Distractions and Opportunities
Distractions Kia ora koutou, hope everyone is doing as well as possible in these trying times. As researchers we are often thinking about ways to avoid distractions but sometimes a […]
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Behind the Scenes at the Graduate Research School 1: Researcher Development
This is the first in a short series introducing you to the teams behind the scenes at GRS. The three teams are: Researcher Development Policy and Progressions Examinations This first […]
Library Workshops Coming up in the First Half of Semester Two
The library team have a great suite of workshops lined up for the first half of Semester 2. These workshops cover some key areas for researchers, such as reference management […]
On Mental Health and Taking Time out to Feed the Ducks
It’s important to look after your mental health during a research degree. There is a very high rate of mental ill health among PhD students, the Nature PhD Survey 2019 […]
PG Workshops in June
As we drag ourselves into winter, Semester 1 comes to an end and many PG commitments (like undergraduate teaching & tutoring) wind down. This can be a great time to […]
Winter Webinar Series for Researchers
Hunkering down for the cold season? Why not watch a webinar under the blankets and learn something new while staying warm? Our friends at Academic Consulting Ltd (experts in data […]
AUT Library Research Workshops Available Now
Did you know that AUT’s Library has a dedicated research support team? They’re offering a flurry of workshops for PG students in April-May, so now is a great to time […]
Join the VALA Tech Camp at AUT
Attention coders, data analysts, and digital researchers: the VALA Tech Camp is coming to AUT! From 12 – 20 April there will be a series of 4-hour intensive workshops available. […]
Throwback Thursday: Writing a Conference Abstract (Cheat Sheet)
This post first appeared on Thesislink in May 2018, and has been updated. If you’ve ever tried to write a conference abstract, you’ll know how intimidating the process can be. […]
Graduate Research School Update
Thankfully, Alert Level 2 now applies in Auckland, with a review on Monday 22 February. All research and related activities are allowed, provided public health control measures are in place. […]
Free Training: Write a Winning Application
The Salis Institute in Australia has invited AUT researchers to a free online workshop on writing applications (for scholarships, fellowships, research grants, etc). While a solid list of academic achievements […]
Welcome Back! What’s On for Postgrads?
Kia ora and happy New Year, postgrads! Hopefully you’ve had a good break and some time with family and friends. We are back up and running for a brand new […]