Call for Abstracts: AUT Postgraduate Research Symposium
The AUT Postgraduate Research Symposium is coming up on Thursday 17 November 2022. The Symposium is a highlight of our AUT postgraduate calendar and an occasion for research students to […]
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Join the AUT Research Writing Group
When writing is hard, daunting, lonely, or otherwise challenging, the support and encouragement of some fellow PG research writers can be just the thing to get your creative juices flowing. […]
Student Visas to Reopen on 31 July
Good news for our international postgrad whānau! Yesterday the Prime Minister announced some major steps toward reopening New Zealand’s border. These included an accelerated timeframe for opening student visa processing. […]
Kick Off 2022 by Joining the Research Writing Group
Whatever your writing goals for 2022, it’s easier to meet them with a good support network. At AUT, we’re fortunate to have a student-led Research Writing Group where you can […]
Join the Research Bazaar Next Week
Want to improve your digital literacy for research? The annual Research Bazaar event (‘ResBaz’ for short) focuses on digital skills for researchers. You can learn about software tools, open access, […]
Presenting at an Online Conference Part 4: Tips for Making a Good Impression
As I’ve attended online conferences, presented my research, and watched others present theirs, I’ve picked up some ideas about what makes a good (or not-so-good) impression. Here are my tips […]
Presenting at an Online Conference Part 3: Preventing Technical Difficulties
Just as you would for an in-person conference, you need to prepare for things to go wrong in an online conference too. However, in an online context, there are new […]
Presenting at an Online Conference Part 2: Preparing for your Oral Presentation
Yesterday, we started our series by Scott Pilkington on presenting at an online conference. You can find Part 1 (about choosing a presentation format) here. Regardless of whether your oral […]
Presenting at an Online Conference Part 1: Choosing a Presentation Format
If the last couple of months have taught us anything in Auckland, it’s that we can’t count on opening up and returning to in-person events any time soon. As such, […]
Is a Writing Group Right for You?
Some people are focused thesis-writers: the type that love to grab a mug of something hot and burrow down for a day of productive, distraction-free writing. They successfully ignore their […]
Throwback Thursday: What to Expect at an Academic Job Interview
This post by Dr Anaise Irvine first appeared on Thesislink in July 2018. In 2021, academic job interviews may be conducted online; but many of the same principles for success […]
Apply for the 2021 Research Accelerator Programme
Looking to supercharge your research productivity? It’s easy to feel lethargic and unmotivated about research after many weeks stuck inside. If you need a shot of inspiration, advice, and motivation, […]