Postgraduate seminars are useful at any stage of your postgraduate study They offer an informal opportunity to get together and discuss aspects of interest. Sessions are facilitated by SLSS, with input from academics and other postgraduate students. This is a good opportunity to meet other postgraduate students and to get an overview of aspects that concern you. You are encouraged to attend workshops at both campuses.
On this page:
- Research Skills Seminars @ Kelburn
- Research Skills Seminars @ Pipitea
- Postgraduate Writing Workshops @ Kelburn
Research Skills Seminars @ Kelburn
Unless otherwise stated, all research skills seminars at Kelburn are held in the SLSS Seminar Room, Kirk Building, Kelburn.
Research Proposals
This session focuses on the thinking that will shape your research, inviting you to consider how your study contributes to the ‘big picture’.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Tuesday | 20 March | 12-12.50pm |
Ethical Approval
An overview of the approval process & related issues, including uidelines on how to present your Human Ethics application.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Tuesday | 13 March | 12-12.50pm |
| Trimester 2 | Tuesday | 24 July | 12-12.50pm |
Qualitative Research
An examination of competing paradigms in qualitative research, and their implications for methodology and method.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Tuesday | 27 March | 12-12.50pm |
Literature Reviews
An overview of the issues associated with surveying your field: reading critically, synthesising materials, and presenting arguments in support of your claims.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Tuesday | 14 August | 12-12.50pm |
Oral Presentations
Practical suggestions for improving oral presentation skills and building confidence in public speaking.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Tuesday | 24 April | 12-12.50pm |
| Trimester 2 | Tuesday | 21 August | 12-12.50pm |
Quantitative Research
The steps involved in a quantitative research project, providing an overview of the aspects to consider when designing, carrying out, and evaluating your study.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Tuesday | 3 April | 12-12.50pm |
| Trimester 2 | Tuesday | 7 August | 12-12.50pm |
Database Searches
Familiarise yourself with the library’s databases and bibliographic software in order to maximise the success of your search strategy.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Tuesday | 31 July | 12-12.50pm |
Research Skills Seminars @ Pipitea
The venue for research skills seminars at Pipitea will be held in RWW128, Pipitea Campus..
Database Searches
Familiarise yourself with the library’s databases and bibliographic software in order to maximise the success of your search strategy.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Friday | 23 March | 9.30-10.20am |
Working with Supervisors
An opportunity to reflect on what makes a good working relationship: how to establish a strong platform from the outset and sustain the relationship over time.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Friday | 27 April | 9.30-10.20am |
| Trimester 2 | Friday | 17 August | 9.30-10.20am |
Literature Reviews
An overview of the issues associated with surveying your field: reading critically, synthesising materials, and presenting arguments in support of your claims.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Friday | 30 March | 9.30-10.20am |
Managing the Research Journey
You have plenty of time to complete your research—unless obstacles get in the way. This session offers advice on ways to ensure successful completion.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Friday | 16 March | 9.30-10.20am |
| Trimester 2 | Friday | 3 August | 9.30-10.20am |
Developing Thesis Argument
Every stage of your thesis writing (research proposal, lit review, methodology, etc) involves presenting a case. This session offers strategies for establishing a clear overview of what you want to say, both for yourself and—more importantly—your audience.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Friday | 1 May | 9.30-10.20am |
| Trimester 2 | Friday | 24 August | 9.30-10.20am |
Research Proposals
This session focuses on the thinking that will shape your research, inviting you to consider how your study contributes to the ‘big picture’.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Friday | 10 August | 9.30-10.20am |
Qualitative Research
An examination of competing paradigms in qualitative research, and their implications for methodology and method.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Friday | 27 July | 9.30-10.20am |
Postgraduate Writing Workshops @ Kelburn
Check PostgradLife for further details.
Writing to Think
A three-hour intensive, covering techniques to help generate and organise an extended writing project. Registration required for this workshop. To register online, click here Sign up now. Alternatively, you can contact SLSS: phone 04-463 5999, email student-learning@vuw.ac.nz to register. Venue: SLSS Seminar Room, Level 0, Kirk Building, Kelburn.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Saturday | 5 May | 9am-12noon |
Puncfest
A hands-on all-day workshop on improving your formal writing — punctuation, grammar, clarity and style. Suitable for students and staff. Registration required for this workshop. To register online, click here Sign up now. Alternatively, you can contact SLSS: phone 04-463 5999, email student-learning@vuw.ac.nz to register. Venue: AM104, Kelburn.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester break | Monday | 9 July | 10am-4pm |
Keeping On Track
A three-hour intensive on how to stay focused on the ‘big picture’ while working on your thesis. Registration required for this workshop. To register online, click here Sign up now. Alternatively, you can contact SLSS: phone 04-463 5999, email student-learning@vuw.ac.nz to register. Venue: SLSS Seminar Room, Level 0, Kirk Building, Kelburn.
| Day | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Saturday | 18 August | 9am-12noon |
Other Sessions
PGSA Interactive Sessions
An opportunity to hear about other students’ research projects: Thursday of every month, 4:30-6:30 pm, commencing 9 February. For programme details, go to their website.
FGR Research Workshops
Targeted sessions for PhD candidates: 3rd Thursday of the month, 2.30-4pm, commencing 15 March. For session topics, go to their website.
For enquires, contact SLSS by phone 04-463 5999 or by email student-learning@vuw.ac.nz.