Workshops
Join us to boost your personal and professional growth, enhance your research, and connect with students across the University.
Explore our lineup of workshops for 2025 and click to register for your preferred sessions. Can’t join live? Follow the link to watch recordings of previous workshops.
- Note: For detailed information about the examination process, be sure to explore our comprehensive recording, which thoroughly outlines each step of the procedure.
| When | Date | Topic | Sign up/Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 11 Feb | Conversations that matter: Playing with AI | |
| 20 Feb | Turbocharge your writing | Register here | |
25 Feb | What examiners expect of a quality thesis | ||
| March | 20 Mar | The lifecycle of the PhD | |
| 25 Mar | Thesis formatting and MS Word | ||
| April | 2-4 Apr | SPSS in action (3-session series) | |
| 8 Apr | Your thesis unlocked: A guide to structuring your thesis | ||
| 16 Apr | Strategies for effective self-promotion | ||
| 23 Apr | Crafting winning ethics applications | ||
| May | 6 May | Your thesis unlocked: Abstract and Introduction | |
| 13 May | Conversations that matter | Register here | |
| 14-16 May | R in action (3-session series) | ||
| 20 May | Publishing your research work | Register here | |
| 20 May | Data management: Good practices for success | Register here | |
| 27 May | Writing opinion pieces | ||
| June | 3 Jun | Effective reading and note taking | Register here |
| 19 Jun | How to ace your Viva (Oral Defence) | ||
| July | 8 Jul | Your thesis unlocked: Literature Review | Register here |
| 15 Jul | Conversations that matter | ||
| 24 Jul | The lifecycle of the PhD | Register here | |
| August | 5 Aug | Your thesis unlocked: Methodology | |
| 12 Aug | Research success: Mastering meetings, feedback, and conflict management | Register here | |
| 19 Aug | How to make a great presentation | Register here | |
| 26 Aug | Your thesis unlocked: Results and Discussion | ||
| September | 16 Sept | AI and academic integrity: Good practices and guidelines | |
| 23 Sept | Your thesis unlocked: Conclusion | Register here | |
| October | 7 Oct | Your thesis unlocked: Editing and proofreading | |
| 21 Oct | How to effectively handle questions during your presentation | ||
| November | 6 Nov | The lifecycle of the PhD | Register here |
| 11 Nov | CV's and Cover letters that stand out | Register here | |
| 11 Nov | Understanding the job market | Register here | |
| 18 Nov | Conversations that matter |
Other opportunities for postgraduate students
The University offers a wide range of other interesting training and learning opportunities for postgraduate students. Find out what's on offer!
Student Learning
They offer workshops and a wide range of resources designed to help you develop writing and critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in your research journey
Wellington Careers and Employment
Their events are designed to help you in all aspects of preparing for work from job applications through to transitioning to your new role.
Human Ethics Committee
They offer training sessions to help you grasp the essentials of submitting an ethics application to the Human Ethics Committee and to address any questions you may have about the process
Library Research Services
The team supports you in various areas, including open access publishing, research visibility and impact, and thesis deposits