Throwback Thursday: Knowing when you have (really) finished your thesis….
We first featured this post from Dr Philippa Smith in 2013 Last year I was part of a panel at the AUT writers’ retreat in Long Bay where we were […]
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Feedback on your AUT Postgraduate Research Experience
Research students at AUT have an opportunity to have their say in a survey about to be released. Let us know what you think – click here to read more […]
Upcoming international opportunities for postgrads
It’s a busy time in the academic calendar… the year’s research has well and truly kicked off, and ideas are buzzing. There are lots of exciting international opportunities for postgrads […]
Photos from the Akoranga PG Mix & Mingle
On Wednesday evening, around sixty enthusiastic researchers braved the weather to attend the PG Mix & Mingle on the Akoranga campus. Seven postgraduate students presented their research with posters and […]
Why you should use older references in your thesis
By Julia Hallas, PhD Candidate “Never use references that are older than three years” was the advice given by a journal article reviewer I went along to hear recently. Yet […]
Throwback Thursday: Why Your Research Question Deserves Pride of Place
We first featured this post from Dr Lyn Lavery, Director, Academic Consulting in 2013 Research questions (RQs) are a central part of the research process. They should be clear, researchable, and […]
Graduate Research Symposium: Museum-Centred Studies
If your research has anything to do with museums, listen up! The University of Auckland is hosting a special Graduate Research Symposium in conjunction with an upcoming conference. Graduate students […]
April 2016 UPC Postgraduate Writers’ Retreat
We are thrilled to announce the completion of another successful UPC Postgraduate Writers’ Retreat at Vaughan Park, Long Bay. The retreat took place from 18 to 21 April, offering an […]
Photos from the 6 April PG Mix & Mingle and Doctoral Scholar Award Ceremony
Last week, the latest talented batch of Vice-Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarship recipients officially received their awards. The VC scholarships are highly prestigious, providing three years’ funding and fees to students with […]
Throwback Thursday: Organising your dissertation stuff effectively
We first featured this post from PhD candidate Julia Hallas in 2013 If you’re experiencing procrastination, depression, all-nighters and melt-downs… join me in my quest for the best writing tips. […]
Happy Easter Break
Happy Easter Thesislinkers! If you’re at AUT, bear in mind that Friday 25th, Sunday 27th, Monday 28th, and Tuesday 29th March are all holidays for us. The libraries will have […]
Breaking the Ice with Officemates & Labmates
If you’ve ever lived in a flat, you’ll know that your relationship with your flatmates can leave you either energised or miserable. Stay on good terms, and the house feels […]