New APA 7th Edition: Here’s What You Need to Know
When the very first edition of the APA Publication Manual came out in 1952, academic writers would typically cite printed books, journal articles, and conference papers. But now, writers might […]
Why I Should Have Left My Desk During My PhD
You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. Maya Angelou I’m a few years out from my PhD now, and it’s true what they say: […]
Research Funding & Grants 101
For many people, our postgraduate years are our first introduction to one of the more complex aspects of academic life. For some it’s an exciting treasure hunt. For others, a […]
Your Development Planner for 2020
As a research student, you’ll learn and grow from the work that you do every day as part of your programme. That is, after all, why you’re here! But just […]
New GRS Facebook Page
There is a new way to keep in touch with us here at the Graduate Research School. If you haven’t already, head on over to our Facebook page and hit […]
Professor Mark Orams Takes the Helm as AUT’s New Dean of the Graduate Research School
Professor Mark Orams, the incoming Dean of the Graduate Research School, gave his thoughts on his new role in conversation with the GRS’ Katie Hayward. Katie: How do you feel […]
Welcome to PG Research in 2020!
If you are just joining AUT and/or taking your first steps into postgraduate research, WELCOME! We are excited to support you in your study, and to hear about the amazing […]
What’s Open at AUT over the Holidays?
Merry Christmas, Meri Kirihimete, عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد, Feliz Navidad, 聖誕快樂, Frohe Weinachten, शुभ बड़ा दिन, Selamat Natal, and a very happy holidays to all! This Friday is the last day […]
Throwback Thursday: Postgrad Parents – Tips from a Graduand
This article by Dr Melissa Gould first appeared on Thesislink in May 2017, when Melissa was about to receive her PhD. She is now a graduate not a graduand, but […]
Over 6,000 PhD students were surveyed worldwide. Here’s what they said.
Nature has recently released the results of its biggest ever survey of PhD students. More than 6,000 respondents from all over the world* answered questions about their job satisfaction, their […]
The Value of Finding your PhD Tribe
I’ve just come back from a gathering of 80 Māori and indigenous PhD students at Puketeraki Marae at Karitāne in North Otago. We’re all members of a national PhD scholars’ […]
Welcome Home: ‘Reverse Culture Shock’ after International Study in NZ
Four years ago, when I left Indonesia with my family to start my PhD in Auckland, I needed to adapt to a new culture, climate, and Western academic system. I […]