Research groups and centres
UC has a number of research centres and groups across Aotearoa, and in other parts of the globe, working on research with impact to make a positive difference for people and the planet.
Flagship research institutes
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Biomolecular Interaction Centre
The Biomolecular Interaction Centre (BIC) is a multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to the study of molecular interactions critical to biological function. Learn more about the Biomolecular Interaction Centre by exploring the links below.
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Biomolecular Interaction Centre
The Biomolecular Interaction Centre (BIC) is a multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to the study of molecular interactions critical to biological function. Learn more about the Biomolecular Interaction Centre by exploring the links below.
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Biomolecular Interaction Centre
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Child Well-being Research Institute
UC's Child Wellbeing Research Institute nurtures research excellence to support children's holistic well-being. Learn about our Child Wellbeing Research Institute.
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Child Well-being Research Institute
UC's Child Wellbeing Research Institute nurtures research excellence to support children's holistic well-being. Learn about our Child Wellbeing Research Institute.
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Child Well-being Research Institute
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Geospatial Research Institute
The Geospatial Research Institute does interdisciplinary, partnership-based geospatial research across the social and physical sciences. Our research is culturally appropriate, ethical, and engaged. Find out more about the Geospatial Research Institute.
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Geospatial Research Institute
The Geospatial Research Institute does interdisciplinary, partnership-based geospatial research across the social and physical sciences. Our research is culturally appropriate, ethical, and engaged. Find out more about the Geospatial Research Institute.
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Geospatial Research Institute
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New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour
The New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour (NZILBB) is a multi-disciplinary centre dedicated to studying human language. From linguistics and language disorders to memory and cognitive science, our researchers come from a wide range of disciplines.
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New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour
The New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour (NZILBB) is a multi-disciplinary centre dedicated to studying human language. From linguistics and language disorders to memory and cognitive science, our researchers come from a wide range of disciplines.
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New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour
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QuakeCoRE
QuakeCoRE is transforming the earthquake resilience of communities and societies through innovative, world‐class research, human capability development, and deep national and international collaboration. We are a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) funded by the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission. Learn more about QuakeCoRE.
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QuakeCoRE
QuakeCoRE is transforming the earthquake resilience of communities and societies through innovative, world‐class research, human capability development, and deep national and international collaboration. We are a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) funded by the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission. Learn more about QuakeCoRE.
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QuakeCoRE
Featured research groups and centres
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Biomathematics Research Centre
Set up in 1996 to promote Biomathematics and Biostatistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Biomathematics Research Centre has a number of research groups. Learn more about the centre.
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Biomathematics Research Centre
Set up in 1996 to promote Biomathematics and Biostatistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Biomathematics Research Centre has a number of research groups. Learn more about the centre.
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Biomathematics Research Centre
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Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering is an active area of research at the University of Canterbury with a robust postgraduate programme. We are active in research that integrates principles of engineering and biological sciences to develop technologies and treatments to improve human health
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Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering is an active area of research at the University of Canterbury with a robust postgraduate programme. We are active in research that integrates principles of engineering and biological sciences to develop technologies and treatments to improve human health
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Biomedical Engineering
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Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety
UC's Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety (INBI) aims to contribute to increased understanding and more effective management of emerging biotechnologies. Learn about the Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety.
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Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety
UC's Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety (INBI) aims to contribute to increased understanding and more effective management of emerging biotechnologies. Learn about the Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety.
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Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety
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Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Marine Ecology (CEAME)
UC's Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Marine Ecology (CEAME) is a partnership approach for training students by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and UC's School of Biological Sciences. Learn more about the Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Marine Ecology.
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Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Marine Ecology (CEAME)
UC's Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Marine Ecology (CEAME) is a partnership approach for training students by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and UC's School of Biological Sciences. Learn more about the Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Marine Ecology.
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Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Marine Ecology (CEAME)
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Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience (CURe)
UC's Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience (CURe) is a transdisciplinary research team that seeks to build the resilience of communities through innovative, collaborative, and inclusive research that's focused on equitable and sustainable urban systems. Learn about our Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience.
