{"id":7875,"date":"2020-03-19T09:46:29","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T20:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/?p=7875"},"modified":"2020-03-19T09:46:38","modified_gmt":"2020-03-18T20:46:38","slug":"covid-19-info-for-aut-research-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/?p=7875","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19: Info for AUT Research Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>New\nZealand has had a relatively low incidence of COVID-19 (coronavirus) infections\nso far, with only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/national\/health\/coronavirus\/120105345\/coronavirus-what-we-know-about-the-five-new-zealand-coronavirus-patients\">20 confirmed cases<\/a> as of 19 March 2020. However,\nthis is an ever-changing situation, and an international event affecting almost\nall of us in some way. This communication is to advise you of the current\nsituation and provide some suggestions for you to ensure your postgraduate\nresearch journey is disrupted as little as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order\nto minimise the risk of getting sick, it\u2019s important now (as always) to\npractice good hygiene and frequent hand-washing. Stay home if you feel unwell,\nand call ahead before visiting any clinic or doctor\u2019s office in person. (AUT\nstudents registered with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aut.ac.nz\/student-life\/student-support\/medical-centres-on-campus\">Medical Centres<\/a> can call (09) 921 9992 for the\ncity campus, or (09) 921 9998 for North campus; and anyone can call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.govt.nz\/your-health\/services-and-support\/health-care-services\/healthline\">Healthline\u2019s<\/a> dedicated coronavirus line on\n0800 358 5453.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although few people in New Zealand have tested positive for COVID-19, a great many are affected by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.govt.nz\/our-work\/diseases-and-conditions\/covid-19-novel-coronavirus\/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-health-advice-general-public\/covid-19-staying-home-self-isolation\">self-isolation<\/a> requirements and travel restrictions. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/national\/health\/coronavirus\/120298348\/coronavirus-governments-selfisolation-rules-for-travellers-take-effect\">New Zealand Government now requires<\/a> all people entering the country from overseas (excluding Pacific Islands) to self-isolate for 14 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/COVID-19.jpg?resize=240%2C280&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7876\" width=\"240\" height=\"280\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, AUT has cancelled all staff and AUT funded international travel and this includes postgraduate research students. If you choose to travel internationally (and it is strongly recommended that you do not at present) remember you may find it difficult to return to New Zealand for some months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience coronavirus-related disruptions which impact what you are\ndoing as postgraduate research student at AUT, there are a few things we can do\nto help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, the Graduate Research School has asked schools\/faculties and supervisors to allow students to work remotely if they need to. As long as you have a device and an internet connection, there is a lot you can do to make progress in self-isolation. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep up-to-date with your reading using the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.aut.ac.nz\/\">AUT Library<\/a>\u2018s online collections<\/li><li>Research and refine your methodology by browsing the online <a href=\"https:\/\/methods-sagepub-com.ezproxy.aut.ac.nz\/\">SAGE Research Methods database<\/a> (access through AUT Library)<\/li><li>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/AUTStudentLearning\/videos\">AUT Academic Writing Advisors\u2019 YouTube channel<\/a> for loads of video resources on referencing (including APA 7th) and academic writing skills <\/li><li>Attend postgraduate workshops via Zoom. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thesislink.aut.ac.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/AUT-Postgraduate-Researcher-Development-Planner-2020-v2.1.pdf\">Researcher Development Planner<\/a> to see which ones are Zoomable (look for the blue-green bubbles)<\/li><li>And of course, writing is a solitary activity that can be done easily at home! If your files are in your AUT H-drive, you can access them from <a href=\"https:\/\/fileaccess.aut.ac.nz\">https:\/\/fileaccess.aut.ac.nz<\/a>. You\u2019ll need to log in with your username in the format \u201cautuni\\yourusername\u201d and enter your password.      <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly,\nwe are providing some flexibility for research students affected by the\npandemic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For doctoral candidates approaching the oral examination, we are providing options for remote      examinations (via Zoom) if needed.<\/li><li>If you are constrained in your ability to progress (e.g. unable to collect data, access workspaces, laboratories, travel for data collection etc) you can apply for an extension to your milestones (such as PGR9 or thesis\/exegesis submission) or for a Leave of Absence. We will consider these on a case-by-case basis (retrospectively if needed) and ensure we are flexible and supportive in considering these applications (for example, we will not strictly enforce the maximum number of Leave of Absence or extensions permitted). <a href=\"https:\/\/sdw.aut.ac.nz\/postgraduate-research\/pg-forms-policies-and-processes\/postgraduate-forms\">Click here for these application forms<\/a>.<\/li><li>If you are supported by a scholarship and you can continue to make progress with your research \/ studies \/ writing then your scholarship is unaffected. If you consider that your ability to complete your programme within the scholarship      timeframe has been compromised, please specify this and provide details in your regular progress report (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdw.aut.ac.nz\/postgraduate-research\/pg-forms-policies-and-processes\/postgraduate-forms\">PGR8<\/a>). If it is necessary, there is the potential to consider an extension to your scholarship towards the end of your scholarship period. These will be considered on a case-by-case      basis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirdly, please liaise with your supervisors and seek their advice on your options. You may, for example, be able to change the order of your work tasks and spend the next few weeks writing draft chapters of your thesis\/exegesis (or sections of your paper). You may be able to amend your plans for data-gathering to allow you to collect data via remote means or by using ICT (eg. Interviews via Zoom or via telephone). Explore what is possible and adapt your plans accordingly. You should note these changed plans and any implications for your candidature progression in your regular <a href=\"https:\/\/sdw.aut.ac.nz\/postgraduate-research\/pg-forms-policies-and-processes\/postgraduate-forms\">progress reports or via variation of record or other relevant progression and change of status forms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\npandemic is a constantly changing event, and we will continue to monitor and\nrespond as necessary. Please bear in mind that it is possible there could be\nsome disruptions to Graduate Research School events which cannot be recorded\nand\/or delivered remotely (eg. writing retreats, mix &amp; mingles, etc). We\nwill endeavour to keep you informed and supported as much as possible, while\nkeeping everyone\u2019s health and wellbeing our number one priority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep\nup to date on AUT information, for doctoral candidates please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/auti.aut.ac.nz\/news\/Pages\/Coronavirus-update.aspx\">AUTi COVID-19<\/a> page. Information for other\npostgraduate research students and the general public can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/news.aut.ac.nz\/news\/coronavirus-update\">COVID-19 website<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally,\nplease regularly check the NZ Ministry of Health Covid-19 advice pages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.govt.nz\/our-work\/diseases-and-conditions\/covid-19-novel-coronavirus\">https:\/\/www.health.govt.nz\/our-work\/diseases-and-conditions\/covid-19-novel-coronavirus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kia ora\nand kia kaha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the team at the Graduate Research School.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Zealand has had a relatively low incidence of COVID-19 (coronavirus) infections so far, with only 20 confirmed cases as of 19 March 2020. 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