What’s On in June?
As the winter chill sets in, we amp up the heat on our PG workshop series. There are 30 workshops on offer this month, with a particular focus on reading, […]
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What to Expect at a Postgraduate Writer’s Retreat
Applications are open for the next PG Writer’s Retreat on 19-21 May 2025! But what exactly happens at a retreat? What will you do, where will you stay, what services […]
Kick Off 2025 with Research Workshops in Feb
Welcome back thesis writers! The academic year is gearing up and AUT’s campuses are starting to buzz once again with research and postgraduate life. We hope you had a relaxing […]
What’s On for PG Researchers in November?
With just 6 weeks left in the (university) year, we’re packing in some last-minute learning before the summer break. We look forward to welcoming our PG Writers’ Retreat participants for […]
Upskill in April: PG Workshops & Events
April is a great month to get into some healthy research habits and set yourself up for a productive year. This month in our PG researcher development series, we have […]
PG Events & Workshops in March
Kia ora to those of you joining AUT for your research programme! We hope you’ve enjoyed all the orientation festivities. In this month’s round-up of postgraduate research events & activities, […]
What’s On for PG Researchers in Feb?
Welcome back researchers! We hope you had a refreshing break and enjoyed the (partial) sunshine over the summer. If you are new to PG research at AUT: welcome! This blog […]
Adapting the Pomodoro Method to Suit Your Needs
A few years ago, I wrote about the Pomodoro Method and the concept of Shut Up And Write (SUAW). However, this format doesn’t necessarily work for everyone. Since 2020 we’ve […]
PG Events & Workshops in July
Looking for a little mid-winter productivity boost? We’ve got you covered! We have a great range of workshops coming up in July, covering everything from SPSS and NVivo data analysis […]
Want to Attend the July Write-Away?
Could you use a productive writing day? Our final Write-Away Day for 2023 is on July 7th at the AUT South Campus. Applications close this Friday – all you need […]
What’s On for Postgrads in May?
As the colder weather sets in, so comes the temptation to hibernate. It’s all too easy in postgrad life to disappear into one’s lab or office, put on a cosy […]
How to Draft a Thesis (Partly) on Your Phone
In my mind, the time and space needed for writing is proportional to the project. Writing a shopping list? The notes app on my phone is fine for that. Writing […]