Double Duty Mantras
I noticed something recently. A lot of academic wisdom can have multiple meanings. Things that we are told to do in our research can apply to surviving our research as […]
Calling all Masters students!
Calling all Masters students! There’s a writing retreat coming up in September and now is the time to think about applying. This is a great opportunity to nab four days […]
A Page of YES!
It’s easy to get bogged down in the stress of a big research project. So today, Thesislink brings you a page of positivity. Today, I remind myself (and you) why […]
The Weird World of Academic Listservs (and Why You Should Join One Now)
Did you know that the internet was created by academics? It was designed for use at universities, so that scholars all over the world could share information. Of course back […]
Photos from the 20 May 2015 Postgraduate Mix & Mingle
The 20 May 2015 Postgraduate Mix & Mingle focused on the launch of the Researcher Development Report, a new online tool that helps researchers find events and resources within AUT […]
Throwback Thursday: Anything but my thesis
This post first appeared here on Thesislink in 2012 Are you suffering from ABMTS – “anything but my thesis syndrome”? Does writing loom over your head like an ominous black cloud? […]
Publish or Perish (Cheating is Not a Third Option)
We all know that the pressure to publish is huge. Even my non-academic friends have been known to lob the phrase “publish or perish” at me over dinner when they’ve […]
Grants for postgrad wine researchers
The Organisation for Vine and Wine is offering targeted research grants this year for postgraduate students to conduct research in a range of fields relating to wine. Grants are provided […]
Your Brain on Notes
If you are reading this, you are probably a postgraduate student. And if you’re a postgraduate student, you probably did well as an undergraduate. Which means you’re probably an experienced […]
PG Mix & Mingle Video: The Researcher Development Online Tool
The Researcher Development online tool has been available for a few weeks now. In case you missed the announcement, here’s the gist: the tool allows you to search for research-related […]
Two upcoming events for postgrads (with prizes!)
Postgrads, get ready for the most exciting time of the year! Postgraduate Week is coming up in August and there are two events where you can meet with other postgrads, […]
Building a Strong Argument: Lessons from Debating
One of my favourite things about English classes at school was debating. Once a year, the class would be split into teams of three, who would face off against each […]