What's On for Doctoral Candidates
Find out about a wide range of upcoming doctoral events at the University of Auckland.
NEW! 2026 Doctoral Leadership Programme
Doctoral Leadership Programme
Doctoral candidates are invited to apply for this exciting new programme – a powerful foundation for your personal and professional growth, cultivating self-aware, purpose-driven leadership.
Places are limited. Closing date for applications is Friday 13 February.
Eligibility
Currently enrolled doctoral candidates who have been confirmed before 1 February 2026 and intend to submit their thesis after 31 October 2026.
Schedule
- Tue 3 March (10am to 12pm): Leadership Strengths (City Campus)
- Mon 30 March (1pm to 3pm): Communicating Effectively (City Campus)
- Tue 21 April (10am to 12pm): Time for Research (online)
- Mon 4 May (10:30am to 12pm): Looking after Yourself (online)
- Tue 16 OR Wed 17 June (10am to 12pm): Team Dynamics (City Campus)
- Wed 15 July (10:30am to 12pm): Managing Conflict (online)
The programme also includes opportunities for three group mentorship sessions at the start, middle, and end of the programme. Dates to be confirmed.
Outcomes
- identify your preferred leadership approach
- recognise context for leading
- communicate with clarity and confidence
- develop leadership habits and mindsets
Upcoming webinars
- Monday 9 February: Preparing for your Doctoral Examination (Zoom) - recommended for final year doctoral candidates who are six months away from submitting
- Wednesday 11 February: Doctoral Morning Tea: Pride Theme (City Campus)
- Monday 16 February: Preparing for your Confirmation Review (Zoom) - recommended for first year doctoral candidates who are three to six months away from their confirmation review
- Wednesday 25 March: How to Plan your PhD, with Hugh Kearns (Zoom) - recommended for first year doctoral candidates
- Tuesday 21 April: Time for Research, with Hugh Kearns (Zoom) - recommended for all doctoral candidates
If you are a doctoral candidate who has access to Wahapū, you can register for our workshops by clicking on the links above.
If you are a doctoral candidate who is not on Wahapū because you are a Named Doctorate or are on the Old Statute, you can register for our workshops here.