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Postgraduate Orientation2013 Welcome Programme
Welcome from the Dean of Graduate StudiesOn behalf of the School of Graduate Studies I am delighted to welcome you as you take the first steps of your postgraduate career at The University of Auckland –New Zealand’s leading university*.
The University of Auckland has consistently ranked as the top university in New Zealand and is also in the top one percent of universities internationally. With its commitment to research and excellence in teaching, this means that there are many opportunities for the University’s 10,000-plus postgraduate students.
Orientation helps you discover all the facilities and support services which the University has to offer to help you succeed, as well as providing opportunities for you to meet other new and existing postgraduate students.
We are very fortunate at the University to have a vibrant postgraduate environment. I encourage you to make the most of the opportunities for professional development so that upon completion you will be a successful, confident, global citizen.
Associate Professor Caroline DaleyDean of Graduate Studies
*For more information, see www.auckland.ac.nz/leadinguniversity
More than just studyAt The University of Auckland you’ll not only get a top academic experience, but you’ll get ample opportunity to work on your social life too. You have the chance to try out new things, meet new people and make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
You could get involved with the Postgraduate Students Association (PGSA). They run a year-long programme of social events, such as climbing Rangitoto, going on wine tours or even learning to dive! See the PGSA stand at O’week to sign up.
You might also want to compete in the Poetry Slam, run in the Stride for Success Race, get a team together for the Great Waka Ama Race, or rock out at the University Battle of the Bands. Check out what’s on at the University at www.auckland.ac.nz/whatson
Win an iPad! Sign up to the What’s On Events Email List and go into the draw to win an iPad.
Visit www.auckland.ac.nz/whatson and you’ll be able to keep track of what’s coming up on campus.
Sign up to the email list and you’ll get early bird offers and advance notice of events too! As a bonus, everyone who joins the email list goes into the draw to win an iPad.
Check out www.auckland.ac.nz/whatson for full terms and conditions.
Main eventsAll students new to postgraduate study at The University of Auckland this year are warmly invited to an orientation organised specially for you.
Monday 25 February
Nursing8.30am-12.30pm
Library sessionsThe Library information session will provide you with the resources required to access the University catalogue and databases.
MDCL, Room 504-336, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Park Road, Grafton.
(repeated on Wednesday 27 February)
1.15-5pm
Library skillsThe Library information session will provide you with the resources required to access the University catalogue and databases.
Grafton Information Commons Training Room, 1st Floor, Building 503, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Park Road, Grafton.
(repeated on Wednesday 27 February)
Student learning sessionsRoom 503-024, Ground Floor, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Park Road, Grafton.
(repeated on Wednesday 27 February)
International Office 10am-12.30pmFisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium, Level 1, Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road, City Campus.
Official welcome: information and advice for students. Morning tea will be served.
Tuesday 26 February
Pöwhiri and welcome by Vice-Chancellor 9-10.15amWaipapa Marae, 16 Wynyard Street (below Human Sciences Building), City Campus.
You are invited to assemble at the gate on Waipapa Marae in front of the ancestral meeting house Tāne-nui-a-rangi. Morning tea will be served after the formalities. Please do not take food into the meeting house as the house is considered tapu (sacred).
Architecture, Planning and Urban Design9.30am-3.30pmRoom 311, Exhibition Studio, Level 3, Building 421, School of Architecture and Planning, 26 Symonds Street, City Campus.
Welcome and introduction to postgraduate study, information sessions to find out more about your courses, a tour of postgraduate facilities and the opportunity to meet other postgraduate students. If you have any inquiries email [email protected]
Seminar10.30am-12.30pm
Rapid reading, recall and memory by Nick Read Room OGGB4, Level 0, Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road.
You will never read as much as you do during your university years. You will never study as much, nor be asked to recall so much as you do now. Using the principles of Power Reading you can easily double your reading speed and improve your comprehension. Couple this with some easy note-taking and memory techniques, and your retention and recall will also markedly improve. This short workshop will provide some tips to improve your reading, comprehension and recall.
Nick Read established Training for Change in 1994. He offers training and facilitation services in the area of human dynamics. His philosophy is: ‘the purpose of any initiative is to support people to change their behaviour.’ Training for Change’s services include consulting, coaching and training in –
•Business writing, including technical, specialist, web and policy writing
• Interpersonal communications•Leadership skills•Managing change•NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) in
business•Power reading•Presentation skills
Nick also facilitates a number of courses at Executive Education at the University’s Business School.
