PG Workshops in December
Happy first day of summer! It’s almost the end of the year: undergrads have left campus, conferences are going like gangbusters, and there are just a few workshops left for […]
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Applications Now Open for the November PG Writers’ Retreat
Ready to crank up your writing? The next AUT Postgraduate Writers’ Retreat is coming up on 3-5 November. This is a chance to travel to Long Bay beach and stay […]
Call for Papers: Auckland 2050
Are you doing research that could impact the Auckland of the future? AUT’s postgraduate journal, Rangahau Aranga: AUT Graduate Review, is currently seeking papers for their Auckland 2050 issue. They […]
What to Expect at a Postgraduate Writer’s Retreat
Postgraduate writers’ retreats can be a great way to supercharge your writing progress in peaceful, distraction-free surrounds. But what exactly happens at a retreat? What will you do, where will […]
May Writers’ Retreat: Applications Close Today!
If you could use 2.5 days of writing in a beachfront location, free accommodation, free meals, expert advisors on-hand, and best of all – no distractions – then you need […]
Happy Open Access Week!
Open Access Week 2023 (October 23-29) is a chance to celebrate the open sharing of research, and investigate ways to disseminate our research widely and with minimal barriers to readership. […]
3 Ways to Check your Writing with Turnitin Draft Coach
AUT students have access to a neat new tool that can help you check your writing – and has special relevance for PG students. Meet Turnitin Draft Coach! How to […]
Adapting the Pomodoro Method to Suit Your Needs
A few years ago, I wrote about the Pomodoro Method and the concept of Shut Up And Write (SUAW). However, this format doesn’t necessarily work for everyone. Since 2020 we’ve […]
Want to Attend the July Write-Away?
Could you use a productive writing day? Our final Write-Away Day for 2023 is on July 7th at the AUT South Campus. Applications close this Friday – all you need […]
How to Draft a Thesis (Partly) on Your Phone
In my mind, the time and space needed for writing is proportional to the project. Writing a shopping list? The notes app on my phone is fine for that. Writing […]
Ready for a Guided Writing Day?
If life (read: flatmates, work, kids, distractions, etc) is getting in the way of your writing progress, you’re not alone. It can be hard to achieve the quiet, mental focus, […]
Apply to the March Write-Away
Ready to switch into writing mode for 2023? Apply to join us at a Write-Away day on the AUT South campus on 24 March. You bring yourself and your device/materials; […]