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 many other events of interest to researchers.

Three doctoral candidates smiling and posing for a photo at the University of Auckland's annual SGS Research Showcase.

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 and Pizza Lunches) under the "Collaboration and leadership" heading below.

Research impact theme

Our special focus area over the next few months is research impact. We have a host of resources and workshops for you to choose from on this important topic, culminating in the annual SGS Research Showcase in October. We invite you to explore what's on offer to help you turn your findings into tangible benefits in the real world, and make a meaningful difference beyond academia. You'll find the details under the "Communication, influence and impact" heading below.

Candidature essentials

13 July: Arts & Ed Doctoral Drop-In, 10am, 201-826 (City Campus) - no rsvp needed
4 September: 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
On-demand: Doctoral Candidature Essentials Canvas modules:
- Preparing for your Confirmation Review
- Academic and Research Integrity
- Managing your Candidature
- Navigating Online Resources
- Working with Supervisors
- Doctoral Development
- PhD Examination Process
- GenAI Essentials

Research environment

7 July: Good Clinical Practice Refresher Course (Grafton Campus)
Coming soon: Ethics Zone Sessions
On-demand: Academic and Research Integrity
On-demand: He Korowai Mātauranga

Research knowledge and skills

9 July: Building a Strong Foundation in REDCap (Zoom)
22 July: Managing Research Data (Zoom)
29 July: AI for Literature Reviews (Zoom)
30 July: Writing a Data Management Plan (Zoom)
26 August: Responsible AI in Research (Zoom)
On-demand: GenAI Essentials
On-demand: Guidance on Using AI at the University

Communication, influence and impact

7 July: Societal Impact Event Series: Public and Media Pathways to Impact (City Campus)
15 July: Impact Is an Entrepreneurial Process: Why Communication Is Discovery, Not Just Dissemination (Zoom)
15-16 July: Media SAVVY for Māori Researchers: Science Media Centre (Auckland)
17 July: University of Auckland 3MT Final (City Campus)
20 July: Tips on Communicating your Research: Science Media Centre (Zoom)
4 August: Language Enrichment for Doctoral Candidates (City Campus)
5 August: Creative Communication: Designing an Engaging Research Poster (City Campus)
10 August: NEW! Introduction to Research Impact (Zoom)
17 August: NEW! Planning for Research Impact (Zoom)
19 August: Abstract Writing (City Campus)
19 August: Designing Research Posters (Zoom)
7 September: Literature Review: Organising and Writing (City Campus)
23 September: Elevate Your Online Presentation Skills with Hugh Kearns (Zoom)
19 October: Fundamentals of Project Management for Research Projects (Zoom)
20-22 October: SGS Research Showcase (City Campus) - SAVE THE DATE!
21 October: Essentials of Research Grant Writing (Zoom)
On-demand: Research resources: Publishing, communication and profiles
On-demand: Research resources: Research impact and engagement
On-demand: PG Skills Hub: Communicating
On-demand: PG Skills Hub: Publishing
On-demand: Research grant and project management
On-demand: Learning Essentials: Presenting your work
On-demand: 3MT resources
On-demand: Essential Skills Waipapa Taumata Rau
On-demand: Research Impact for Public Good webinar series

Collaboration and leadership

15 July: Drama-Free Doctorates: Managing Conflict, with Desiree Dickerson (Zoom)
27 July: Doctoral Pizza Lunch (City Campus)

Career development

7 July: Job Search Basics and Design your Career (City Campus)
9 July: Elevate your CV - Peer Review and Sharpen your Interview Skills (City Campus)
15-17 July: Research to Start-up Bootcamp (City Campus)
2 September: How to Write a Narrative CV (Zoom)

On-demand: MyCDES
On-demand: MyCDES+
On-demand: 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 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.