Mid stages
If you're in the data gathering and analysis phase of your research, these workshops will help you.
Research Data Management
Thinking about, and planning, your research data needs will save you time and frustration later. It is also often a requirement from funders and publishers. Start with the Library’s Research Data Management guide. Keep in mind that publishers may ask that you share your data when publishing with them.
Consider if your data will have Māori Data Sovereignty concerns and how to address them.
For more information on managing your research data including Māori Data Sovereignty, reach out to the Open Research Team at library@waikato.ac.nz.
Student Learning for Research Students
One-on-one assistance with scholarly reading skills, verbal presentation skills, and thesis writing, including grammar, syntax and organisation. You can book a 50-minute consultation, either on-campus or virtually.
Find out more about Student Learning services.
Getting Started with Your Literature Review
Expert advice on databases, search strategies, how to find theses, and keep current with the literature.
For help with getting started with your literature view, you can book a workshop.
There is also an option to book an express online version of this workshop.
The eTuts team
The eTuts team is a group of University of Waikato students who help staff and students with teaching and learning technology. Support & services can be provided around the following:
- Long Documents and Thesis formatting, specifically for PhD students
- Peer-to-peer guidance through referencing tools such as EndNote and Zotero
- Support with Microsoft Office & Google Suite
For more information, visit the eTuts page.
3MT Doctoral Competitions
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia for research students. The competition challenges candidates to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance in just three minutes in language appropriate to an intelligent but non-specialist audience.
Developing Research Skills
Weekly two-hour workshops, March-October, on successful writing strategies for all stages of your PhD. Learn how to: write effective proposals; understand the logic of each thesis chapter; develop a publication plan and start publishing your research; anticipate examiner and reviewer reactions; overcome procrastination and writer's block; and many other doctoral writing skills. Masters and PhD candidates welcome.
Learn more about Developing Research Skills.
Writing Retreats
Four times each year, join us for a two-day writing retreat where you can escape from everyday distractions and focus on your thesis writing in a quiet, comfortable environment, with CeTTL writing support staff available to help. Registration is necessary for these catered events. For more information and a schedule, please self-enrol (for free!) in Developing Research Skills on Moodle.
Student Learning for Research Students
One-on-one assistance with scholarly reading skills, verbal presentation skills, and thesis writing, including grammar, syntax and organisation. You can book a 50-minute consultation, either on-campus or virtually.
Read more about Student Learning services.
Research Communication Skills
Weekly one-hour sessions for all research students. Practise your presentation and public speaking skills, and talk about your work confidently. This session is student-driven where students may want to practise a range of academic conversations, supervision meetings and more. Some sessions focus on pronunciation, register and language, others on intercultural and non-verbal communication. This is suitable for students with English as a first or an additional language.
Read more about support for thesis students.
Mini Research Symposia (July and October)
Join us for an informal, collegial, fun opportunity to present your research to your critical, friendly peers. This is an opportunity for practise and to receive feedback and will take place twice a year.
Find out more about the Mini Research Symposia.
Publishing Your Research
Thinking about publishing your research but don’t know where to start? The Library has a wealth of resources on our website, including our Publishing your Research guide, and our Open Access Publishing Toolkit. We also have several agreements and initiatives to help you with some of the costs of publishing your research. Explore our Read and Publish guide and the Open Access Equity Fund for more information.
Developing your Researcher Profile
As an emerging researcher, it’s worth considering your online presence. How you can increase your visibility and find opportunities to collaborate with academics in your field of research. The Library recommends all PhD candidates sign up for a free ORCiD ID, which allows you to pull your research outputs and activities into one platform and is often required by publishers when submit your research for publication.
More information on ORCiD and other research profiles can be found on our Increasing Research Visibility page.
Research Impact
Heard the term research impact but unsure what this involves? The Library has a guide on Measuring Research Impact, which delves into the world of research impact and includes a handy 10 ways to boost your impact resource.
For more information on publishing or your research profile, reach out to the Open Research Team at library@waikato.ac.nz.
Postgraduate Students Association events
The Postgraduate Students Association (PGSA) represents all postgraduate interests at the University of Waikato, and works to cultivate a vibrant postgraduate culture on campus. We organise monthly social social events for postgrad students, including pizza nights, coffee catchups and offsite events. Membership is free. Follow us on Facebook for updates on all events, and you can you can email us.
