Doctoral News

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2025 Research Showcase winners at the University of Auckland

Research Showcase winners

With more than 100 top-class poster and image entries from across the University, our 2025 Research Showcase judges definitely didn't have any easy time.

Congratulations to all our winners who received their awards from Professor JR Rowland, and well done to everyone who took part.

  • Poster winner: Kirsten Tilleman (Engineering and Design)
  • Image (Own Creation) winner: Cristal Salatas (Liggins)
  • Image (AI-generated) winner: Rebecca Allcock (Arts and Education)

Find out more.

In the spotlight

Feature on University of Auckland doctoral candidate Jessie Hutchings

Dr Jessie Hutchings, who has graduated with a doctorate in Pharmacy, is passionate about health equity for Pacific communities. Read more.

Feature on University of Auckland doctoral candidate Heidi Robinson

Heidi Robinson, a doctoral candidate in FMHS, fuses her love of crafting with life in the lab. Read more.

Newsletter archive

SGS sends Doctoral News to all doctoral candidates on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. It's essential reading for all candidates, as it contains important news, workshops, notices, scholarships, and resources for every stage of your doctoral journey. View the archive.