Workshops
See what’s coming up in our regular workshops. Stay tuned for updates and join us on this enriching journey of personal and professional growth.
Our practical workshops feature both international presenters and staff members from Victoria University of Wellington, representing various fields of study. Participating in these workshops enriches your research experience and allows you to network with fellow research students from across the University. Registration is mandatory to participate in a workshop.
Below is a list of workshops offered in 2024. To sign up, click on your preferred workshop or follow the link to watch previous workshops. Registration is now open!
| When | Date | Topic | Register/Watch here |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 20 Feb | Creative tools to use every day | |
22 Feb | Navigating the path to academic integrity in research | ||
| March | 8 Mar | The lifecycle of the PhD | |
| 12 Mar | How to structure your proposal and thesis | ||
| 14 Mar | How to cite and critique other’s work | ||
| 19 Mar | Effective data visualisations | ||
| 21 Mar | The oral defence—What happens and how to prepare | ||
27 Mar | Turbocharge your writing | ||
| April | 9 Apr | MS Word—Thesis formatting | |
| 16 Apr | How to write a winning abstract | ||
| 18 Apr | What makes a good literature review | ||
| 18 Apr | AI for your literature review adventure | ||
| 23 Apr | How to write the introduction chapter | Watch here | |
| May | 7 May | What examiners expect of quality theses | |
| 14 May | How to write your methodology chapter | ||
| 21 May | How to publish and promote your research work | ||
| June | 11 Jun | Thesis formatting—Drop-in session | Registration is now closed |
| 20 Jun | Harmony in diversity—Intercultural communication | ||
| 25 Jun | How to edit and proofread your thesis | Watch here | |
| July | 9 Jul | How to report research results | Watch here |
| 16 Jul | How to use ‘SPSS’ like a pro | Watch here | |
| 19 Jul | The oral defence—What happens and how to prepare | Watch here | |
| 30 Jul | Managing conflict in research supervision | ||
| 31 Jul | The lifecycle of the PhD | ||
| August | 14 Aug | Statistical analysis with ‘R’ | |
| 20 Aug | The discussion chapter | ||
| 21 Aug | Writing a winning ethics application | ||
| September | 17 Sept | How to manage my research data | |
| 19 Sept | Writing and pitching opinion pieces | Registration is now close | |
| 24 Sept | How to survive the oral defence—Tips and tricks | ||
| October | 1 Oct | How to write a convincing conclusion chapter | |
| 3 Oct | Effective supervision meetings | ||
| 15 Oct | CV and cover letters that stand out | ||
| 15 Oct | Understanding the job market | ||
| 22 Oct | How to make/give a great presentation | Register here | |
| 23 Oct | Promoting yourself and your research | Register here | |
| November | 7 Nov | Thesis formatting—Drop-in session | Register here |
| 14 Nov | The oral defence—What happens and how to prepare | Register here | |
| 15 Nov | The lifecycle of the PhD | Register here |
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