Articles, tips, and notices for postgraduate research students at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and beyond.
This post from the Graduate Research School first appeared on Thesislink in February 2016. It has been updated where some acronyms (or links) have since changed. Universities are enormous institutions. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Getting published as a research student can be a huge leg-up in your career. If you’re planning a future in academia, it’s one of the best ways to demonstrate your […]
Got a ton of writing to do? In addition to the regular Monday morning Shut Up and Write! sessions, we’re holding a special one-off writing session this Thursday 15 April […]
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 […]
Attention coders, data analysts, and digital researchers: the VALA Tech Camp is coming to AUT! From 12 – 20 April there will be a series of 4-hour intensive workshops available. […]
Do you need some quiet time and expert support to help you get through a period of intense writing? If so, you may like to apply for the next Graduate […]
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 […]
There are many reasons to start postgraduate study: intellectual stimulation, career progression, personal curiosity, and of course, the DISCOUNTS! That’s right: flash that student ID and get cheap deals on […]
Keen to experience a conference, but can’t travel or spend money right now? We know the feeling! Fortunately, we have a way for a limited number of PhD students to […]
