The University's strategic vision commits the University of Canterbury to continue and strengthen its focus on the research themes Sustainable Futures; Child Development; Brain, Behaviour and Language; Technology to Advance Humanity; Equality and Social Justice; and Disaster Preparedness and Resilience.
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Brain, Behaviour and Language
The world has never been as connected as it is today. In response to globalisation, language and communication is rapidly shifting and evolving, which makes linguistics an exciting field to study. Learn more about our Brain, Behaviour and Language research strengths.
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Brain, Behaviour and Language
The world has never been as connected as it is today. In response to globalisation, language and communication is rapidly shifting and evolving, which makes linguistics an exciting field to study. Learn more about our Brain, Behaviour and Language research strengths.
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Brain, Behaviour and Language
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Child Development
Our researchers explore developmental and learning indicators from infants to adolescents in behaviour, nutrition, language, and education. Learn more about Child Development at UC.
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Child Development
Our researchers explore developmental and learning indicators from infants to adolescents in behaviour, nutrition, language, and education. Learn more about Child Development at UC.
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Child Development
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Resilient Cities and Communities
Lying on the boundary of two great slowly shifting tectonic plates in the Pacific ring of fire, Aotearoa | New Zealand provides unique opportunities for researchers to explore the effects of natural disasters. Find out about Resilient Cities and Communities at UC.
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Resilient Cities and Communities
Lying on the boundary of two great slowly shifting tectonic plates in the Pacific ring of fire, Aotearoa | New Zealand provides unique opportunities for researchers to explore the effects of natural disasters. Find out about Resilient Cities and Communities at UC.
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Resilient Cities and Communities
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Equality and Social Justice
In a world of increasing connectedness, the impact of inequality, inequity, and injustice is more visible than ever. Equality and social justice is the aspiration of fairness across society – access to health care, equal pay, housing, and more. Find about our Equality and Social Justice research strengths at UC.
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Equality and Social Justice
In a world of increasing connectedness, the impact of inequality, inequity, and injustice is more visible than ever. Equality and social justice is the aspiration of fairness across society – access to health care, equal pay, housing, and more. Find about our Equality and Social Justice research strengths at UC.
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Equality and Social Justice
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Sustainable Futures
Where nature and knowledge collide, UC researchers are building Sustainable Futures. In a world of increasing connectedness and interdependencies, UC is on a mission to advance our understanding of the natural world so we can make changes today that secure a sustainable future for generations to come. Learn more about Sustainable Futures at UC.
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Sustainable Futures
Where nature and knowledge collide, UC researchers are building Sustainable Futures. In a world of increasing connectedness and interdependencies, UC is on a mission to advance our understanding of the natural world so we can make changes today that secure a sustainable future for generations to come. Learn more about Sustainable Futures at UC.
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Sustainable Futures
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Technology for human advancement
Technology advancement is key to advancing humankind and overcoming the challenges of today and tomorrow. Find out more about technology for human advancement.
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Technology for human advancement
Technology advancement is key to advancing humankind and overcoming the challenges of today and tomorrow. Find out more about technology for human advancement.
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Technology for human advancement
