Research And Innovation
Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Antarctic science hub thrives on collaboration between private and public research. With our eyes on the future, together we can discover great things.
Research & Education
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Gateway Antarctica, University of Canterbury
UC’s Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research and a focal point for Antarctic study. -
Antarctic Collection/University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury Library looks after a special collection that supports the work of Gateway Antarctica. -
University of Canterbury (UC)
UC is an internationally renowned research university based in Christchurch. -
Lincoln University
Founded in 1878, Lincoln University is the oldest agricultural teaching institution in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Ara Institute of Canterbury
Ara is large training institute based in the South Island, providing world-class, tertiary-level education. -
Department of Marine Science, University of Otago
Marine Scientists at the University of Otago undertake regular research in the Ross Sea region, including as part of the Antarctic Science Platform. -
Antarctic Research Centre, Victoria University of Wellington
A Centre providing world-leading research on how the Antarctic is responding to climate change and the consequences, both globally and for New Zealand. -
International Centre for Terrestrial Antarctic Research, University of Waikato
The International Centre for Terrestrial Antarctic Research (ICTAR) is dedicated to understanding the Antarctic terrestrial environment.
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University of Auckland
Researchers at New Zealand’s largest university have a long connection with Antarctica, with the School of Biological Sciences offering courses.Credit: Leigh Marine -
NIWA
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research conducts leading environmental science to enable the sustainable management of natural resources.Credit: Joshu Mountjoy/NIWA -
GNS Science
GNS Science is a New Zealand Crown Research Institute that seeks to create a cleaner, safer, more prosperous future for Aotearoa New Zealand.Credit: GNS Science -
New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust (AHT)
The AHT care for the expedition bases of early Antarctic explorers, sharing the legacy of historic explorers through outreach programmes.Credit: Antarctica New Zealand/Johnny Harrison
National Organisations
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
MFAT is the government agency responsible for New Zealand's overall interests in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. -
New Zealand Ministry of Defence
The New Zealand Defence Force is tasked with providing support for New Zealand programmes in Antarctica. -
Department of Conservation
A government department charged with the conservation of natural and historical heritage in New Zealand, the Ross Dependency and Antarctica generally.Credit: Department Of Conservation
International Organisations
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Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
Charged with initiating, developing and coordinating high quality international scientific research in the Antarctic region (including the Southern Ocean). -
COMNAP
An international association, formed in 1988, and based here in Christchurch, brings together its 30 Members, who are the National Antarctic Programs.Credit: Andrea Colombo
