Information for new PhD students

• University Doctoral Induction workshops
• Faculty doctoral induction workshops and dates for 2023
• Supervision
• Doctoral Skills Hub and programme
• Information for new doctoral candidates

Every new doctoral student is required to attend a University Doctoral Induction workshop soon after enrolment. This is one of your Confirmation milestones. Register for one of these workshops by visiting our Doctoral Induction page. 

Every new doctoral student in Science is required to attend a Faculty of Science doctoral induction workshop within the first 12 months of enrolment. This is a Confirmation milestone for all Science doctoral candidates. This workshop is distinct from the University Doctoral Induction workshop, which you must also attend.

In the Faculty induction workshop, you will meet other new doctoral candidates as well as key staff that support doctoral candidates in Science. You will learn about science-specific issues for doctoral candidates, and explore issues related to setting and maintaining professional boundaries.

Workshops are held approximately ten times a year. You will be contacted by Sharon Chen and invited to register for a specific workshop according to your disciplinary area. Please note that it is strongly recommended that you attend a Faculty doctoral induction workshop within the first six months of your enrolment.

Faculty of Science Doctoral Induction Workshop dates for 2023

February
16 February, 9.30am-12.45pm

21 February, 9.30am-12.45pm

23 February, 9.30am-12.45pm

April
18 April, 9.30am-12.45pm

20 April, 9.30am-12.45pm

July
11 July, 9.30am-12.45pm

13 July, 9.30am-12.45pm

September
5 September, 9.30am-12.45pm

7 September, 9.30am-12.45pm

October
24 October, 9.30am-12.45pm

26 October, 9.30am-12.45pm

Find out more about doctoral events by contacting your Student Hubs.  

The Faculty holds a welcome afternoon tea for new doctoral candidates four times a year. This is an opportunity to meet other new doctoral candidates from across the Faculty and to learn about how the Faculty can support you during your studies.

New candidates will get an invitation by email. If you'd like more information please contact Sharon Chen at sciencephd@auckland.ac.nz.

Supervision is the distinctive teaching and learning process used for graduate research education at the University of Auckland and most universities worldwide. Find out more on the supervision page.

A comprehensive suite of academic and personal skills workshops are available to support you through your study. These can be found at:

Doctoral workshops

Library workshops

New doctoral candidates can find information about doctoral induction, doctoral opportunities and the university campus on this doctoral candidate information page.