Postgraduate Research Symposium
| Date: | Monday 9 Sep, 9am - 5:30pm |
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| Location: | AUT City Campus WG Building, WG306 Auckland New Zealand |
The Postgraduate Research Symposium provided an opportunity for AUT postgraduate research students to take part in the abstract review process, and to showcase and present their research to their friends, family and peers.
The day began with a keynote address by Dr Atakohu Middleton, followed by oral presentations, creative exhibitions, and poster presentations by postgraduate research students.
There was also a forum session on 'First Steps Toward Publication' during the symposium.
Refreshments were served at this event.
Keynote speaker
The keynote speaker for the 2024 Postgraduate Research Symposium was Dr Atakohu Middleton. Atakohu is a reo Māori journalist and communications advisor, and has recently published a non-fiction book, Kia Hiwa Rā!: Māori Journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Keynote address
Dr Atakohu Middleton’s path to university study and, eventually, a PhD in Māori journalism was long, winding and featured a few potholes. Now, with her PhD turned into the book Kia Hiwa Rā! Māori journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, a publication aimed at the general-interest and education markets, she shared some of the things she has learned about life, doctoral study and turning your PhD into a book in her keynote address, “Insights from an accidental academic: What you need in your PhD toolkit”.
Photo credit: Simon Smith
Programmes
Download the Postgraduate Research Symposium programme