Online masterclass: Hot topics in public health
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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Climate Change,
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young people,
Food,
sustainability,
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Join this online personal and professional development opportunity presents the latest thinking on a range of complex and challenging issues impacting public health in Aotearoa.
Date: Thursday 16th October 2025.
Time: Noon to 1pm.
Location: Online via Zoom. A link will be included in the registration confirmation email.
Cost: FREE.
Talks will be 15 minutes each and led by three leading academics, based across the University of Otago's Christchurch, Dunedin and Wellington campuses.
- If you like a lolly, you’ll like a vape – listening to young adults with Dr Robin Quigg (Raukawa, Ngāti Tamaterā);
- Estimating health impacts of climate change in the Asia-Pacific with Professor Simon Hales; and
- Local food, sustainable food with Dr Christina McKerchar (Ngāti Kahungunu, Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou).
This event is ideal for those with an interest in public health services, support, or research. A brief summary of postgraduate study options at the end of the event.
Find out more about this public health online masterclass from the University of Otago, including how to register.