Massey University - Joint Centre for Disaster Research
Active research ranges from business risk management to natural hazards planning, specific natural hazards and societal response to disasters. A Diploma, Masterate and PhD are offered in Emergency Management.
Specific research strengths in natural hazards include coastal erosion, floods, landslides and volcanic hazards by staff in the School for People, Environment & Planning and the Institute of Natural Resources. Social science research has centred on post-traumatic stress syndrome and the ability of communities to prepare for disasters. The University publishes the electronic journal the Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies.
PO Box 756, Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington Region
64 4 801 5799
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