Centres, institutes and chairs (A-Z)
Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership
The Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership at Wellington School of Business and Government works on facilitating a transparent and ethical business sector.
Centre for Applied Cross-Cultural Research
The Centre for Cross-Cultural Research responds to the challenges of globalisation, migration and growing cultural diversity through sound theory and research.
Centre for Biodiscovery
The Centre’s research aims to enhance health and wellbeing through the discovery and development of sustainable, nature-inspired products and processes.
Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology
The Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology focuses on how to restore depleted species and communities in ecosystems impacted by human activity.
Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
CDSAI offers expertise in data science and artificial intelligence across a wide variety of different applications and industries.
Centre for Restorative Practice
The Centre for Restorative Practice work with a restorative justice lens to tackle complex social issues in contemporary Aotearoa.
Centre for Strategic Studies
The Centre for Strategic Studies is central to research and public dialogue on strategic and security issues in New Zealand.
Chair in Complexity Science
The Chair in Complexity Science uses modelling and analytical tools to uncover the complex dynamics, interdependencies, and feedback mechanisms of our world.
Chair in Sustainable Energy Systems
The Chair supports the transition to sustainable energy of the New Zealand and regional economy, and society.
Chair in the Economics of Disasters and Climate Change
Research by this Chair focuses on the economic impacts of natural disasters and climate change, and how these impacts can be mitigated and better managed.
Chair of Wellbeing and Public Policy
The Chair of Wellbeing and Public Policy is based in Wellington School of Business and Government and conducts specialist research in public wellbeing policy.
Deaf Studies Research Unit
The Deaf Studies Research Unit focuses on language learning and teaching of New Zealand Sign Language and the enrichment of the Deaf Community.
Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice
The Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice provides a focus for collaborative research and teaching on restorative justice theories, policies and practices.
Health Services Research Centre
The Health Services Research Centre focuses on the study of the health and disability needs of communities and the services provided to them.
MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
The MacDiarmid Institute is a network of top New Zealand materials scientists who push the frontiers of materials science through research and innovation.
Malaghan Institute of Medical Research
A world-leading medical research institute focused on developing treatments for cancer, asthma, allergies, arthritis, MS and infectious diseases.
National Centre for Women's Health Research Aotearoa
The National Centre for Women's Health Research Aotearoa is dedicated to improving the health outcomes of our nation's women and children.
New Zealand Centre for Public Law
The New Zealand Centre for Public Law works to stimulate interest and debate in public law issues and to promote research on these issues.
New Zealand Centre of International Economic Law
The New Zealand Centre of International Economic Law encourages discussion and research on issues relating to international economic law.
New Zealand Climate Change Institute
The New Zealand Climate Change Institute is a group of influential researchers and policy experts focused on climate change science and issues.
New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre
The Centre promotes knowledge and understanding of contemporary China in New Zealand through research, collaboration and knowledge sharing.
New Zealand India Research Institute
The Institute includes scholars from seven New Zealand universities who work together to promote and facilitate research on India and NZ-India relations.
Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children
The Roy McKenzie Centre conducts research on New Zealand families to help create better policy and laws that support strong families.
Stout Research Centre
The Stout Research Centre was established to encourage and coordinate academic research and understanding of New Zealand society, history and culture.
Te Hau Kori Centre for Physical Activity and Wellbeing
We aim to lead the delivery of policy- and practice-relevant research and the development of workforce capability for promoting physical activity in Aotearoa.