Postgraduate Research Symposium
The Graduate Research School would like to welcome you to the 14th annual Postgraduate Research Symposium organised for postgraduate research students and staff actively involved in research within the University.
The event provides an opportunity for researchers to engage, discuss and network with peers.
We hope you enjoy the programme outline organised for the day and look forward to your continuing involvement in future postgraduate events at AUT.
A photographer will be on hand to take photos during the day- keep an eye out for photos on Thesislink following the event.
Postgraduate Research Symposium Programme
Download the full programme for the day including the venue locations where each session is held.
Registration
The registration desk will be located in WG306, the foyer of level 3, WG building, and open from 8.30am - 4pm for general enquiries and collection of registration packs including name badges and programmes.
Please wear your name badge at all times during the Symposium.
Keynote address
The keynote speaker for the 2024 Postgraduate Research Symposium is 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.
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 shares 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
Student Speakers
Following the keynote address, a diverse and exciting range of research across AUT faculties and departments will be represented through student presentations. 31 postgraduate students will give oral presentations on their research. We will also feature a creative exhibition, and ten posters.
Best Poster Presentation award
Posters (P1. – P8.) will be displayed throughout the day in the WG306 foyer. Then, students will be on hand in WG306 foyer to speak to their research posters during the Poster Presentation session from 3.55pm to 4.30pm.
We invite all those who attend the event to cast their vote for Best Poster Presentation after the Poster Presentation session. Don't miss out on this opportunity to vote!
The award for Best Poster Presentation, proudly by the Graduate Research School, will be announced at the end of the day.
Vote for the Best Poster Presentation
Use the QR code to access the voting ballot for Best Poster Presentation at the 2024 Postgraduate Research Symposium. Only 1 vote per person.
Best Abstract award
Five students have been nominated for the Best Abstract award based on their original submission meeting the following criteria:
- Communicates the purpose of the presentation
- Communicates the implications and significance of the research
- Gives an indication of findings
- Communicates the methodology used
- Describes the research project
The award for Best Abstract, proudly sponsored by the Graduate Research School, will be announced at the end of the Symposium.
General information
The mihi whakatau, welcome, and keynote address will take place in WG308.
Following the morning session, oral presentations will be held in the following venues:
- WG308
- WG306 foyer
- WF303
- WF311
- WF602
- WF603
- WG126
Following the oral presentations, the Poster Presentations, with voting for Best Poster Presentation, will take place in WG306 foyer.
Morning tea and lunch will be served in WG306, the foyer of level 3, WG Building. Morning tea will be served from 10:15am to 10:45am, and lunch will be served from 1:15pm to 2:15pm.
Non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles will be served during the Poster Presentations from 3:55pm to 4:30pm, and following the Poster Presentations until the end of the event, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
Please ensure to wear your name badge during catering services as this is helpful for our catering staff.
The WG and WF buildings have full disabled access. Should you have any special requirements or require assistance, please ask at the registration desk.
Please do not hesitate to ask for help and information at the registration desk. Lost property will be held at the registration desk for collection until the conclusion of the Symposium.
Evacuation protocol
In the event of an evacuation an alarm will sound. Please make your way immediately to the nearest exit where staff members will direct you to the assembly point. You will be advised when it is safe to re-enter the building.
Campus and venues maps
Download the map of the AUT City Campus to find buildings and facilities on the campus.
Venue details
Download the detailed information about individual floors of the event venues within the campus building.
Parking
We recommend parking at any of the nearby Wilson Car Parks. For a full list of the car parks around the CBD, please visit: . The closest Wilson Car Park building to the Symposium venue is located at 56 Wakefield Street.
Full list of car parks around the CBD (Wilson Parking website)
Contact us
Graduate Research School
Phone: +64 9 921 9907
Email: grs@aut.ac.nz
City Campus - level 5, WU Building