# Research centres and institutes

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# Research centres and institutes

A variety of centres and institutes across the University which enable transdisciplinary research.

## [University research centres](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/research/research-institutes-and-centres/university-centres-and-institutes.html)

The University has seven transdisciplinary University centres that focus on pioneering research.

[View our centres](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/research/research-institutes-and-centres/university-centres-and-institutes.html "View our centres")

## [Auckland Bioengineering Institute](https://www.abi.auckland.ac.nz/en.html)

ABI is a cross-faculty research centre which deals with the application of mathematical and engineering sciences to biology and human physiology.

[Tell me more](https://www.abi.auckland.ac.nz/en.html "Tell me more")

## [Liggins Institute](https://www.liggins.auckland.ac.nz/en.html)

The University’s first large-scale research institute aims to improve lifelong health through research into long-term consequences of early life events.

[Visit now](https://www.liggins.auckland.ac.nz/en.html "Visit now")

## [Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs)](https://research-hub.auckland.ac.nz/national-research-collaborations/cores)

CoREs are government-funded centres to promote academic inquiry into areas considered of national and international importance.

[Our centres](https://research-hub.auckland.ac.nz/national-research-collaborations/cores "Our centres")

## [National Science Challenges](https://research-hub.auckland.ac.nz/article/nsc)

These challenges bring together scientists from different institutions and disciplines to find solutions to the large, complex issues that affect our lives.

[Discover more](https://research-hub.auckland.ac.nz/article/nsc "Discover more")

## [Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures](https://informedfutures.org/)

Koi Tū is an independent, apolitical think tank and research centre focused on long-term impacts of technological, economic, environmental and social change.

[Learn more](https://informedfutures.org/ "Learn more ")

## [Public Policy Institute](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/arts/our-research/research-institutes-centres-groups/ppi.html)

The PPI provides independent analysis and insight into key policy issues affecting New Zealand and the world.

[Visit the PPI](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/arts/our-research/research-institutes-centres-groups/ppi.html "Public Policy Institute")

## [Other research centres](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/research/research-institutes-and-centres/other-institutes-and-centres.html)

Find out about the amazing research and education taking place in our faculties, departments and schools.

[View our other centres](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/research/research-institutes-and-centres/other-institutes-and-centres.html "View our other centres")

## [James Henare Māori Research Centre](https://www.jhrc.auckland.ac.nz/)

The James Henare Māori Research Centre focuses on providing excellent research for the benefit of Māori communities in the Tai Tokerau region.

[Go to website](https://www.jhrc.auckland.ac.nz/)