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[Throwback Thursday] Research Etiquette for Newbies

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Anaise Irvine

This article by Dr Anaise Irvine first appeared on Thesislink in April 2017. When I first enrolled in my research degree and rocked up to my department, I was given […]

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Join the AUT Research Writing Group

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

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. […]

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Apply to the August PG Write-Away

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

As winter drags on, it can feel difficult to keep the motivation up – especially if you’re overwhelmed with writing. Luckily, AUT research students have the opportunity to gather and […]

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Many Paths to Impact

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

Real-world impact is an increasingly important outcome indicator for both universities and individual researchers. Join us for a panel discussion with leading AUT researchers who will share their interesting – and […]

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Register for the Online 3MT Finals Event!

July 20, 2022August 1, 2022 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

AUT’s 2022 3MT Competition entrants have prepared their video presentations, and the judges have made some tough decisions in the pre-heats round. Drumroll please… the doctoral finalists are: Congratulations to […]

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How Much Participant ‘Voice’ Should You Include in Your Thesis?

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 Anaise Irvine

When participants give up their time to share their views, thoughts, or experiences with you as a researcher – and especially where it takes some bravery, trust, or sacrifice for […]

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Throwback Thursday: Accessibility Matters – How to make your work more accessible

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 Scott Pilkington

This post by Scott Pilkington first appeared on Thesislink in April 2020. To me, one of the biggest frustrations in doing research is that it is usually very poorly communicated, […]

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Getting Your First Publication

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 Anaise Irvine

How often have you heard the phrase ‘publish or perish’? It’s common advice for anyone planning a career as a researcher, and it can be a little intimidating. Perish, really? […]

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Throwback Thursday: When Your Brain is an Empty Space

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 Anaise Irvine

This post by Dr Anaise Irvine first appeared on Thesislink in April 2017. It has since been updated. In the years I spent writing my Masters and PhD theses, I […]

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3 Minute Thesis Entries Now Open

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

Have you ever tried to describe your research to flatmates, cousins, or mail carriers? Have you noticed blank stares, slow nods, or swift changes of subject? It can be incredibly […]

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Apply to the June PG Write-Away Day

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

Need a focused writing day? On June 17th, a group of AUT PG research students, along with support staff from the Graduate Research School and AUT Library, will descend on […]

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April 14, 2022: COVID-19 update for research students

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

Kia ora Postgraduate Research Students, We hope you are keeping well as Auckland moves past the peak of the Omicron outbreak. We recognise that many of you will have felt […]

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