Our research centres and chairs

Wellington School of Business and Government supports business-related research studies, with specialised research units and several externally funded chairs.

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Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership

The Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership works towards facilitating a transparent and ethically sound business sector.

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Centre for Accounting, Governance, and Taxation Research

The Centre for Accounting, Governance and Taxation Research works collaboratively with industry professionals to enhance research in these fields.

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Chair in Complexity Science

The Chair in Complexity Science uses modelling and analytical tools to uncover the complex dynamics, interdependencies, and feedback mechanisms of our world.

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Chair in the Economics of Disasters and Climate Change

The Chair in the Economics of Disasters focuses on the research and application of economic insights and analyses to the management of disasters.

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Chair of Wellbeing and Public Policy

The Chair of Wellbeing and Public Policy is focused on promoting evidence-informed public policy on wellbeing.

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Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children

The Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children aims to conduct research about families that informs evidence-based policy solutions.

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Te Ngāpara Centre for Restorative Practice

Te Ngāpara Centre for Restorative Practice, led by the Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice, uses the restorative justice lens to tackle societal issues.

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Previous chairs, centres, and institutes

Find out about the researchers and research outputs of previous chairs, centres, and institutes.