Research With Us
This page outlines research pathways in Food Safety Culture at the University of Otago.
We welcome prospective research students and collaborators interested in examining the organisational, behavioural, and systemic dimensions of food safety culture, and contributing to evidence-based improvement across complex food systems.
Pathways for Research in Food Safety Culture
Food safety culture is not built in theory alone. It is shaped in real organisations, by real people, under real constraints.
At the Food Safety Culture Lab, we work alongside industry, regulators, and research partners to investigate how safety systems and human behaviour intersect in practice.
We are seeking postgraduate students who are curious, rigorous, and motivated to contribute to meaningful change.
❋ Our projects include:
Applied organisational research
Behavioural and cultural analysis
Ethnographic and qualitative methods
Industry-engaged collaboration
Whether you are interested in leadership, compliance, behavioural science, or organisational learning, we invite you to explore how your research can contribute to safer food systems.
If you are ready to contribute to evidence-based improvement in food safety culture, we would like to hear from you.
❋ Current Project Briefs
🔹 Corporate Reporting on Food Safety Culture
How do leading global food companies talk about food safety culture in their public reports? This project explores how culture is framed in annual and ESG reporting, offering insights into transparency, maturity, and what meaningful reporting could look like for New Zealand industry.