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Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience (CURe)
UC's Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience (CURe) is a transdisciplinary research team that seeks to build the resilience of communities through innovative, collaborative, and inclusive research that's focused on equitable and sustainable urban systems. Learn about our Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience.
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Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience (CURe)
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Food Transitions 2050
The Joint Postgraduate School Food Transitions 2050 is a partnership initiative between UC, Lincoln University, Plant & Food Research, Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, and AgResearch. Learn about Food Transitions 2050.
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Food Transitions 2050
The Joint Postgraduate School Food Transitions 2050 is a partnership initiative between UC, Lincoln University, Plant & Food Research, Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, and AgResearch. Learn about Food Transitions 2050.
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Food Transitions 2050
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Gateway Antarctica
Gateway Antarctica is the Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research at UC. We aim to enhance understanding of Antarctica in the context of the global environment. The centre is a focal point for Antarctic study. Learn about Gateway Antarctica.
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Gateway Antarctica
Gateway Antarctica is the Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research at UC. We aim to enhance understanding of Antarctica in the context of the global environment. The centre is a focal point for Antarctic study. Learn about Gateway Antarctica.
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Gateway Antarctica
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Human Interface Technology Laboratory NZ (HIT Lab NZ)
Hangarau Tangata, Tangata Hangarau
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Human Interface Technology Laboratory NZ (HIT Lab NZ)
Hangarau Tangata, Tangata Hangarau
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Human Interface Technology Laboratory NZ (HIT Lab NZ)
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New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies
The New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies (NZCHAS) brings together scholars from the humanities and social sciences whose research and teaching is concerned with the conceptual and material treatment of nonhuman animals in culture, society, and history.
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New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies
The New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies (NZCHAS) brings together scholars from the humanities and social sciences whose research and teaching is concerned with the conceptual and material treatment of nonhuman animals in culture, society, and history.
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New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies
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New Zealand South Asia Centre
The New Zealand South Asia Centre (NZSAC) at UC is designed to promote recognition and understanding of South Asian societies and cultures in New Zealand.
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New Zealand South Asia Centre
The New Zealand South Asia Centre (NZSAC) at UC is designed to promote recognition and understanding of South Asian societies and cultures in New Zealand.
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New Zealand South Asia Centre
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Ngāi Tahu Research Centre
The Ngāi Tahu Research Centre (NTRC) was founded to be a leader in indigenous scholarship and provide a centre for the intellectual capital and development of Ngāi Tahu, the principal Māori iwi of the southern region of New Zealand.
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Ngāi Tahu Research Centre
The Ngāi Tahu Research Centre (NTRC) was founded to be a leader in indigenous scholarship and provide a centre for the intellectual capital and development of Ngāi Tahu, the principal Māori iwi of the southern region of New Zealand.
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Ngāi Tahu Research Centre
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Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and Research
UC's Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and Research is a state of the art facility at St Georges Medical Centre. It helps people with swallowing and communication disorders recover function or improve sufficiently to gain the best possible quality of life. Learn more about the Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and Research.
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Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and Research
UC's Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and Research is a state of the art facility at St Georges Medical Centre. It helps people with swallowing and communication disorders recover function or improve sufficiently to gain the best possible quality of life. Learn more about the Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and Research.
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Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and Research
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Spatial Engineering Research Centre
The Spatial Engineering Research Centre (SERC) is an academic research centre hosted by UC's College of Engineering. The SERC team includes experienced research scientists, engineers, and PhD and graduate students, who can support a range of geospatial technologies.
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Spatial Engineering Research Centre
The Spatial Engineering Research Centre (SERC) is an academic research centre hosted by UC's College of Engineering. The SERC team includes experienced research scientists, engineers, and PhD and graduate students, who can support a range of geospatial technologies.
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Spatial Engineering Research Centre
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Electric Power Engineering Centre
Te Hiranga Pūhanga Hiko
UC's Electric Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre) is New Zealand’s pioneering research centre for electric power and clean energy applications. Learn about our Electric Power Engineering Centre.
