Graduate School events

Doctoral Orientation

Doctoral Orientation is a chance for new doctoral students to meet staff from Te Kura Tāura | UC Graduate School and learn what to expect in the first stage of their doctoral journey.

Kick-Start Your Thesis

These sessions are intended to help new postgraduate researchers get started and gain momentum early in their study at UC. If you are in the early stages of a Master’s or Doctoral thesis, you are warmly invited to attend the next “Kick-start your thesis” workshop.

Speakers will share top tips and answer your questions, and will include representatives from Pokapū Pūkenga Ako | Academic Skills Centre, Te Kura Tāura | UC Graduate School and Ngā Puna Mātauraka Ako | UC Library.

It’s also a great opportunity to meet other thesis writers who are also just starting their postgrad studies.

Te Kura Tāura - Lunchtime Kōrero

Take a break and widen your research horizon by listening to a 20-to-30-minute talk followed by Q&A and networking over tea, coffee and biscuits! Every first Wednesday of the month, tea and coffee will be provided. We encourage you to bring your own cup (however paper cups will be available if you forget).

Preparing for your Confirmation

Are you wondering what to expect from the confirmation process at UC? Is your confirmation coming up soon?

Come along to this interactive workshop run by the Dean of Postgraduate Research, Professor Megan McAuliffe, and learn about all the confirmation requirements and go away with lots of useful tips and advice on how to successfully navigate this doctoral milestone!

Research Impact with Dr Kate Murray

Join Dr. Kate Murray, Kaitohutohu | Research Impact Advisor, to talk about what research impact means and how you can plan for it within your PhD research and more broadly across your career.

Preparing for Your Oral Exam

Are you wondering what to expect from your oral exam? Is your oral exam date coming up soon?

Come along to this interactive workshop run by the Dean of Postgraduate Research, Professor Megan McAuliffe, and learn about all the oral exam requirements and go away with lots of useful tips and advice on how to have a successful exam.

Decoding Research Ethics: The why and how of your ethics application

In this session, the co-chair of the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) will share insights about the need for research ethics committee review and how the HREC works at UC. There will also be opportunities to discuss ethical issues related to your own project to help enhance your research journey.

Whakāturanga Rangahau | Research Student Showcase

UC's Whakāturanga Rangahau | Research Student Showcase is a series of annual competition events for postgraduate students to showcase their research and engage a wider audience.

The Showcase includes three competitions - Three Minute Thesis, Visualise Your Thesis and Exhibit Your Thesis. It is a unique networking opportunity for postgraduate students to present their research to other postgraduate students and professional staff across UC, including prizes and training workshops.

These events are hosted by Te Kura Tāura | UC Graduate School and Te Puna Mātauraka | UC Library