Our research
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School of Humanities
As historians, philosophers, theologians, poets, novelists and critics of art, theatre and literature, we all research the messy glory of being human.
Meet our scholars and creatives
School of Social Sciences
From archaeologists to filmmakers to policymakers, our researchers explore power, inequality, conflict, youth, gender, technologies and creative expression.
Education, social justice and practice
Our research contributes to knowledge and understanding of core issues in social practice, education and social justice nationally, regionally and globally.
Dance Studies
Our research covers a variety of disciplinary fields, with many staff incorporating practice as a research methodology.
Fine Arts
Our staff and students pose challenging questions about how we engage with the world.
Music
Our staff and students contribute high-calibre research in diverse musical disciplines.
Māori Studies
We draw on mātauranga Māori to create new knowledge, ideas and innovations for the benefit of Māori, iwi, local, national and global communities.
Pacific Studies
Our award-winning researchers increase understanding of the history, languages and contemporary life of Pacific communities in Aotearoa, the Pacific and beyond.
Research and Reason podcast
Explore research and perspectives from the Faculty of Arts and Education, and hear our academics discuss their findings and interesting topics.
Research impact
Our research leads to cultural, social, environmental, economic and health benefits for our communities, our nation, our region and our world.
Research institutes, centres and groups
We are home to a range of specialist and cross-disciplinary research centres.
Events
Come along to our research seminars and public lectures.
Staff research interests
Browse the research interests of our academic staff in our expertise database.