Our world-leading research and creative work examines power dynamics in past and present human relations, often in pursuit of social justice.
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COMPASS undertakes cutting-edge quantitative social science research of international standing and policy relevance to improve the lives of New Zealanders.
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Professor Jennifer Curtin heads this Faculty of Arts and Education institute, which creates and disseminates knowledge relevant to policymakers.
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We research the pivotal roles that communication plays in shaping the social, political, technological, cultural, and environmental aspects of society.
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The Global Studies team is, as its name suggests, working across multiple intellectual fields and transdisciplinary issues around the world and in Aotearoa.
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We have expertise in phonology, syntax, pragmatics and sociolinguistics.
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