Centres and institutes
There is a range of centres and institutes at the Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Centre for Strategic Studies
The Centre for Strategic Studies is the New Zealand anchor for research, teaching and public dialogue on strategic and security issues.
Acting Director
Senior Lecturer
School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations
Deaf Studies Research Unit
The Deaf Studies Research Unit conducts research on topics relating to Deaf people and their language in New Zealand.
Dr David McKee
Dr David McKee
Interested Party
School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
English Language Institute
The English Language Institute offers high-quality, intensive English language courses for speakers of other languages who are preparing for tertiary study, or who need English for professional purposes.
Director
Director English Language Institute
School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
International Institute of Modern Letters
The International Institute of Modern Letters is the home of creative writing at Victoria, focusing on contemporary and imaginative writing at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Director
Director
Institute of Modern Letters
Language Learning Centre
The Language Learning Centre is the University's technology-rich, multimedia centre supporting language learning and teaching at Victoria.
Centre Coordinator
Associate Professor · Head of School
School of Languages and Cultures
New Zealand Centre for Literary Translation
The New Zealand Centre for Literary Translation supports research projects and activities in the theory and practice of literary translation.
Director
Reader
School of Languages and Cultures
New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre
The New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre provides a national platform for China-related capability building and knowledge-sharing among tertiary institutions, the business community and public sector organisations in New Zealand for effective engagement with China.
Director
Director, NZ Contemporary China Research Centre
School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations
New Zealand India Research Institute
The New Zealand India Research Institute is a national centre of Indian studies which promotes and facilitates research on India and India-New Zealand relations and engages with government, business and community organisations on India-related policy research.
Director
Director, NZ India Research Institute
Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies
The Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies was established to facilitate, encourage and coordinate academic learning and research into New Zealand society, history and culture at Victoria. The Centre is home to the Museum and Heritage Studies programme, the leading programme of its kind in New Zealand.
Director
Council Member
Vice-Chancellor's Office
Wai-te-ata Press
Wai-te-ata Press is a centre for research, lectures, demonstrations, and practical applications in printing history, information technology and design, communication theory, and cultural studies.
Director
Associate Professor
Waiteata Press