Research and innovation office
Our team provides mentoring and systems to guide kaimahi through all stages of research.
We support research staff by providing time, a working environment conducive to research and by offering opportunities for funding and the development of research skills.
The Research and Innovation Office’s aim is to advance and support research capabilities and collaborations to facilitate equitable action-based outcomes that Te Tauihu Aotearoa (Top of the South Island, New Zealand) needs now and for the future.
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Dr Susannah Roddick Director Academic and Teaching
Susannah Roddick is the Director Academic and Teaching and has overseen the Research Office since 2023. She oversees research processes and procedures, and manages the Research Professors and Team Lead Research and Research Support Coordinator.
The Innovation and Research office strives to foster a culture where our academics can thrive, and as a Manager, Susannah is committed to maintaining this.
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Dr Velma Vermaat Team Lead Research and Research Support Coordinator
As the Team Lead Research and Research Support coordinator at NMIT, Velma provides leadership to the Research Team and oversees the systems that support quality research at NMIT.
In her role as Research Support Coordinator, Velma supports continues to support research-active kaimahi and coordinates key research processes, including internal funding rounds and research ethics procedures.
NMIT Research Professors
Our highly qualified staff members and experienced research professors mentor and assist other kaimahi with research.
