Doctoral what's on
These opportunities are for doctoral candidates from all faculties and LSRIs. The list below includes key SGS workshops specifically for candidates, as well as other events of interest to researchers.
The opportunities on this page 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
- 13 March: Word Thesis Formatting (Zoom)
- 19 March: Doctoral Drop-In Session for Faculty of Arts and Education (City Campus): 10am to 11am in Room 201-826 - no need to rsvp
- 25 March: How to Plan your PhD, with Hugh Kearns (Zoom)
- 30 March: Abstract Writing (City Campus)
- 13 April: Doctoral Induction (City Campus)
- 29 April: Doctoral Induction (City Campus)
- Ongoing: English Language Learning Groups (City Campus)
- Ongoing: Writing in English Workshops (City Campus)
- On-demand: Managing your Candidature
- On-demand: PhD Confirmation of Candidature
- On-demand: PhD Examination Process
- On-demand: Learning Essentials
Research Environment
- 12 March: Risk Assessment (City Campus)
- 27 March: Introductory Good Clinical Practice Training (Grafton Campus)
- 16 April: Risk Assessment (City Campus)
- On-demand: Academic and Research Integrity
- On-demand: He Korowai Mātauranga
Research Knowledge and Skills
- 11 March: Programming with Python (Zoom)
- 17 March: NVivo Core Skills (Zoom)
- 17 March: Writing a Data Management Plan (Zoom)
- 18 March: AI for Literature Reviews (Zoom)
- 19 March: SPSS Core Skills (Zoom)
- 24 March: Data Analysis and Visualisation in R (Zoom)
- 14 April: Embedding LLMs into Qualitative Research Workflows (Zoom)
- 28 April: AI for Literature Reviews (Zoom)
- On-demand: GenAI Essentials
Communication, Influence and Impact
- 17 March: Velocity Kick-Off (City Campus)
- 18 March: Presenting your Research (Zoom)
- 26 March: Tips on Communicating your Research (Zoom)
- 30 April: Tips on Communicating your Research (Zoom)
- 11 May: Crafting your Research Elevator Pitch - 3MT training (Zoom)
- 20 May: Crafting your Research Elevator Pitch - 3MT training (Zoom)
- 19 May: Publishing your Research (Zoom)
- 25 May: 3MT Feedback Session (City Campus)
- 27 May: Presenting your Research (Zoom)
- 28 May: Tips on Communicating your Research (Zoom)
- 4 June: 3MT Feedback Session (City Campus)
Collaboration and Leadership
- 11 to 12 March: Asia-Pacific Futures: Seeding Transformative Change for People and Nature Workshop (City Campus)
- 17 March: MedTech Connect - Tāmaki Makaurau (City Campus)
- 19 March: Kiwis in Climate Book Launch (City Campus)
- 21 April: Time for Research, with Hugh Kearns (Zoom)
- 4 May: The Power of Saying No, with Desiree Dickerson (Zoom)
- 23 June: Good Feedback; Asking for It, Getting It, Responding to It (Zoom)
Career Development
- 10 to 19 March: Job Search Bootcamp (City Campus)
- 10 to 26 March: Get Recruitment Ready event series by CDES (CIty Campus and online)
- 18 March to 6 May: Te Haerenga | Māori and Pacific Employability Programme (City Campus)
- 20 and 27 May: Early Career Researchers: Explore your 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 Registration Form.