Centres and institutes
We are at the heart of science and engineering discovery in New Zealand—both through our own research centres and through our links to other organisations.
Centres within the Faculty
These research centres operate within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Centre for Biodiscovery
An interdisciplinary centre which aims to enhance human health and wellbeing through discovery of unique natural products and biological pathways and processes.
Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology
A conservation management and sustainability research centre based in the School of Biological Sciences.
Centre of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
We offer expertise across several technology themes in the AI and machine learning space, with a wide variety of applications to real-world industries.
Affiliated centres and institutes
These centres and institutes are affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering, but operate independently.
Antarctic Research Centre
A world-leading research centre enhancing knowledge on the Antarctic's response to climate change and the consequences, both globally and for New Zealand.
Ferrier Research Institute
The Ferrier Research Institute does fundamental, applied, and commercial research alongside graduate teaching and student supervision.
MacDiarmid Institute
A network of leading researchers partnering with industry and government to address global challenges such as clean water, renewable energy, and climate change.
Paihau—Robinson Research Institute
Our staff and students do industry-relevant research including robotics, magnetic sensors, and superconductor technologies for MRI and ultra-efficient aircraft.