University centres and institutes

Formal category: University Centre
Hosted by: Faculty of Science
Established: 2009
Purpose: As well as facilitating the research of others, eResearch is a broad and fast-growing field in its own right, covering aspects of high-performance computing (e.g. grid and cluster computing, massive storage, emerging architectures and platforms), software engineering (e.g. grid middleware, web and grid services, workflow environments), computer-supported collaborative work (e.g. virtual science technologies, colaboratories, research social networks and virtual communities), computational semantics (e.g. ontologies and description languages, data interoperation and integration), support for domain-specific tools and services, and specific information science methodologies and engagement models. Indeed, there is often a need for deep engagement in particular research fields, in order to understand and meet their much specialised needs.
Further information: Overview and Faculty of Engineering e-research.

Formal category: University Institute
Hosted by: Faculty of Engineering
Established: 2005
Purpose: The Centre focuses on earth science research and projects with industry, government, and other universities with specific interest in Earth Science and Engineering resources, hazards and the environment.
Last annual report: 2008
Homepage: Institute for Earth Science and Engineering

Formal category: University Institute
Hosted by: School of Biological Sciences
Established: 2006
Purpose: 'The IIB is New Zealand’s leading purpose-built bio-incubator facility. It provides biotech companies with direct access to the world-class expertise and resources of The University of Auckland so that they can cost-effectively accelerate their R&D.'
Homepage: Institute for Innovation in Biotechnology
 

Formal category: University Centre
Hosted by: Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Māori)
Established: 1993
Mission Statement: The James Henare Māori Research Centre was established in 1993 in response to appeals from representatives of the Māori people of the Tai Tokerau (Northland) region to the University of Auckland to address their research needs. The Centre aims to empower Maori communities in Taitokerau through research. It further aims to be the leading organization to carry out research concerning the social, cultural and economic well-being and advancement of Taitokerau people. Research results are provided to source communities with the aim to apply and implement research findings. Technical reports, publications and conference presentations are other ways for disseminating research results. See below for a list of major work carried out by the Centre between 1993-2008.
Last annual report: 2003
Homepage: James Henare Māori Research Centre

Formal category: Faculty Centre
Hosted by: Faculty of Science
Established: 2002
Purpose: The Centre focuses on materials performance and characterisation research, mechanistic studies, process modelling and sign of new materials, technology transfer for Light Metals in particular.
Last annual report: 2008
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Formal category: University Institute
Hosted by: Faculty of Business and Economics
Established: 1995
Mission Statement: The New Zealand Asia Institute aims to develop graduates, knowledge and ideas that enhance New Zealand's understanding of, and ability to engage productively with, Asia.
Purpose: The New Zealand Asia Institute was set up as part of The University of Auckland's strategic plan for internationalisation, and as a response to the growing importance of Asia to New Zealand politically, economically and culturally. The Institute focuses on New Zealand engagement with Asia in a context of emerging regional (Asia-Pacific) trade architecture and community. As a University-level initiative, in order to further understanding of and engagement with Asia it has sought to build the University's leading national role in the study of Asia; strengthen cross-faculty and cross-disciplinary cooperation internally; establish and consolidate external networks and relationships. It will continue to provide a bridge to understanding and engaging with Asia.
Last annual report: 2010
Homepage: NZ Asia Institute
 

Formal category: University Institute
Hosted by: Faculty of Business and Economics
Established: 2004
Purpose: The Centre’s research focuses on leadership and identity, leadership in practice, perceptions of leadership, leadership development (theory and design), and leadership in government.
Last annual report: 2008
Homepage: New Zealand Leadership Institute

Formal category: University Centre
Hosted by: Faculty of Science/Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences/Faculty of Engineering
Established: 2003
Purpose: The Centre’s research focuses on polymer electronics, biomedical applications of conducting polymers and nanomaterials, composite plastics for smart packaging and organic electronic devices.
Last annual report: 2008
Homepage: Polymer Electronics Research Centre

Formal category: University Centre
Hosted by: Faculty of Arts
Established: 2007
Purpose: The Centre’s research focuses on contemporary Europe and European Union-related issues, including social and economic relations, political processes, trade and investment, security etc.
Last annual report: 2008
Homepage: The Europe Institute

Formal category: University Institute
Hosted by: Faculty of Science
Established: 2002
Purpose: The Centre provides world-leading research on the wine industry.
Last annual report: 2008
Homepage: Wine Industry Research Institute