3 Minute Thesis Entries Now Open
Have you ever tried to describe your research to flatmates, cousins, or mail carriers? Have you noticed blank stares, slow nods, or swift changes of subject? It can be incredibly […]
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Presenting at an Online Conference Part 5: More Resources
Editor’s Note: This is the last in Scott’s 5-part series on online conferences. Find Scott’s earlier articles here: Part 1 on choosing a presentation format, Part 2 on preparing an […]
Presenting at an Online Conference Part 4: Tips for Making a Good Impression
As I’ve attended online conferences, presented my research, and watched others present theirs, I’ve picked up some ideas about what makes a good (or not-so-good) impression. Here are my tips […]
Presenting at an Online Conference Part 3: Preventing Technical Difficulties
Just as you would for an in-person conference, you need to prepare for things to go wrong in an online conference too. However, in an online context, there are new […]
Presenting at an Online Conference Part 2: Preparing for your Oral Presentation
Yesterday, we started our series by Scott Pilkington on presenting at an online conference. You can find Part 1 (about choosing a presentation format) here. Regardless of whether your oral […]
Presenting at an Online Conference Part 1: Choosing a Presentation Format
If the last couple of months have taught us anything in Auckland, it’s that we can’t count on opening up and returning to in-person events any time soon. As such, […]
Three Minute Thesis Finals Coming Soon!
The AUT Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) finals are coming up next month on 3rd September. 3MT is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland and involves participants […]
Upcoming Workshops for the Rest of 2020
2020 is drawing slowly to a close (cue parades) and, while many of us have not been as productive or motivated as usual this year, we still have a few […]
Why is networking important as a researcher?
Not all Ph.D. students like networking during their research journey. Some are shy professionals and not big fans of networking. Others may think networking is a waste of time. However, […]
Last Week to Enter 3MT – Masters and Doctoral
Good news Masters students – if you missed the deadline to enter this year’s 3 Minute Thesis competition, you’ll be glad to know that it has been extended until next […]
Tips for Producing an Engaging 3MT Video Submission
3 Minute Thesis is an annual global research communication competition which is now getting underway for 2020 (entries close this Friday for AUT Masters students!). The premise is simple: present […]
Apply for Free Online Science Communication Workshops
Since 2008, New Zealand’s Science Media Centre has connected scientists with journalists to ensure that our news media can draw on accurate, evidence-based information in its reporting. Because of this […]