Apply Now for the May Postgraduate Writers Retreat
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 […]
Research Skills to Learn Early (That Pay Off Later!)
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 […]
Best NZ Student Deals & Discounts for 2021
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 […]
Volunteer for a Learning & Teaching Conference
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 […]
Throwback Thursday: Writing a Conference Abstract (Cheat Sheet)
This post first appeared on Thesislink in May 2018, and has been updated. If you’ve ever tried to write a conference abstract, you’ll know how intimidating the process can be. […]
March 1, 2021: COVID-19 update for research students
Kia ora Graduate Research Students As I expect you know, in Auckland Alert Level 3 applies from 6.00AM Sunday 28 February for seven days. Unfortunately this has implications on research […]
The Value of Reading Other People’s Theses
It’s amazing how easy it is to write an entire masters or doctoral thesis without ever reading one. Think about it: no-one would ever expect an author to write a […]
Graduate Research School Update
Thankfully, Alert Level 2 now applies in Auckland, with a review on Monday 22 February. All research and related activities are allowed, provided public health control measures are in place. […]
February 15, 2021: COVID-19 update for research students
Kia ora Graduate Research Students, In Auckland, Alert Level 3 applies from midnight Sunday 14 February until midnight Wednesday 17 February at this stage, with regular updates from Government. Unfortunately […]
Should You Pay for Automated Transcription?
The task of transcribing research interviews takes a frustratingly long time. Not only do you need to do the laborious work of typing out every work that is uttered on […]
Free Training: Write a Winning Application
The Salis Institute in Australia has invited AUT researchers to a free online workshop on writing applications (for scholarships, fellowships, research grants, etc). While a solid list of academic achievements […]
Throwback Thursday: How to Disagree (Diplomatically)
This post by Dr Anaise Irvine first appeared on Thesislink in June 2018. Have you ever read a scholarly article or book and thought: what utter rot! If so: good. […]