Follow PGSA on Facebook for updates on all events, and you can you can email pgsa@waikato.ac.nz
Wellbeing workshops
A series of workshops throughout the year to grow your wellbeing toolkit. Topics include self-care, caring well for others, mindfulness, yoga, wellbeing and your nervous system. Check out the calendar to stay up to date with the latest offerings.
Tertiary teaching workshop series
Are you planning a tertiary teaching career or teaching during your research degree? This series of four workshops, offered in both A and B trimesters, orients you to casual teaching and demonstrating roles, helps you develop skills for facilitating workshops, tutorials and labs, and introduces key expectations of tertiary teachers. Those who would like more in-depth teaching skills development can continue on to a self-paced online course, or enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate of Tertiary Teaching and Learning.
Read more about tutor development.
Career Development Services
Engage with us early on to plan your career path — academic or otherwise. Building your reputation, expertise and networks in your PhD area and beyond is the key to successfully transitioning into an academic, research or industry career. We also offer one-on-one appointments, online document reviews, career expos and employer presentations in addition to the workshops listed below.
To find workshop and tutorial times, log in to MyCareer and select Events/Services to find Workshops/Drop-ins. Alternatively, read more about the Career Development Services.
- Career Planning
Increase your chance to secure employment by planning for (and working towards) your 'dream job' early. - CV
Did you know that most employers will only skim-read your CV in 10 seconds or less? Learn about CV writing essentials to increase your chances in getting an interview. - Cover Letter
You should not recycle and send the same cover letter for all job applications. Learn how to formulate a letter that would attract employer's attention. - Job Search
The more diverse your job search strategy, the more effective it is likely to be. This workshop will help you understand a range of alternative job search options and the tools you need to be successful in finding a job particularly in the New Zealand job market. - Interview Skills
Good News, you've been invited to an interview. It's exciting and also can be nerve-wracking. Interviews are all about being prepared and showing the employer you can do the job. We're here to help you prepare for this important day. - NZ Employment Law, Rights and Contracts
What you need to know! What is the difference between a fixed term and a casual contract? What are your rights as an employee? What is the current minimum wage and where can you get advice about your contract? Whether you are looking for work or have been offered one — it is important that you know the employment law and contract in New Zealand. - LinkedIn Beginners
Employers today are scouting for candidates on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is also a good platform to search for job opportunities and to build (and maintain) your professional network. Learn how to set up and start a LinkedIn profile — this tutorial is for beginners who have no account or a limited profile and need help. - LinkedIn Advanced
This workshop is for those who have already attended the LinkedIn for Beginners Class. Please come to the workshop with questions. This workshop is focused around what attendees want to know. - Personal Branding
Building a strong personal brand is an important part of managing your career and enhances your ability to be successful in job search and networking. Come to our workshop and learn how to build your brand and reputation to increase employability. - Networking
80% of jobs are secured through networking. We've all heard of the phrase "it's not just what you know, but who you know". But how exactly should we network while still studying at the University? Come to our workshop to learn more! - Other services
In addition to workshops, we also offer one-on-one appointments, online document reviews, career expos and employer presentations. Engage with us early on to plan your career path, academic or otherwise. Visit Career Development Services for more information.
Poukōkiri Mātauranga Toi
The Poukōkiri Mātauranga Toi | Indigenous Arts & Research Advisor offers guidance and education around publishing practices and supports Māori, Pacific, & other Indigenous researchers in making their scholarly work open and accessible. In addition, they also advise in matters relating to Indigenous data sovereignty and how to responsibly manage research data in such a way that aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The Poukōkiri Mātauranga Toi primarily supports academics and postgraduate research students and is available for one-on-one consults or to run publishing workshops for larger groups.
Poukōkiri Mātauranga Toi
The Poukōkiri Mātauranga Toi | Indigenous Arts & Research Advisor offers guidance and education around publishing practices and supports Māori, Pacific, & other Indigenous researchers in making their scholarly work open and accessible. In addition, they also advise in matters relating to Indigenous data sovereignty and how to responsibly manage research data in such a way that aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The Poukōkiri Mātauranga Toi primarily supports academics and postgraduate research students and is available for one-on-one consults or to run publishing workshops for larger groups.