Further information on Nick Read can be found at www.training4change.co.nz
Please register to attend this session at http://rapidreading2013.eventbrite.co.nz
Wednesday 27 February
Welcome to Postgraduate Study10-11.00am Lecture Theatre 029, ClockTower, 22 Princes Street, City Campus.
Hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, this session details services available to all postgraduate students, how the Graduate Centre offers support and where students can go for more information throughout their studies.
There will be members of staff from the following key support areas:
•Scholarships•AUSA Advocacy•Career Develoment and Employment Services•Student Learning Services•Library Services•Graduate Centre•ELE (English Language Enrichment)•DELNA (Diagnostic English Language Needs
Assessment)•Student Events
Come and meet the staff who can help you with your studies, ask questions and take away important information. All postgraduate students are welcome to attend this, even if you are not a new student.
Seminars:The transition from taught learning to research
11-11.30amLecture Theatre 029, ClockTower, 22 Princes Street, City Campus.
Dr Susan Carter, Student Learning Services
The transition from being a successful student in taught courses to becoming a successful researcher involves a few challenges. Are you really ready for the transition that you may need to make? This short talk considers some of what experience tells can be challenging and suggests how you might prepare to meet and match these challenges.
Sell your brand to employers
11.30am-12pmLecture Theatre 029, ClockTower, 22 Princes Street, City Campus.
Peta Mobberley, Career Development and Employment Services
Do you know what your ‘brand’ is? Can you explain your brand to employers? At this seminar, find out what employers look for in
applicants and how to market yourself as a desirable ‘brand’ in an ever-increasingly competitive environment.
Why is academic writing rhetorical?
12noon-12.30pmLecture Theatre 029, ClockTower, 22 Princes Street, City Campus.
Dr Barry White, Student Learning (Tā te Äkonga)
If one believes that evidence and logic alone are sufficient to persuade an audience of academic researchers to accept a particular argument, academic writing might be considered simply a process of information transmitting and learning how to do it, merely the mechanical application of a set of rules. Is this, however, the case and what are the implications for academic writing if it is not?
PGSA student panel
12.30 -1.00pmLecture Theatre 029, ClockTower, 22 Princes Street, City Campus.
The PGSA student panel is an opportunity for new postgraduate students to ask questions about everything they would like to know about being a student at The University of Auckland.
Nursing8.30am-12.30pm or 1.15-5pm
Library sessionsMDCL, Room 504-336, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Park Road, Grafton.
Student learning sessions
Room 503-024, Ground Floor, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Park Road, Grafton.
(also on Monday 25 February)
Arts 1-2pm
Postgraduate welcomeWhare Kai, Waipapa Marae, 16 Wynyard Street.
Faculty of Arts postgraduate students, both international and domestic, are warmly invited to a faculty welcome. You will be introduced to the services, facilities and support available to Arts postgraduate students, including the faculty’s own Arts Graduate Study Centre. You can also meet with the Assistant Dean (Postgraduate), the Associate Dean (International), departmental graduate advisers and other postgraduate students. Light refreshments will be provided.
NICAI International Students1.30pm-3pmNICAI Courtyard, Level 2, 26 Symonds Street.
Meet and greet lunch and informal welcome to the faculty, where you can meet your NICAI buddy and the NICAI International Advisers.
Mature students Welcome Begin your journey to success
3-4pmiSPACE, Level 4, Student Commons, 2 Alfred Street.
At The University of Auckland we recognise that as a first-year mature student you have some specific needs. This session is designed for you to meet other mature students, ask questions and connect with the Mature Students Club in an informal setting. Light refreshments will be served.
Seminar 5.30-7.30pm
Delivering professionally by Roseann GedyeRoom OGGB4, Level 0, Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road.
•Essential presentation skills•An introduction to the three keys to getting
your message across clearly and concisely•Structuring your presentations to have
maximum impact•Making sure you engage with your audience
in order to get them to take action.
Roseann Gedye is the founder of her own communication advisory service known as Roseann’s Principles. She is a sought-after consultant in communication, leadership, change and motivation. Roseann presents numerous courses for Executive Education at The University of Auckland Business School.
