Doctoral what's on
These opportunities are for doctoral candidates from all faculties and large scale research institutes. They include key SGS workshops specifically for candidates, as well as other events of interest to researchers.
Doctoral Wellbeing Month
Visit the Doctoral Wellbeing and Community web page to explore resources and discover all the events on offer during Doctoral Wellbeing Month.
What's on for doctoral candidates
The opportunities below have been categorised according to the six development areas in the Doctoral Development Framework. Read on to explore all the current offerings and sign up by clicking on the links below.
Top tip: You'll find the social and networking events (such as Doctoral Morning Teas) in the Collaboration and Leadership section.
Candidature Essentials
- 29 April: Doctoral Induction (City Campus)
- 6 May: Language Enrichment for Doctoral Candidates (City Campus)
- 8 May: Word Thesis Formatting (Zoom)
- 2 June: Language Enrichment for Doctoral Candidates (City Campus)
- 5 June: Word Thesis Formatting (Zoom)
- 3 July: Word Thesis Formatting (Zoom)
- Ongoing: English Language Learning Groups (City Campus)
- Ongoing: Writing in English Workshops (City Campus)
- On-demand: Learning Essentials
- On-demand: Academic English Hub
Canvas modules
Completing the Doctoral Candidature Essentials Canvas Course is an essential part of your onboarding. It includes seven modules:
- Preparing for your Confirmation Review module
- Academic and Research Integrity module
- Managing your Candidature module
- Navigating Online Resources module
- Working with Supervisors module
- Doctoral Development module
- PhD Examination Process module
Research Environment
- 28 April: Good Clinical Practice Refresher Course: ICH E6 (R3) (Grafton Campus)
- 14 May: Valuing Good Research Practice Part 1: Basics and More (Zoom)
- 21 May: Valuing Good Research Practice Part 2: Authorship and Publishing (Zoom)
- 21 May: Risk Assessment (City Campus)
- 18 June: Risk Assessment (City Campus)
- On-demand: Academic and Research Integrity
- On-demand: He Korowai Mātauranga
Research Knowledge and Skills
- 21 April: Exploring Responsible AI Use in Doctoral Research, hosted by students from the Faculty of Arts and Education (City Campus)
- 21 April: Managing Research Data (Zoom)
- 21-22 April: Introduction to Python (Zoom)
- 22-23 April: Introduction to Machine Learning (Zoom)
- 24 April: Academic Skills: Time Management (Zoom)
- 28 April: AI for Literature Reviews (Zoom)
- 28 April: Introduction to Containers and Workflows (Zoom)
- 7 May: Academic Skills: Time Management (City Campus)
- 13 May: Writing a Data Management Plan (Zoom)
- 13 May: Responsible AI in Research (Zoom)
- 19 May: NVivo Core Skills (Zoom)
- 25 May: AI for Literature Reviews (Zoom)
- 27 May: SPSS Core Skills (Zoom)
- 28 May: Managing Research Data (Zoom)
- 9 June: Responsible AI in Research (Zoom)
- 23 June: AI for Literature Reviews (Zoom)
- 24 June: NVivo Core Skills (Zoom)
- 26 June: Academic Skills: Time Management (Zoom)
- 29 June to 3 July: ResBaz Aotearoa (Zoom)
- 1 July: Academic Skills: Time Management (Zoom)
- 22 July: Managing Research Data (Zoom)
- 30 July: Writing a Data Management Plan (Zoom)
- On-demand: GenAI Essentials
Communication, Influence and Impact
- 22 April: Raising your Research Profile (Zoom)
- 30 April: Tips on Communicating your Research: Science Media Centre (Zoom)
- 11 May: Crafting your Research Elevator Pitch - 3MT training (Zoom)
- 19 May: Publishing your Research (Zoom)
- 19 May: Literature Review: Organising and Writing (City Campus)
- 20 May: Crafting your Research Elevator Pitch - 3MT training (Zoom)
- 25 May: 3MT Feedback Session (City Campus)
- 27 May: Presenting your Research (Zoom)
- 28 May: Tips on Communicating your Research: Science Media Centre (Zoom)
- 3 June: Designing Research Posters (Zoom)
- 4 June: 3MT Feedback Session (City Campus)
- 9 June: Abstract Writing (City Campus)
- 17 June: Raising your Research Profile (Zoom)
- 18 June: Tips on Communicating your Research: Science Media Centre (Zoom)
- 1 July: Literature Review: Organising and Writing (Zoom)
- 15-16 July: Media SAVVY for Māori Researchers: Science Media Centre (Auckland)
- 20 July: Tips on Communicating your Research: Science Media Centre (Zoom)
Collaboration and Leadership
- 21 April: Time for Research, with Hugh Kearns (Zoom)
- 4 May: The Power of Saying No, with Desiree Dickerson (Zoom)
- 18 May: Holistic Wellbeing for PhD Students, with Rachel King (City Campus)
- 23 June: Good Feedback; Asking for It, Getting It, Responding to It (Zoom)
- 15 July: Drama-Free Doctorates: Managing Conflict, with Desiree Dickerson (Zoom)
Career Development
- 21 April: Pasifika Talanoa (City Campus)
- 30 April: Fulbright Information Session (City Campus)
- 4 May: Sharpen your Interview Skills (City Campus)
- Until 6 May: Te Haerenga | Māori & Pacific Employability Programme (City Campus)
- 6 May: Map the Landscape of Your Future Career, with CDES (Zoom)
- 7 May: Build your Network (City Campus)
- 12 May: Level up your LinkedIn (City Campus)
- 18 May: Job Search Basics (City Campus)
- 20 and 27 May: Early Career Researchers: Explore Career Direction (City Campus)
- On-demand: MyCDES
- On-demand: MyCDES+
One-on-one appointments with career consultants
Book an appointment with a Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) consultant directly through MyCDES to discuss any career-related issues you're facing.
Book by clicking on "Request New Appointment”. Then select “Career Appointments All Students” from the drop-down menu. Ignore all the filters, just navigate to the end of the page and click “Check Availability”. Choose the date and time that suits you best, click on the consultant's name, complete the questions, and click “Submit”.
Note: Appointments are not for CV, cover letter, or LinkedIn checking. Please use the CDES drop-in or online CV check service for this.
Not on Wahapū?
Some booking links will take you to Wahapū. If you are studying towards a named doctorate (DClinPsy, DHSc, DMedSc, DocFA, EdD), you can book via the Doctoral Event Booking Form for Named Doctorates.