Book a mentoring or advice session
Doctoral and master’s thesis candidates can get one-to-one support in person or online about research skill development, managing supervisory relationships and more
Join a graduate professional development workshop or course
Build your research and professional skills through workshops designed for doctoral and master’s thesis candidates
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Key processes in your research journey
Learn what to expect at each stage of your research degree
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Essential research skills and knowledge
Develop skills in literature searching, data handling and critical thinking
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Academic writing development
Get support with writing proposals, reports, chapters and your thesis
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Managing self and relationships
Learn strategies for supervision, collaboration, wellbeing and work–life balance
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Presentation skills and public engagement
Get tips for clear speaking, conference presentations and sharing your research
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Access online courses
In Blackboard you can access induction and other courses to support your research journey
Get in touch with the Graduate Research School
Appointments can be made with Graduate Research School staff to discuss queries or issues
Call +64 3 479 5737
Email gradresearch@otago.ac.nz
Office 103 St David Street
Hours Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm
Connect with a Māori Postgraduate Support Adviser
Make an appointment for specialised support.
Call +64 3 479 8082
Email maori.postgrad@otago.ac.nz
Office G.02, 103 St David Street
Hours Wed: 8:30am-12:00pm, Thu-Fri: 8:30am-5pm