Please register to attend a http://deliveringprofessionally2013.eventbrite.co.nz
Thursday 28 February
Engineering9.30am
Postgraduate welcomeEngineering Building 401, Room 439, 20 Symonds St
Welcome for new postgraduate engineering students.
This event will comprise a number of informative presentations in the morning, followed by departmental activities in the afternoon. It is essential that you attend this event, as
important information regarding your degree will be provided and we will also outline the various support services available to you as a postgraduate student in our faculty. Orientation also provides you with an opportunity to meet other postgraduate students, postgraduate advisers and faculty staff.
A light lunch will be provided at 1pm in the Neon Foyer, 20 Symonds St. Please RSVP for catering purposes by emailing [email protected] no later than 20 February.
1.30pm
Departmental welcomePlease reconvene in Room 439 at 1.30pm and departmental representatives will direct you to their respective presentations.
Fine Arts9.30am-2.30pm Students entering the BFA(Hons), PGDipFA and MFA programmes are expected to attend the Elam Postgraduate Orientation. Honours students to meet in the Elam Lecture Theatre, PGDipFA and MFA students to meet at the Elam B building. Students will be welcomed to the School, introduced to supervisors, studio accommodation, programme structure and the vibrant and rich postgraduate culture at Elam. Lunch will be provided at both locations.
If you have any inquiries email [email protected]
Doctoral morning tea 10-11amStrata Postgraduate Lounge, Level 4, Kate Edger Information Commons, 2 Alfred Street, City Campus.
A monthly event for all doctoral students, the doctoral morning tea allows you to meet and mingle with other doctoral students in a relaxed environment, keep up-to-date on applicable information, as well as informative guest speakers who present on topics relevant to the life of a doctoral student. For catering purposes, please register at http://february2013dmt.eventbrite.co.nz
Education 5-6.30pmMusic Auditorium, B Block, Gate 3, 74 Epsom Avenue, Epsom (parking available at Student / Visitor Car Park, Gate 2, 76 Epsom Avenue).
Faculty of Education postgraduate students are invited to attend this orientation evening and
•Meet with other Faculty of Education postgraduate students and talk with student representatives
•Meet the Assistant Deans (Postgraduate), Doctoral Adviser and Associate Dean (Postgraduate)
•Find out about student support opportunities on the Epsom Campus and the City Campus.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please register to attend at http://educationpostgradorientation.eventbrite.com by Tuesday 26 February 2013
Thursday 28 and Friday 1 March
School of Population Health
International Postgraduate Student Induction
Tāmaki Innovation CampusThis induction has been specifically designed to meet the needs of international postgraduate students and attendance is strongly recommended.
Thursday 28th Registration 8:30-9am
Morning session 9am-1pm
Welcome and introduction to key staff, presentations by the PGSA and DELNA Office.
Student Learning presentations on “Negotiating Academic Cultures and Expectations and Managing Your Transition to Postgraduate Studies.”
Introduction to the library - including Cecil and EC mail.
Lunch - 1pm- 1:45pm
Afternoon session - 1:45 - 4:15 pm
Student Learning session on “Academic Honesty and Referencing” followed by a library presentation on “Library Resources and Database Searching.”
Friday 1 MarchMorning session - 9am-12noon
Student Learning lead sessions on developing research and writing skills (includes research, reading, critical analysis, developing academic arguments and writing research essays).
Lunch - 12noon-1:00 pm
Afternoon session - 1-4pm
Student Learning session on literature reviews and DELNA Diagnosis
*Morning and afternoon tea and lunch will be provided for students on both days
Please register to attend the International Postgraduate Students Induction by emailing the International Student Coordinator, Yvonne Marren, at [email protected].
Please find a map of the Tāmaki Innovation Campus at http://www.auckland.ac.nz/tāmakimap
Thursday 28 February, Friday 1 March and start of Semester 1
ScienceNew and returning postgraduate students are warmly invited to attend welcome functions in our schools and departments. We strongly encourage you to attend to learn more about the school or department you will be studying in and for the opportunity to network with staff and students. Further information will be emailed directly to enrolled students early in 2013.
