Research
Research for a healthy future.
We are building a vibrant and diverse research culture, producing research that draws on interdisciplinary perspectives, seeks to inform health policy and practice, improves health outcomes, and addresses health inequities.
Latest research news
Health Faculty shines in recent research funding round
The Faculty of Health is celebrating success in the latest round of funding from the Health Research Council, with four of the Faculty’s projects being awarded
Māori nurse practitioners connect to support research
Māori nurse practitioners in Aotearoa came together for the first time ever at the inaugural National Nurse Practitioner hui at Waimanoni marae.
A tongue-tie tale
Dr Kass Jane’s PhD explored differences in professional opinion when it comes to tongue-tie in Aotearoa—but what does Shakespeare have to do with it?
Key research information
Health supervisors and researchers
A full list of health research staff, their projects, research interests, and availability for supervision.
Research groups
Explore the research groups associated with the Wellington Faculty of Health.
Visiting scholars
Apply to be a Visiting Scholar in the Wellington Faculty of Health.
Our research centres
Te Hikuwai Rangahau Hauora
The Health Services Research Centre focuses on the study of the health and disability needs of communities.
Te Tātai Hauora o Hine
The National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa vision is to eliminate preventable harm and death for women and children and reduce health disparities.
Te Hau Kori
The Centre for Physical Activity and Wellbeing is our newest centre.
Spotlight on: Digital Health
The future of healthcare lies in the digital solutions we are developing now—and the ones we are yet to discover.
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WorkSafe New Zealand Chair in Health and Safety
The WorkSafe New Zealand Chair in Health and Safety aims to lift New Zealand’s health and safety performance through high quality research and teaching.
Learn moreCurrent research projects
Explore the research projects currently being undertaken by staff in the Wellington Faculty of Health.