Research Strengths

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.

Where nature and knowledge collide, University of Canterbury researchers are building towards a more Sustainable Future.

Young people are the future. University of Canterbury researchers are committed to exploring developmental and learning indicators of infants through to adolescents in areas including behaviour, nutrition, language and education.

Technology advancement is key to advancing humankind and overcoming the challenges of today and tomorrow. University of Canterbury academics are leaders in their fields and passionate about solving the challenges of the future.

In response to globalisation, language and communication is rapidly shifting and evolving. The University of Canterbury is at the forefront of language research, exploring the connection between language and society, how language changes over time and the systems of speech sounds.

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 and understand the effects of natural disasters.