Research centres and institutes
We are at the heart of science discovery in New Zealand, with our own research centres and strong links to many other organisations and universities.
Centres and institutes
These research centres and institutes are affiliated with the Wellington Faculty of Science or a school within the Faculty.
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.
Centre for Applied Cross-cultural Research
A centre based in Victoria University of Wellington's School of Psychology researching globalisation, migration and cultural diversity.
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 for Science in Society
Researchers interested in the relationship between science, scientists, society, the history of science, and the communication of scientific information.
Ferrier Research Institute
A team of expert carbohydrate chemists and analysts carrying out research on drugs, materials and technology.
Institute of Geophysics
A centre based in the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences researching geophysics, meteorology and tectonics.
MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
A group building materials and devices from atoms and molecules, developing and applying cutting edge techniques in physics, chemistry and engineering.
Malaghan Institute of Medical Research
A leading medical research institute focused on finding cures for cancer, asthma & allergy, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and infectious disease.
New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute
Researchers and policy thinkers working on climate change science, issues and decisions.
Victoria University Coastal Ecology Laboratory
An active research facility based in Island Bay studying coastal-based organisms.
VILLA—Victoria Institute for Links with Latin America
VILLA is a cross-disciplinary institute aiming to encourage our university's expanding links with academics, diplomats and policymakers in Latin America.
Research links and collaboration
The Wellington Faculty of Science also has strong links with:
- Antarctica New Zealand
- Callaghan Innovation
- Capital and Coast District Health Board
- Cawthron Institute
- Child, Youth and Family
- Department of Conservation
- Department of Corrections
- GNS Science
- Institute of Environmental Science and Research
- Landcare Research
- Land Information New Zealand
- Medical Research Institute of New Zealand
- MetService
- Ministry for Primary Industries
- NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research)
- Royal Society of New Zealand
- Statistics New Zealand
- Zealandia