor John Dalrymple-Alford of UC’s School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing joined University of Oregon and University of Auckland researchers on a study that used high-resolution imaging and 3-D computer modelling to understand neuron connections. https://medicalxpress.com/…/2021-03-team-strategies… MEDICALXPRESS.COM Research team unlocks strategies driving neuron connections […]

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The Science Media Centre asks experts from TPH’s partners, Otago University and University of Canterbury, to comment on Covid-19 saliva testing. https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/…/how-do-the…/ […]

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The University of Canterbury Child Well-being Research Institute is excited to present the 2021 Child Well-being Research Symposium.  This two-day symposium is focused on the latest research findings and their practical implications.  It is a must for practitioners working to support the success and well-being of children and their whanāu. https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/…/child-well-being… #UCChildwellbeing […]

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The Canterbury health, education and research sectors have been front and centre during the COVID-19 crisis, and every part of our health system has worked hard to prepare for, and respond to this unprecedented situation. We have always known what extraordinary, dedicated people we have in Canterbury and how good we are at collaborating and […]

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Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct hosted a public information evening on Coronavirus Covid-19 Monday 9 March where more than 150 people got the chance to ask questions of a panel of Canterbury-based experts. Thank you to our panellists, particularly Professor David Murdoch, for participating in our public information evening on the rapidly developing Coronavirus Covid-19 […]

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Child and Family Psychologist Sarah Whitcombe-Dobbs spoke to RNZ’s Jesse Mulligan about how parents can manage their children’s anxiety or questions about COVID-19. Sarah is on the panel for Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct’s public event on Monday 9 March “The science behind the Coronavirus Covid-19 and what it means to you and your family”. […]

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On December 3rd Te Papa Hauora held its first Manawa Christmas event. This was a highly successful evening with networking drinks and nibbles followed by dynamic short presentations from researchers within Te Papa Hauora’s partner institutes. Click here for photos and more information. […]

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Well-know Cantabrian Peter Townsend has been appointed as the new Independent Chair of Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct’s Advisory Council. Media Release […]

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After five years leading the development of Canterbury’s Health Precinct Advisory Council (HPAC) its Independent Chair, Professor Ian Town is stepping down. Media release […]

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