Should You Hire a Proofreader?
Editor’s note: this article, published in 2018, makes reference to a previous edition of the AUT Postgraduate Handbook that is now out of date. The most recent edition can be […]
Is a Postdoc Right for You?
If you’re doing a doctorate, you may have heard and wondered about the ‘postdoc.’ But what exactly is a postdoc, and is it right for you? Like many terms in […]
AUT Student Wins ‘Best Paper’ Award at International Conference
AUT postgraduate research student Marjs Lavides won the Best Paper Award during the First International Conference on Multidisciplinary Filipino Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi. Congratulations Marjs! Her achievement was […]
How to Disagree (Diplomatically)
Have you ever read a scholarly article or book and thought: what utter rot! If so: good. As brand new undergrads, we are taught to think of scholarly materials as […]
Present Your Poster!
At the next Postgraduate Mix & Mingle on 31st May, we will proudly showcase students’ research posters. Each poster presenter will have an opportunity to briefly speak to their poster, […]
Tell Us What You Think
Every two years, AUT surveys research students in order to better understand your experience. The Graduate Research School has recently launched the 2018 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey. By now, you […]
Writing a Conference Abstract (Cheat Sheet)
If you’ve ever tried to write a conference abstract, you’ll know how intimidating the process can be. After all, the abstract is essentially your ‘audition’ to get into the conference; and, […]
Throwback Thursday: This Classic Story is Actually About PhDs
This post by Dr Anaise Irvine first appeared on Thesislink in January 2018. Something amazing happened this week. Twitter user and certified genius Emma Razeng discovered the secret plot of […]
New PG Careers & Employability Workshops
Whether you are planning to seek an academic role, transition into industry, or pursue a public sector career, there is much that can be done during PG study to boost […]
Confession: My Little Anxious Questions
When one enters the hallowed halls of academia, one devotes oneself fully to the big questions about life, love, and the nature of the universe. That’s what I truly thought […]
The Science of When to Work
When do you do your research and writing? With so many research students juggling jobs, childcare, and other responsibilities, we often can’t put in a standard 9-5 day. In a […]
April Postgraduate Writers’ Retreat
Earlier this month, a group of AUT thesis writers came together at Vaughan Park in Long Bay to indulge in a concentrated period of writing, thinking, and discussion. In a […]