Doctoral Induction

Join the School of Graduate Studies at our in-person induction within the first two months of your candidature.

Booking the Doctoral Induction

The Doctoral Induction is a compulsory in-person milestone for all candidates enrolled in a PhD or named doctorate, whether registered as being based on campus or off campus.

At the Doctoral Induction you'll network with other new doctoral candidates and hear vital information that will help you make a strong start to your studies. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

It is a requirement that you book a Doctoral Induction within the first two months of enrolling. We recommend that you attend as soon as possible.

Doctoral candidates who do not have access to Wahapū can submit an expression of interest by completing the Doctoral Event Registration Form.

Doctoral Induction programme

Once you have registered, you will be sent full details. A typical schedule includes:

  • 8.45​am: Arrivals and registrations​
  • 9​am: Introduction to the School of Graduate Studies​
  • 9.15am: Connect with your colleagues​
  • 9.30am: Getting started: Provisional candidature and confirmation​
  • 10.30am: Morning tea​
  • 10.50am: Policy highlights​
  • 11.30​am: Training and development ​
  • 12.10pm: Lunch break ​
  • 12.45pm: Working with your supervisors​
  • 1.15pm: Student panel​
  • 2pm: Navigating resources​
  • 2.20pm: Wrap up and questions​ / End of Induction for domestic candidates​
  • 2.30pm: Session for international candidates
  • 3pm: End of Induction for international candidates​

Where next for new doctoral candidates?

There is a lot of valuable information online to help new doctoral candidates get off to a good start.