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) in Collaboration and Leadership.

Special theme: Research communication

Communicating your research and positioning it to make a real impact are important skills which help you explain complex ideas, clarify your thinking and positionality, and prepare you for conferences, no matter which career pathway you are on.

Explore our wide variety of workshops and resources in Communication, Influence and Impact. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a core part of our research communication focus. Learn more about 3MT.

Candidature Essentials

3 July: Word Thesis Formatting (Zoom)
13 July: Arts & Ed Doctoral Drop-In Session, 10am, 201-826/830 (City Campus) - no rsvp needed
7 August: 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, including:
- 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

Coming soon: Ethics Zone Sessions
On-demand: Academic and Research Integrity
On-demand: He Korowai Mātauranga

Research knowledge and skills

29 June to 3 July: ResBaz Aotearoa (Zoom)
30 June: Using LLMs to Programmatically Extract and Curate Research Data (Zoom)
1 July: Precision Prompting: Mastering Generative AI for the Research Lifecycle (Zoom)
1 July: Academic Skills: Time Management (Zoom)
3 July: AI Tools for Literature Reviews (Zoom)
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

29 June: Research Collaboration and Reproducibility with Google Colab (Zoom)
30 June: Design 101: Presentations, Posters & PowerPoints for Researchers (Zoom)
30 June: Digital Storytelling with KnightLab (Zoom)
30 June: Publish Smarter: Choosing Where to Publish (Zoom)
1 July: Visual Abstracts Create an Attention Hook to your Published Article (Zoom)
1 July: Literature Review: Organising and Writing (Zoom)
2 July: When Science Meets Headlines: Media Engagement for Research Impact (Zoom)
3 July: Language Enrichment for Doctoral Candidates (City Campus)
3 July: Maximising Research Impact with Wikipedia (Zoom)
6 July: Writing for Newsroom: Write about your research for a general reader (City Campus)
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)
10 August: NEW! Introduction to Research Impact (Zoom)
17 August: NEW! Planning for Research Impact (Zoom)
19 August: Abstract Writing (City Campus)
7 September: Literature Review: Organising and Writing (City Campus)

On-demand: Research resources: Publishing, communication and profiles
On-demand: PG Skills Hub: Communicating and Publishing
On-demand: Learning Essentials: Presenting your work
On-demand: 3MT resources
On-demand: Essential Skills Waipapa Taumata Rau

Collaboration and Leadership

15 July: Drama-Free Doctorates: Managing Conflict, with Desiree Dickerson (Zoom)

Career Development

29 June: Postgrad Bootcamp Part 1: Develop Your Career Direction (City Campus)
1 July: Postgrad Bootcamp Part 2: Increase Your Exposure to Career Opportunities and Learn to Market Yourself to Them (City Campus)
6 July: Build your Network and Level Up your LinkedIn (City Campus)
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)

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.