Research infrastructure

29 September 2026

From an extensive network of field stations to world-class equipment and facilities, discover how UC brings research to life.

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Field stations

From Mt John to Cass, see our network of research stations in the South Island.

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Structural engineering laboratory

A dedicated lab for research into structural performance and seismic resilience.

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Digital research platforms

Our digital research platforms span everything from high performance computing to immersive labs.

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Imaging and characterisation hub

Explore materials, molecules and biological systems from the nanoscale to the macroscale.

Showcases

Read our showcases featuring our key infrastructure and resources.

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Enabling drug development from space

30 September 2026

UC researchers are using microgravity to grow higher-quality protein crystals and support drug discovery.

Enabling drug development from space

UC researchers are using microgravity to grow higher-quality protein crystals and support drug discovery.

Enabling drug development from space

UC researchers are using microgravity to grow higher-quality protein crystals and support drug discovery.

Protecting our high-country springs

30 September 2026

UC research is revealing how aquatic plants are transforming high-country springs and informing their management for multiple values.

Protecting our high-country springs

UC research is revealing how aquatic plants are transforming high-country springs and informing their management for multiple values.

Protecting our high-country springs

UC research is revealing how aquatic plants are transforming high-country springs and informing their management for multiple values.

Cass: research and restoration

30 September 2026

The Cass Field Station combines research, restoration and teaching to support New Zealand's high-country ecosystems.

Cass: research and restoration

The Cass Field Station combines research, restoration and teaching to support New Zealand's high-country ecosystems.

Cass: research and restoration

The Cass Field Station combines research, restoration and teaching to support New Zealand's high-country ecosystems.

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Enabling drug development from space

Enabling drug development from space

Enabling drug development from space

Enabling drug development from space

Enabling drug development from space

Protecting our high-country springs

Protecting our high-country springs

Protecting our high-country springs

Protecting our high-country springs

Protecting our high-country springs

Cass: research and restoration

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