A new research project by University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau and Pacific partners aims to investigate mental health challenges in Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu as these countries navigate the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate crisis. We're thrilled to be leading this amazing project! uniservices.co.nz/comprehensivel…

Congratulations to Professor Boyd Swinburn, DIET Programme Co-Director, on his recent prestigious awards including WPT James Award of Public Health Research, an International award from World Obesity, and the Gluckman Medal Recipient for 2022 from University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau! #StaffRecognition

Are you passionate about data? We're seeking an experienced data manager to join our busy and growing team! As a Data Manager you will be responsible for setting-up, testing and maintaining study databases and reports. Find out more about this opportunity! careers.uniservices.co.nz/jobdetails/aji…

Special thanks to our amazing social committee for planning fun and educational activities for the team. This year's annual scavenger hunt took place in August bringing out our competitive sides and enlightening us on all things clinical trials! Congrats to Team Non-Inferiority!

An amazing experience getting a first-hand glimpse into the great mahi that our NetworkZ team does across Aotearoa, aimed at achieving improved patient outcomes! Find out more about NetworkZ's multidisciplinary healthcare simulation training programme - networkz.ac.nz

Why is making more and better use of digital technologies one of the five ‘system shifts’ the New Zealand government is emphasising in the healthcare system? #DigitalHealth Read this article, 'Digital Technologies Enabling Equity and Scale in Healthcare': uniservices.co.nz/digital-techno…

NIHI is on the hunt for a Project Manager to join our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for several projects that focuses on health data registry management, health evaluation programmes, and chronic conditions management. Find out more! careers.uniservices.co.nz/jobdetails/aji…

Developed to provide young people with support in managing stress and anxiety, SPARX is a free, highly engaging interactive tool that teaches users cognitive behavioural therapy techniques that can help them battle difficult emotions. #MentalHealth MHAWNZ youtu.be/C9g8WMrfxnc

NetworkZ have successfully launched their first Obstetric/Gynae course. A big shout out to content experts from Middlemore and Auckland City Hospitals for bringing this together and the successful pilot! Also MedicFX, for the great models! #HealthcareTraining #MedicalTraining

Congratulations and a huge thank you to some of our long serving staff members! ▪ Elaine Umali, Programme Manager ▪ Jacqui Grey, Project Manager ▪ Sarah Douglas, Project Support Manager ▪ Mahfuz Rahman, Development and Technology Lead ▪ Angela Wadham, Project Portfolio Lead

The NIHI whānau is thrilled to welcome Alexandra Rengifo to our Digital Solutions team! Alexandra is a UX/UI designer with a multidiscipline background in graphic and industrial design, she has a keen interest in human-centred design and social impact projects. #WelcomeOnBoard

NIHI is excited to be collaborating with University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau and colleagues at Wake Forest University in the US to roll out the CENIC-NZ study. The CENIC-NZ study will be able to measure the attitudes, concerns and likely behaviours of people who smoke in NZ towards the legislation. #Smokefree2025

We are thrilled to welcome Adrianna Yiu to the whānau, joining us as a Digital Design and Delivery Coordinator. She is passionate about using user-centred research and design to solve problems. With the team at NIHI, Adrianna hopes to make a positive difference to the community.

The HealthY Policy Evaluation (HYPE) team's first published study paper reports an analysis of DHB Healthy Food and Drink Policies and concludes that a uniform mandatory food policy would be more effective than the current voluntary policies. @DrGerritsen pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35999800/

Prenatal exposure to alcohol (PAE) represents a significant public health concern. New publication by NIHI researchers led by Joanna Chu, studies the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on neurodevelopmental outcomes. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Welcome to the NIHI whānau, Helen Fitzgerald! Helen is excited about joining the team in the role of Project Manager where she will manage key health and wellbeing projects to enable the delivery of effective and equitable healthcare in Aotearoa, and beyond.

Last week the NetworkZ team attended the NZASH conference in Wellington, where we were able to connect with simulation educators and specialists from all around Aotearoa. The NetworkZ team presented a workshop on ‘Why Realism Counts’ and participated in panel discussions.

The Nutrition Survey Development Newsletter is now available. Find out about the latest updates! mailchi.mp/9ccd5d5156e1/n… If you would like to be added to the newsletter distribution list, please email [email protected] #Nutrition #HealthyEating

Congratulations to Associate Professor David Newcombe on his HRC New Zealand Project Grant for the proposal, The Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes for Methamphetamine Dependence in Aotearoa. NIHI is thrilled to be supporting the rollout of this research! #Methamphetamine #Research

New website for SPARX, a free e-therapy game that helps New Zealand youth combat mild to moderate depression, is live now! sparx.org.nz Read the media release here: uniservices.co.nz/new-sparx-webs… #CBT #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellbeing