Join us for the next event in: Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University Excellence Series. This series has been designed to showcase leadership in various disciplines including the opportunity to promote the University’s distinctive and impactful applied research. This series celebrates research excellence and promotes a public forum to a broader community, highlighting Lincoln University’s specialist land-based contribution to driving New Zealand’s prosperity and intergenerational wellbeing.
Oxygen is essential for human beings to survive, and reducing oxygen levels in the body can be detrimental to health. A substantial drop in oxygen availability, similar to what occurs with climbers going to high altitudes can result in fatigue, headaches, pulmonary or cerebral oedema, unconsciousness and even death. However, reducing oxygen to less severe levels in the body for shorter periods of time can, on the other hand, provide health and athletic performance benefits. But what level of hypoxia (low oxygen levels) is safe? How do athletes use altitude and hypoxia to improve performance? What is the connection between hypoxia and human health?
Please note: this event is being held in a new venue on campus - Waimarie Building