Health and Wellbeing
Research within the Health and Wellbeing programmes focuses on improving health outcomes, education, and workforce capability across areas such as nursing, fitness, mental health, and rural healthcare.
This research supports teaching by providing current, evidence-based insights and real examples that can be integrated into courses. Students benefit from understanding how research informs practice, particularly in clinical, community, and wellbeing settings. Strong links to industry and healthcare providers also ensure that learning is relevant and prepares graduates for professional roles.
Key areas include student learning experiences, workforce development, mental health, exercise science, and equity in healthcare. Much of the research is applied and connected to real-world health challenges in Aotearoa New Zealand.
