[Throwback Thursday] What’s the Deal with Turnitin?
This post first appeared on Thesislink in October 2018. It was updated with new information and instructions in June 2021. From May 2022, AUT students can now access Turnitin via […]
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PG Workshops in June
As we drag ourselves into winter, Semester 1 comes to an end and many PG commitments (like undergraduate teaching & tutoring) wind down. This can be a great time to […]
Kia ora from Kathryn, temporary Thesislink editor
Kia ora koutou, my name is Kathryn Oxborrow, and I will be temporarily editing Thesislink over the next few months. I will be covering the role of Portfolio Leader: Researcher […]
How COVID-19 Has Affected the Careers of Doctoral Graduates in NZ
The University of Otago, in conjunction with five other New Zealand universities, has conducted a wide-ranging research project on how COVID-19 has impacted the careers of doctoral graduates. The six […]
3 Minute Thesis Entries Now Open!
It’s that time again… 3MT time! One of the most exciting (and prestigious) competitions for research students is now underway for 2021. At the 3 Minute Thesis competition, your challenge […]
Throwback Thursday: Your Mega Academic Acronyms Glossary
This post from the Graduate Research School first appeared on Thesislink in February 2016. It has been updated where some acronyms (or links) have since changed. Universities are enormous institutions. […]
Join the VALA Tech Camp at AUT
Attention coders, data analysts, and digital researchers: the VALA Tech Camp is coming to AUT! From 12 – 20 April there will be a series of 4-hour intensive workshops available. […]
Apply Now for the May Postgraduate Writers Retreat
Do you need some quiet time and expert support to help you get through a period of intense writing? If so, you may like to apply for the next Graduate […]
Volunteer for a Learning & Teaching Conference
Keen to experience a conference, but can’t travel or spend money right now? We know the feeling! Fortunately, we have a way for a limited number of PhD students to […]
Throwback Thursday: Writing a Conference Abstract (Cheat Sheet)
This post first appeared on Thesislink in May 2018, and has been updated. If you’ve ever tried to write a conference abstract, you’ll know how intimidating the process can be. […]
March 1, 2021: COVID-19 update for research students
Kia ora Graduate Research Students As I expect you know, in Auckland Alert Level 3 applies from 6.00AM Sunday 28 February for seven days. Unfortunately this has implications on research […]
The Value of Reading Other People’s Theses
It’s amazing how easy it is to write an entire masters or doctoral thesis without ever reading one. Think about it: no-one would ever expect an author to write a […]