Doctoral Careers Focus

Scroll down to explore career-related workshops, networking, and resources for doctoral students.

How to plan for the career you want

It's never too early to start planning for life after your doctorate. Whether you have your sights on a career in academia, industry, entrepreneurship or public good, we have a wealth of workshops, year-long programmes, and resources to help you prepare for the career you want. 

It's crucial to carefully structure your training, development and networking journey according to the specific outcome you want, but there is so much on offer that it can feel overwhelming, and it might be difficult to know which are the right opportunities for you.

The good news is you don't have to navigate this on your own. All you have to do is visit the Doctoral Opportunities web page, where you can find links to resources from the School of Graduate Studies that will help you to identify where you want to end up, and guide you through the process of getting there:

Career overview workshops

You're invited to the Careers Lounge

Join us in the Careers Lounge for coffee and career journeys! Come and hear from PhD graduates who are applying their research and analytical skills in non-academic settings to drive innovation and problem-solving. This is a great opportunity to discuss how your research might connect to real-world impact. 
 
  • 16 September: Careers Lounge (City Campus)
  • 22 October: Careers Lounge (City Campus) - save the date!

Academic career workshops

The Academic Career Advancement Programme (ACAP) runs from February to October each year. It is a sought-after annual programme that provides doctoral students with the opportunity to explore key aspects of academic life, build interdisciplinary relationships with academics across the University, and get a head start in the academic job market. Applications for next year close on 2 October. Learn more about ACAP.

Entrepreneurial career workshops

The Doctoral Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme (DELP) runs from February to October each year. This programme is designed to unlock your entrepreneurial potential and expand how you think about your future career. You’ll gain the tools, frameworks, and mindset to explore new pathways, drive impact, and create value wherever your career takes you. Applications for next year close on 30 October. Learn more about DELP.

Note: Links to SGS events will take you to Wahapū booking pages. If you are a doctoral candidate who does not have access to Wahapū, you can book by completing the Doctoral Event Registration Form.

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