Why is networking important as a researcher?
Not all Ph.D. students like networking during their research journey. Some are shy professionals and not big fans of networking. Others may think networking is a waste of time. However, […]
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Enter the 2020 AUT Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
Enter now! Applications close Friday 26 June 2020 (master’s students) and Friday 17 July 2020 (doctoral students) Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by The University […]
How is COVID-19 Changing Academic Conferences and Presentations?
Academic conferences are a long-standing tradition. Academics from all over the world come together at conferences to share their research, learn from others’ work, and engage in dialogue on the […]
Join the GRS for a Virtual Coffee Chat
Many of you will know Annalise, the friendly face of the Graduate Research School, and a member of the Thesislink team. Starting today, she will be hosting regular Zoom sessions […]
Which Tech Tools Can You Use to…
People all over the world are doing some very rapid tech upskilling right now. Zoom is suddenly ubiquitous, and even committed technophobes are starting to use Microsoft Teams. For research […]
Calling all Female PhD Students in the Sciences
You may have heard of the ‘For Women in Science’ awards and fellowships offered by UNESCO in partnership with L’Oréal. These prizes are awarded to women who have demonstrated excellence […]
Reflections of a Muslim Student One Year after New Zealand’s Darkest Day
After the terrorist attacks on Christchurch mosques on March 15th 2019, AUT Muslim doctoral candidate Najmah Usman wrote two posts for Thesislink giving her reflections. Here, writing with her husband […]
Drop-ins with the New Dean of the Graduate Research School
The new Dean of the Graduate Research School, Professor Mark Orams, would like to extend an open invitation to all postgraduate students and staff members. Mark is planning to have […]
New GRS Facebook Page
There is a new way to keep in touch with us here at the Graduate Research School. If you haven’t already, head on over to our Facebook page and hit […]
Professor Mark Orams Takes the Helm as AUT’s New Dean of the Graduate Research School
Professor Mark Orams, the incoming Dean of the Graduate Research School, gave his thoughts on his new role in conversation with the GRS’ Katie Hayward. Katie: How do you feel […]
Welcome to PG Research in 2020!
If you are just joining AUT and/or taking your first steps into postgraduate research, WELCOME! We are excited to support you in your study, and to hear about the amazing […]
The Value of Finding your PhD Tribe
I’ve just come back from a gathering of 80 Māori and indigenous PhD students at Puketeraki Marae at Karitāne in North Otago. We’re all members of a national PhD scholars’ […]