X CHALLENGE – Entries close 11.59pm Monday 16 August
This is a reminder from our friends at AUT Ventures and Student Success that X Challenge The Accelerator is closing soon. To learn more check out their earlier post here. […]
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Behind the Scenes at the Graduate Research School 3: Examinations
This is the third post in our series introducing you to the teams behind the scenes at GRS, focussing on the Examinations team. The Graduate Research School (GRS) Examinations team […]
Capturing your Interviews: Some Practical Tips
This week I had an enquiry from a student about the best approach to recording interviews, which got me thinking about this and some of the other practical aspects which […]
When your Model Doesn’t Work
People will often tell you that the PhD journey is often a tale of the unexpected: rarely the linear route that you might hope for or anticipate when you start […]
Behind the Scenes at the Graduate Research School 2: Policy and Progressions
This is the second post in our series introducing you to the teams behind the scenes at GRS, focussing on the Policy and Progressions team. As the name of the […]
Library Workshops Coming up in the First Half of Semester Two
The library team have a great suite of workshops lined up for the first half of Semester 2. These workshops cover some key areas for researchers, such as reference management […]
5 Ways NOT to Construct an Argument
Much of the skill of academic writing lies in constructing a strong argument. This means establishing, supporting, and defending a position. It means being persuasive. But the readers you have […]
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 […]
Feedback on Academic Writing from Studiosity
Have you heard about Studiosity? Studiosity is a great service that is available to all students at AUT, including research students. Studiosity offers two areas of support: subject support, and […]
[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 […]
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 […]