Doctoral governance
We aim to provide an outstanding experience for all doctoral candidates at the University of Auckland.
The overall doctoral programme at the University of Auckland is managed and supported by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), with governance and oversight by the Graduate Research Committee (GRC).
About the School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
About the Graduate Research Committee (GRC)
The Graduate Research Committee (GRC) is responsible for the governance of doctoral programmes. It is chaired by Professor JR Rowland, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global and Graduate Research, and includes, amongst others, Professor Vivien Kirk, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Graduate Research, and the Associate Deans/Directors Postgraduate Research from all faculties and LSRIs.
You can learn more about who sits on this committee by visiting the Graduate Research Committee web page.
About Auckland University Students' Association (AUSA)
Te Rōpū Kahikatea | Auckland University Students’ Association (TRK-AUSA) advocates for students and represents their voice at the University of Auckland, delivers student advice and support services, advises on academic and welfare matters, and runs events on campus to bring the University community together.
If you'd like to get in touch with the postgrad reps in your faculty/LSRI, you can contact TRK-AUSA's Postgrad Education Vice-President and Postgrad Student Officer. Learn more by visiting https://ausa.org.nz.
Queries about your doctoral candidature
If you are a currently enrolled doctoral candidate at the University of Auckland and you have queries about your candidature, please refer to our comprehensive list of contacts and resources on the Doctoral contacts page.
Doctoral complaints and disputes
If you are a doctoral candidate and wish to make a formal complaint to the University, there are a number of avenues to follow, depending on the nature of your complaint:
| Query type | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Academic disputes and complaints (including regarding examination outcomes and termination appeals) | See Academic disputes and complaints |
| Supervision complaints | Contact the relevant Head of Department in your Faculty / LSRI |
| University of Auckland complaints (regarding service) | Fill in the Provide feedback or submit a service complaint form |
| School of Graduate Studies complaints (regarding advice) | We recommend you first contact the SGS advisory staff member involved. If you are not satisfied with the resolution or wish to raise this further, please email Professor JR Rowland, Pro Vice-Chancellor Global and Graduate Studies. |
| Support and assistance | Te Rōpū Kahikatea | Auckland University Students’ Association (TRK-AUSA) can assist you with raising complaints. Visit https://ausa.org.nz. |
