29 April 2013 World-class land-based research and innovation hub in Lincoln University

The government has today (Monday 29 April) signalled its interest in seeing the development of a world-class land-based research and innovation hub in Lincoln. 

The Lincoln Hub proposal was put to the government by five partner organisations – Lincoln University, AgResearch, DairyNZ, Landcare Research, and Plant and Food Research. 

Chancellor, Tom Lambie, says the Lincoln Hub is an integral part of the University’s wider plan to enhance its strategic position as New Zealand’s specialist, land-based University and to continue to meet the needs of the land-based sectors.

“Lincoln University is delighted by the Minister's announcement today regarding the Lincoln Hub.  As the University works through our overall campus plan and strategic direction, we have been presented with a rare opportunity to set up a world-class Hub bringing together the recognised expertise of the five partners for the good of the land-based sectors.

“The work of the Lincoln Hub will be crucial to food production and agribusiness, with the ultimate goal of greater wealth and environmental outcomes for New Zealand.  At the same time, the shared sense of stewardship of the environment amongst the Lincoln Hub partners will be amplified by working together in this way.  The Hub will become a global centre for research and education excellence.  This is an exciting new innovation model and we are very pleased to be part of it.”

The University will work with the other Hub partners to develop a new model of working together, jointly investing in and aligning resources wherever possible (both capability and infrastructure) to deliver more science-led innovation, faster technology transfer and greater adoption and practice change to the land-based sectors. 

It is anticipated that the Lincoln Hub will commence development from early 2014, with continued work around governance and management structure and funding sources taking place throughout the remainder of 2013.