Happy Long Weekend!
It’s Easter weekend, and that means multiple public holidays! This is a great chance to take a well-earned break. Everyone needs them – even (especially?) research students! However, sometimes deadlines […]
Ready for a Guided Writing Day?
If life (read: flatmates, work, kids, distractions, etc) is getting in the way of your writing progress, you’re not alone. It can be hard to achieve the quiet, mental focus, […]
PG Workshops & Events in April
We hope you have had a productive start to the year, and are getting into the swing of your research! There’s a great selection of workshops on in April if […]
Get the Most from your AUT LinkedIn Learning Account
Did you know that all AUT students get a free LinkedIn Learning account? LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) is a database of learning resources designed for a wide range of professionals. […]
Academia vs Non-Academic Careers After Postgraduate Research
If you’re debating whether to aim for an academic vs a non-academic career, author Chetan Bhagat’s advice above is a great starting point. Which pathway will enable you to have […]
We Test 3 Tools for Visually ‘Mapping’ your Research Area
If you’re a visual person, the text-heavy terrain of academic research can be a foreign landscape. Piles of papers promise deep insights into your research area, but sometimes it’s hard […]
What’s On For Postgrads in March?
A very warm welcome to those of you just starting your postgraduate study at AUT. We’re thrilled to have you with us! Whether you’re starting fresh or continuing on in […]
Learn about Research Technology with 23 Things
Attention doctoral students! Would you like to… expand your international network? have exceptional doctoral experiences? learn different technological tools for academic/research practice? If so, then you may like to participate in 23 […]
Apply to the March Write-Away
Ready to switch into writing mode for 2023? Apply to join us at a Write-Away day on the AUT South campus on 24 March. You bring yourself and your device/materials; […]
AUT and the Auckland Flooding
It has been a very rough long weekend here in Tāmaki Makaurau. The deluge on Friday broke the daily rainfall record, many areas and homes were flooded, and four lives […]
Improving your Funding Applications
For established academics, writing grant applications is a fairly standard part of the job. While some research is funded by the university, a lot is not; so external research funding […]
Best NZ Student Deals & Discounts for 2023
Whether you’ve just enrolled in a postgraduate course – or you’re gearing up for another year of study towards your degree – spare a moment amongst all the January calendar […]