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As a Faculty focused on understanding human behaviour, we have a role to play in shaping future societies—locally, nationally and globally.

Through partnerships and active engagement with government, business, diplomatic communities, and creative and heritage industries,we work to ensure our teaching and research is relevant, applicable and has real impact.

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Our researchers are valued for their analytical and creative approach, paired with their consideration for the human implications. If you’re interested in tapping our expertise in projects ranging from policy analysis to cultural engagement to creative discovery, please reach out.

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Bringing back bush and birdsong to Horohoro maunga

Māori views and mātauranga of the environment have begun to be explored by researchers, but less is known of Māori-specific views about becoming predator-free.
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Guiding the debate through evidence

Helping policy makers and politicians come to decisions that are informed by evidence is a key role for academics says Criminology Professor Elizabeth Stanley.

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Summer Research Scholarships

Employ a senior student to assist your organisation in a research project over summer.

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Prof Sarah Leggott

Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences