Doctoral morning tea
Meet other doctoral candidates from across the University and listen to panel speakers discuss relevant and interesting topics.
The Doctoral Morning Tea (DMT) is a monthly event organised just for doctoral candidates. Come along to meet and mingle with your peers from across the University, have a tasty bite to eat and listen to a revolving panel of guest speakers discuss interesting topics that are relevant to doctoral life.
2019 schedule
The dates for the DMT are fixed, but the topics may vary according to speaker availability and other circumstances. Please check back closer to each event to confirm.
Booking is essential for catering purposes. Once the topic is confirmed for each session, you will find the booking link in the table below.
| Date | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 28 February |
Competitions, collaborations and courses: Making the most of your doctorate |
Decima Glen, OGGB, City Campus |
| Thursday 21 March | "Winter is coming": Managing health and wellness during the doctorate |
Newmarket |
| Wednesday 17 April | Perfect your PhD elevator pitch |
iSpace, City Campus |
| Thursday 23 May | Managing the relationship with your supervisor | iSpace, City Campus |
| Thursday 20 June | International student life |
iSpace, City Campus |
| Thursday 18 July |
Mid-Year Social | Pat Hanan Room, City Campus |
| Thursday 22 August | Academic career pathways |
iSpace, City Campus |
| Thursday 19 September | Publishing during the doctorate | iSpace, City Campus |
| Thursday 24 October | "To infinity and beyond": The oral exam and life after the doctorate | iSpace, City Campus |
| Wednesday 20 November | Q&A with the Vice-Chancellor and the Dean of Graduate Studies |
iSpace, City Campus |
To stay up-to-date with DMT news and developments, please ensure you are signed up to the School of Graduate Studies newsletter, Postgrad News. You can sign up by emailing postgradnews@auckland.ac.nz.