About the Joint Graduate Centre
Our partnership with Cawthron Institute offers postgraduate students the chance to work with New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation and be part of a professional team of researchers making a difference for our environment.
Based in the city of Nelson in the South Island, Cawthron Institute delivers world-class science that helps to protect the environment and support the sustainable development of primary industries in New Zealand and worldwide.
Researchers at Cawthron have a passion for aquatic ecosystems and are working hard to apply science to improve outcomes for freshwater, estuarine and marine environments.
The Joint Graduate Centre with Cawthron provides an exciting opportunity for post-graduate students to share in this approach to environmental research, by leading their own exciting research projects as part of the Cawthron team and with wider support from the University of Auckland.
In particular, Cawthron Institute has extensive facilities and expertise for progressing research and innovation in aquatic sciences, that cover a range of disciplines with a strong focus on creating impact in five areas : turning the tide on climate change, protecting and enhancing aquatic environments, securing safe and sustainable food, realising the potential of algae, and supporting resilient communities in the Pacific.
Cawthron is renowned for its applied and effective scientific support for the needs of Māori, industry and government agencies.
If this appeals to you for your post-graduate experience, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Ngā mihi,
Drs Andrew Jeffs
Co-ordinator for the Joint Graduate Centre – University of Auckland and Cawthron Institute