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Electric Power Engineering Centre
Te Hiranga Pūhanga Hiko
UC's Electric Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre) is New Zealand’s pioneering research centre for electric power and clean energy applications. Learn about our Electric Power Engineering Centre.
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Electric Power Engineering Centre
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Te Ru Rangahau | The Maori Research Laboratory
Te Ru Rangahau
Te Ru Rangahau | The Maori Research Laboratory supports and promotes the Strategy for Māori Development at UC. We support advancing indigenous postgraduates and research that's responsive to Māori and indigenous needs and aspirations. Learn more.
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Te Ru Rangahau | The Maori Research Laboratory
Te Ru Rangahau
Te Ru Rangahau | The Maori Research Laboratory supports and promotes the Strategy for Māori Development at UC. We support advancing indigenous postgraduates and research that's responsive to Māori and indigenous needs and aspirations. Learn more.
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Te Ru Rangahau | The Maori Research Laboratory
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GeoHealth Laboratory
Te Taiwhenua o te Hauora
UC's Te Taiwhenua o te Hauora | GeoHealth Laboratory does applied research in health geography, spatial epidemiology, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). It focuses on how the local and national contexts shape health outcomes and health inequalities. Learn more about our GeoHealth Laboratory.
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GeoHealth Laboratory
Te Taiwhenua o te Hauora
UC's Te Taiwhenua o te Hauora | GeoHealth Laboratory does applied research in health geography, spatial epidemiology, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). It focuses on how the local and national contexts shape health outcomes and health inequalities. Learn more about our GeoHealth Laboratory.
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GeoHealth Laboratory
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The Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters (LEAD)
Disasters are social phenomena, caused by society’s inability to cope with hazards. The Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters (LEAD) combines multi-disciplinary researchers based at UC's Faculty of Law. We work on all aspects of law, governance, and disasters.
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The Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters (LEAD)
Disasters are social phenomena, caused by society’s inability to cope with hazards. The Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters (LEAD) combines multi-disciplinary researchers based at UC's Faculty of Law. We work on all aspects of law, governance, and disasters.
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The Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters (LEAD)
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UC CEISMIC Canterbury Earthquake Digital Archive
UC CEISMIC Canterbury Earthquake Digital Archive is a comprehensive digital archive of video, audio, documents and images related to the Canterbury Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
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UC CEISMIC Canterbury Earthquake Digital Archive
UC CEISMIC Canterbury Earthquake Digital Archive is a comprehensive digital archive of video, audio, documents and images related to the Canterbury Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
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UC CEISMIC Canterbury Earthquake Digital Archive
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Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management
The Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management strives to bring bright minds and broad skillsets together to address freshwater challenges in Aotearoa and beyond. Our research delivers insights into freshwater quantities, variability and processes ki uta ki tai, from the mountains to the sea. Learn about Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management.
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Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management
The Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management strives to bring bright minds and broad skillsets together to address freshwater challenges in Aotearoa and beyond. Our research delivers insights into freshwater quantities, variability and processes ki uta ki tai, from the mountains to the sea. Learn about Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management.
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Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management
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Wireless Research Centre
The Wireless Research Centre (WRC) is one of UC's leading industry-facing research centres. It supports industry to pave the way for the next generation of products. We research and develop innovative solutions that have a positive impact on the community and economy.
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Wireless Research Centre
The Wireless Research Centre (WRC) is one of UC's leading industry-facing research centres. It supports industry to pave the way for the next generation of products. We research and develop innovative solutions that have a positive impact on the community and economy.
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Wireless Research Centre
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Wood Technology Research Centre
UC's Wood Technology Research Centre enables information exchange between staff engaged in wood-related research. It facilitates the shared use of research facilities, enhances research programmes, and promotes technology transfer to end users.
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Wood Technology Research Centre
UC's Wood Technology Research Centre enables information exchange between staff engaged in wood-related research. It facilitates the shared use of research facilities, enhances research programmes, and promotes technology transfer to end users.
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Wood Technology Research Centre
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Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG)
With optimization models, we develop and inform decarbonization energy strategies and policies for countries and companies.
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Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG)
With optimization models, we develop and inform decarbonization energy strategies and policies for countries and companies.
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Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG)