Donate to humanities and social sciences

Support the humanities and social sciences to grow creative, critical thinkers and shape a more thoughtful future.

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The humanities, social sciences, and creative arts are crucial to building a more thoughtful, engaged, and resilient world. They help us understand our past, present, and future, strengthen our cultural identity, and foster critical thinking skills that create compassionate and informed citizens.

Our research and teaching are internationally recognised. In our Faculty, students become creative and engaged thinkers. They are the next generation who imagine and express new possibilities and respond to the challenges of our time. Their work explores the fundamental questions of humanity—the questions that define who we are, what we do as humans, and why we do things.

Your support helps continue this important work.

Find out more about Te Wāhanga Aronui—Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

"At its core, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences asks the questions that matter. We create thinkers who imagine, question, understand, and shape the world from our capital city. In our current context, any support you can give towards staff and student research, facilities, and projects is vital to sustaining this work."
Professor Averil Coxhead, Dean of Te Wāhanga Aronui—Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Partner with us for a future full of possibility. Support and inspire students to pursue academic pathways through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

We welcome the chance to speak with you about your gift plans and how you can truly make a difference to creativity at the University.

Contact Laura Berry to find out how you can help.

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Laura Berry

Development Manager

Development and Alumni Relations Office