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Adapting the Pomodoro Method to Suit Your Needs

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 Scott Pilkington

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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PG Events & Workshops in July

June 27, 2023July 11, 2023 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

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 […]

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Want to Attend the July Write-Away?

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

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 […]

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What’s On for Postgrads in May?

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

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 […]

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How to Draft a Thesis (Partly) on Your Phone

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 Anaise Irvine

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 […]

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Ready for a Guided Writing Day?

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

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, […]

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What’s On For Postgrads in March?

February 24, 2023February 28, 2023 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

A very warm welcome to those of you just starting your postgraduate study at AUT. We’re thrilled to have you with us! Whether you’re starting fresh or continuing on in […]

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Apply to the March Write-Away

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

Ready to switch into writing mode for 2023? Apply to join us at a Write-Away day on the AUT South campus on 24 March. You bring yourself and your device/materials; […]

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Welcome Back! What’s On in Jan?

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

Nau mai, hoki mai, and welcome back for another year of postgrad research at AUT! We hope you’ve had a relaxing break… even if the weather for those here in […]

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Check Out Our November PG Workshops

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

Want to amp up your thesis-writing progress before the end of the year? We have a great selection of November workshops, many of which focus on writing the parts of […]

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[Throwback Thursday] Getting Started Writing your Thesis and Beating Writer’s Block

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Scott Pilkington

This post by Scott Pilkington first appeared on Thesislink in May 2020. Some information and links have been updated in this version. Generally, when I sit down to write something […]

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PG Workshops Coming Up in October

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Graduate Research School (Auckland University of Technology)

With only three months left in the year, it’s crunch time for many people. If you’re facing deadlines, piling workloads, and perhaps even a thesis submission date, we’ve got your […]

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