Welcome to the Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies. We are the only centre dedicated to Aotearoa New Zealand Studies in the world. Our aim is to host and promote multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research relating to New Zealand, including international comparative projects.
Professor Brigitte Bӧnisch-Brednich, Director
Kia Tika, Kia Pono—For A Just Society
A three-day conference exploring new ideas and shared solutions for building a fairer, more sustainable Aotearoa. Join leading thinkers and community voices as we imagine what a just society could look like.
What we do
Seminars and conferences
Discover our upcoming seminars and conferences, and explore our past events.
Fellowships and scholarships
We fund the JD Stout Fellowship and host visiting scholars, and provide scholarships for students of New Zealand Studies and Museum and Heritage Studies.
Publications
Find out about our publications including books, podcasts, and the Journal of New Zealand Studies.
Postgraduate subjects
New Zealand Studies
Find out how New Zealanders understand their identity—looking at themes that span New Zealand's literary, oral, and written history.
Discover New Zealand StudiesMuseum and Heritage Studies
Gain the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and experience you need for a career in the GLAM sector or in heritage management.
Find out morePostgraduate qualifications
Master of Arts
Build on your Honours degree with advanced study and research at Master's level and become a leader in your field.
Master of Museum and Heritage Practice
Launch a career in the museum and heritage sector or take your existing career in a new direction with this professional and academic programme.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Victoria University of Wellington is the number one research institution in New Zealand—there’s no better place to gain your PhD.