Solving local and global challenges
UC researchers are leaders in building stronger, smarter and more efficiently, developing innovative technologies, policy advancements and strategies for city and community resilience to share with the world.
Working with the community, researchers at the University of Canterbury have emerged as leaders in infrastructure, city planning and strategies for building future resilience.
Our research solves local and global challenges.
Check out some case studies from our researchers that provide a big picture description of the positive change they’re making in the world.
THE Global Sustainable Development Congress 2024
The University of Canterbury is pleased to sponsor the Sustainable Cities and Communities track at the congress, which convenes global leaders, scholars, policy-makers, and innovators to address the urgent challenges of sustainable development.
The University will be presenting a number of panel sessions and keynote talks with globally significant researchers.
This congress provides a unique platform for exchanging ideas, forming strategic partnerships, and promoting innovative solutions in support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UC's THE GSDC sessions:
Sustainable Development Goals
UC is committed to contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These global goals are critical to fostering a better future for current and future generations, and for our planet.
UC's leading research groups
UC has dozens of research centres and clusters, with many that specialise in cutting edge research focused on developing sustainable cities and communities.
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QuakeCoRE
QuakeCoRE is transforming the earthquake resilience of communities and societies through innovative, world‐class research, human capability development, and deep national and international collaboration. We are a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) funded by the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission. Learn more about QuakeCoRE.
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QuakeCoRE
QuakeCoRE is transforming the earthquake resilience of communities and societies through innovative, world‐class research, human capability development, and deep national and international collaboration. We are a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) funded by the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission. Learn more about QuakeCoRE.
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QuakeCoRE
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The Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters (LEAD)
Disasters are social phenomena, caused by society’s inability to cope with hazards. The Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters (LEAD) combines multi-disciplinary researchers based at UC's Faculty of Law. We work on all aspects of law, governance, and disasters.
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The Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters (LEAD)
Disasters are social phenomena, caused by society’s inability to cope with hazards. The Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters (LEAD) combines multi-disciplinary researchers based at UC's Faculty of Law. We work on all aspects of law, governance, and disasters.
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The Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters (LEAD)
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Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience (CURe)
UC's Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience (CURe) is a transdisciplinary research team that seeks to build the resilience of communities through innovative, collaborative, and inclusive research that's focused on equitable and sustainable urban systems. Learn about our Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience.
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Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience (CURe)
UC's Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience (CURe) is a transdisciplinary research team that seeks to build the resilience of communities through innovative, collaborative, and inclusive research that's focused on equitable and sustainable urban systems. Learn about our Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience.
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Cluster for Community and Urban Resilience (CURe)
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Hei Puāwaitanga: Sustainability, Citizenship and Civic Imagination Research Group
Hei Puāwaitanga: Sustainability, Citizenship and Civic Imagination is a multidisciplinary international research team and civics lab at UC.
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Hei Puāwaitanga: Sustainability, Citizenship and Civic Imagination Research Group
Hei Puāwaitanga: Sustainability, Citizenship and Civic Imagination is a multidisciplinary international research team and civics lab at UC.
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Hei Puāwaitanga: Sustainability, Citizenship and Civic Imagination Research Group
Teaching and learning
Young people are not just the future of New Zealand, they are here now and leading us today to overcome the challenges of a changing world.
We offer a range of innovative and diverse degrees, majors, minors, and courses in sustainability.
