Te Kura Tāura has developed different workshops and events that help you prepare for each milestone and understand all processes involved. Furthermore, you are able to attend sessions that specifically focus on providing you with tools and strategies for building successful working relationships.
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
This is a key session to introduce new research students to the support available from Pokapū Pūkenga Ako | Academic Skills Centre, Te Kura Tāura | UC Graduate School and Ngā Puna Mātauraka Ako | UC Library.
Speakers will share top tips and answer your questions in relation to getting started with your thesis writing.
Preparing for Confirmation
Unsure what to expect from the confirmation process at UC? Is your confirmation coming up soon?
Come along to this workshop run by the Dean of Postgraduate Research, Professor Brigid McNeill, and learn about how confirmation works and what is expected of you. The session is designed to provide guidance on how to successfully navigate this doctoral milestone!
Celebrate your Confirmation - Mid-Stage Orientation
Have you recently completed confirmation? We would like to celebrate this major milestone in your doctoral journey! Morning tea will be followed by a session going through everything you need to know for this next phase of your doctoral journey including processes, your development as a researcher and staying on top of your research project.
Getting Over the Finish Line : Late-Stage Orientation
This session provides key information about major milestones in the final 6 - 12 months of the doctoral journey as well as tips on how to approach submission, examination, viva (oral defence), and all the bits in between. Join the Te Kura Tāura team for advice and tips on how to manage the final phase of your research project and become familiar with the thesis submission process.
Preparing for your Oral Exam
Are you wondering what to expect from your oral exam?
Come along to this interactive workshop run by the Dean of Postgraduate Research, Professor Brigid McNeill, 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.
Working with your supervisory team
Managing your Supervisor
Working well with your supervisory team is key to a successful doctoral candidature. This workshop guides you through key aspects of managing your supervisory relationship, including expectations and processes, cultural norms and communication, feedback, support and how to manage your research timeline.
