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.
Centre for Applied Cross-cultural Research
A centre based in the 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.
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 network of leading researchers partnering with industry and government to address global challenges such as clean water, renewable energy, and climate change.
New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute
The NZCCRI undertakes in-depth climate change research that can inform policy debates in New Zealand and internationally.
Research links and collaboration
The Wellington Faculty of Science also has strong links with:
- AgResearch
- Antarctica New Zealand
- Te Puna Pātiotio—Antarctic Research Centre
- Callaghan Innovation
- Te Kāuru—Ferrier Research Institute
- Te Whatu Ora—Health New Zealand
- Cawthron Institute
- Department of Conservation
- Department of Corrections
- GNS Science
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR)
- Malaghan Institute of Medical Research
- Manaaki Whenua—Landcare Research
- Medical Research Institute of New Zealand
- MetService
- Ministry for Primary Industries
- National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
- Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
- Royal Society Te Apārangi
- Statistics New Zealand
- Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne