On Mental Health and Taking Time out to Feed the Ducks
It’s important to look after your mental health during a research degree. There is a very high rate of mental ill health among PhD students, the Nature PhD Survey 2019 […]
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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 […]
Winter Webinar Series for Researchers
Hunkering down for the cold season? Why not watch a webinar under the blankets and learn something new while staying warm? Our friends at Academic Consulting Ltd (experts in data […]
Can You Work ‘Too Hard’ on a Thesis?
Achieving a masters or doctoral degree is supposed to be challenging. It should take a lot of time and intensive effort. That’s how you gain expertise, and that’s how you […]
Fake or ‘Hijacked’ Journal Invites (and How to Spot Them)
In a publish-or-perish world, academics are under immense pressure to find outlets for their papers. It can feel like an uphill battle to identify the right journals, write to their […]
‘Does Any of this Even Matter?’ Crises of Faith in Research
Every so often, during my masters & doctoral research, I’d have what (in retrospect) was a crisis of faith. I’d take a step back, think about my research as a […]
AUT Library Research Workshops Available Now
Did you know that AUT’s Library has a dedicated research support team? They’re offering a flurry of workshops for PG students in April-May, so now is a great to time […]
[Throwback Thursday] Beating Online Procrastination
This post first appeared on Thesislink in June 2018. I recently had a vivid flashback to my old routine when I was in the early stages of working on my […]
Research Skills to Learn Early (That Pay Off Later!)
You know how financial advisors always claim that you should start saving at a young age? It’s easier said than done, but their theory is solid. Any savings account that […]
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 […]
Should You Pay for Automated Transcription?
The task of transcribing research interviews takes a frustratingly long time. Not only do you need to do the laborious work of typing out every work that is uttered on […]