Our research - Engineering, Forestry, Maths & Stats, and Product Design research

Set up in 1996 to promote Biomathematics and Biostatistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Biomathematics Research Centre has a number of research groups. Learn more about the centre.

The Biomolecular Interaction Centre (BIC) is a multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to the study of molecular interactions critical to biological function. Learn more about the Biomolecular Interaction Centre by exploring the links below.

UC's Electric Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre) is New Zealand’s pioneering research centre for electric power and clean energy applications. Learn about our Electric Power Engineering Centre.

The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology is a network of researchers who create innovative, sustainable materials. We work with industry and government to address global challenges such as clean water, renewable energy, and climate change. Learn about the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.

The Spatial Engineering Research Centre (SERC) is an academic research centre hosted by UC's College of Engineering. The SERC team includes experienced research scientists, engineers, and PhD and graduate students, who can support a range of geospatial technologies.

The Wireless Research Centre (WRC) is one of UC's leading industry-facing research centres. It supports industry to pave the way for the next generation of products. We research and develop innovative solutions that have a positive impact on the community and economy.

UC's Wood Technology Research Centre enables information exchange between staff engaged in wood-related research. It facilitates the shared use of research facilities, enhances research programmes, and promotes technology transfer to end users.

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.