Research centres

The Public Health and Mental Health Research Institute (PHMHRI) is multidisciplinary, comprising five interconnected research centres. The centres work collaboratively across research projects, as required, and have a strong focus on postgraduate study.

Child and Youth Health Research Centre

The AUT Child and Youth Health Research Centre investigates the impact of illness and disability, home and family, health services, nutrition, physical activity and the wider environment on young people.

Gambling and Addictions Research Centre

AUT Gambling and Addictions Research Centre conducts research to inform policy and professional practice in public education, population health and primary and secondary healthcare.

Migrant and Refugee Health Research Centre

The Migrant and Refugee Health Research Centre is an interdisciplinary community of researchers dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice to enhance the health and wellbeing of migrant and refugee populations living in Aotearoa New Zealand, and globally.

Pacific Health Research Centre

The Pacific Heath Research Centre brings together research to advance the understanding of public health issues that can improve access to healthcare and promote positive health and wellbeing among Pacific peoples in New Zealand.

Taupua Waiora Research Centre

Taupua Waiora's research aims to reduce health and social inequities in Māori health, by improving evidence and knowledge that will enhance access and use of health services, and promote positive outcomes and hauora for Māori whānau and communities.

About the institute

The Public Health and Mental Health Research Institute conducts globally significant research across its five centres. Find out more about the institute’s aims.

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