Adapting the Pomodoro Method to Suit Your Needs
A few years ago, I wrote about the Pomodoro Method and the concept of Shut Up And Write (SUAW). However, this format doesn’t necessarily work for everyone. Since 2020 we’ve […]
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How Can You Measure Your Research Impact as a Postgrad?
The phrase ‘research impact’ gets bandied about often in academic circles. Academics have to show evidence of their research impact when they seek jobs, apply for promotions, write grant applications, […]
PG Events & Workshops in July
Looking for a little mid-winter productivity boost? We’ve got you covered! We have a great range of workshops coming up in July, covering everything from SPSS and NVivo data analysis […]
Want to Attend the July Write-Away?
Could you use a productive writing day? Our final Write-Away Day for 2023 is on July 7th at the AUT South Campus. Applications close this Friday – all you need […]
Submit Your Abstract for the AUT Postgraduate Research Symposium 2023!
Want to tell the world about your research? At the AUT Postgraduate Research Symposium on Friday 8 September, you can present your research as an oral presentation, poster, or creative […]
Save the Date: AUT Research Week 2023
Mark your calendars: AUT Research Week is coming up on 4-8 September 2023! Join us for a celebration of AUT’s incredible research and the people who make it happen. All […]
Entries Open Now for 3 Minute Thesis!
Want to tell the world about your research? Now’s your chance! The annual 3 Minute Thesis (‘3MT’) competition is now open for entries. If you are writing a Masters or […]
What’s On for Postgrads in May?
As the colder weather sets in, so comes the temptation to hibernate. It’s all too easy in postgrad life to disappear into one’s lab or office, put on a cosy […]
Introducing CARMA: Resources on Research Methods & Data Analysis
AUT has recently subscribed to a database of over 200 video lectures on a huge range of topics in research methods and data analysis. CARMA (Consortium for the Advancement of […]
Turn your COVID Research Disruption into a Publication!
Did COVID mess with your research plans? Did you have to adjust, change, and innovate to make your research work amidst lockdowns and closed borders? Well here’s a chance to […]
How to Draft a Thesis (Partly) on Your Phone
In my mind, the time and space needed for writing is proportional to the project. Writing a shopping list? The notes app on my phone is fine for that. Writing […]
Ready for a Guided Writing Day?
If life (read: flatmates, work, kids, distractions, etc) is getting in the way of your writing progress, you’re not alone. It can be hard to achieve the quiet, mental focus, […]