Watch the NZ 3MT Masters Finals Tonight!
Livvy Mitchell, AUT’s 3 Minute Thesis Masters winner, will hit the stage at Marama Hall at the University of Otago tonight for the 2019 Three Minute Thesis New Zealand Inter-University […]
Thank You for the AUT PG Research Symposium and 3MT Finals 2019
Thank you for an exciting day of research talks, posters, and conversation on Friday! The breadth and quality of postgraduate research happening at AUT is truly impressive. A HUGE congratulations […]
AUT Postgraduate Research Symposium & 3MT TOMORROW!
The time has come, friends. The AUT Postgraduate Research Symposium & 3MT competition finals are on TOMORROW on the city campus. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to […]
Why should you practice your PGR9 Presentation in front of your peers?
The PGR9 (Confirmation of Candidature) is probably the most talked-about event in the first year of the PhD journey at AUT. Indeed, successfully passing this stage is a major leap […]
What is your Thesis ‘In’?
As an undergrad, it’s easily to communicate what you’re studying. You ‘major in’ a particular subject. You take courses that are prescribed for that major, you graduate with a degree […]
Thank You: An Open Letter to PG Supporters
To anyone who has ever supported a research student, When someone you love tells you that they have decided to do a masters or doctorate, they are indirectly asking you […]
Throwback Thursday: Ten Tips for Writing a Useful SURVEY
This post by Robyn Kannemeyer first appeared on Thesislink in October 2016. You may think that writing a survey is easy but believe me, if you are conducting a survey […]
Congratulations to AUT’s 3MT Finalists!
The AUT 3 Minute Thesis heats have taken place this week, and our brave contestants have given their 3 minute presentations in front of a panel of judges. The top […]
Using a Chatbot for Research Participant Pre-Screening
I have developed a chatbot to help me engage and screen participants in the initial stages of participant recruitment. That sounds really cool, but this is at the basic level […]
Designing a Winning 3MT Slide
By now, many of you will have entered this year’s 3 Minute Thesis competition. For the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of being AUT’s 3MT scorekeeper. I tally […]
The Fractured Postgrad Identity
“I am one of the lucky and privileged few to make it to this level; destined to sit amongst the top 1% most educated people in the world. My parents […]
Apply Now for the September Writers Retreat
Applications close 26 July 2019 We invite all postgraduate research students at AUT who want dedicated writing time to apply to attend a four day writers’ retreat being held at […]