School of Biological Sciences12noon-2pm, Thursday 28 February, BLT 100, Biology BuildingPostgraduate biological sciences students are invited to come along and get an overview of their programme, pick up the SBS Guide to Survival, meet fellow students and chat with staff and grad students. A light lunch in the SBS tea room will be served.
School of Chemical Sciences12noon-1pm, Thursday 7 March, Room 407, Building 301Our postgraduate orientation is an informal way of welcoming new postgraduate students (PGDipSci, BSc(Hons), MSc and PhD students) to the School and also will be an occasion to meet key members of staff. The session will end with drinks and nibbles.
Department of Computer ScienceBeginning of Semester OneStudents enrolled in BSc(Hons) or MSc programmes in Computer Science are invited to attend an orientation event. Students will be contacted directly so keep an eye on your inbox!
School of Environment11am, Friday 1 March, Lecture Theatre HSB370For all students enrolling for the first time in any of the school’s postgraduate programmes in Geography, Geology, Environmental Science and Environmental Management at the masters, honours and postgraduate diploma levels. It is designed for the students to learn about the school, its staff and facilities. The event concludes with lunch to which all staff are encouraged to attend for the students to meet and mingle with their fellow students and the School’s staff.
Institute of Marine ScienceBeginning of Semester OnePGDipSci students are invited to attend a lunch meeting at the Leigh Marine campus at the beginning of Semester One.
Department of MathematicsOrientation weekPostgraduate students in the Department of Mathematics are invited to attend a welcome event at which nibbles will be served. There will be a short presentation about postgrad life, followed by the chance to network with your fellow students.
Department of PhysicsFirst week of Semester OneWe invite all BSc(Hons), PGDipSci and MSc students in the Department of Physics to attend our welcome event. Come along to learn about room allocation, safety, the Library and more, as well as enjoy meeting staff over pizza.
School of PsychologySecond week of Semester OneThe School of Psychology offers an information and welcome session for new postgraduate students. Students accepted into postgraduate programmes will be sent an invitation to this event prior to the start of semester.
Department of Sport & Exercise ScienceFirst week of Semester OneStudents enrolled in postgraduate programmes in the Department of Sport & Exercise Science are invited to attend a welcome function at the Tāmaki Innovation Campus early in Semester One. Enrolled students will be invited by email so keep an eye on your inbox!
Department of StatisticsFirst week of Semester OneA welcome presentation and social event for all students undertaking postgraduate study in statistics. It is an opportunity to meet other new and existing postgraduate students and be welcomed by our postgraduate advisers. A range of speakers introduce the services we offer our postgraduate students: Student Learning Centre, specialist librarian, high performance computing, scholarships, access to postgraduate lab, print quota, lockers, safety, computers and printers. Recent statistics graduates talk about their study and work experience and join current students for food and drinks. Each student is provided with a welcome and information pack.
Friday 1 March
Tāmaki Innovation Campus
All Tāmaki students8-8.30am
RegistrationRoom 220, Building 730
8.30-8.45am
WelcomeLecture Theatre 731.201
8.45-9.45am
Succeeding in your postgraduate studiesLecture Theatre 731.201
What is university all about? What is expected of me? What level should I be working at? This workshop will cover useful strategies to help you prepare for your postgraduate studies. It will cover time management, reading strategies and group work.
9.45-10.15am
Morning teaRoom 220, Building 730
10.15am-12noon
Library sessionLevel 2, Building 730
Includes an introduction to the Library: website overview, resources, services, finding tools, referencing and reference management, accessing the University’s electronic environment, email and CECIL - the electronic learning system.
12noon-1pm
LunchBuilding 730 courtyard
A light lunch will be provided.
1-2pm
Introduction to Academic WritingLecture Theatre 731.201
Academic writing is epistemic: knowledge making, not just knowledge transmitting. The implications of this observation will be explored in order to assist you decide what in your case constitutes academic writing.
2-2.15pm
Afternoon break
2.15-3.15pm
What is your best writing strategy? Lecture Theatre 731.201
This session looks briefly at the practical issues of getting written assignments done. How can
you get the most out of your reading? How can you kick start your writing to get up to the rigorous standard of academic writing? Do you have specific concerns about the writing process (compared to the thinking process)? Bring them to this session! Amongst other things we will consider critical reading for writing; getting started on writing; using structure and signposts; and considering the audience’s needs.
Population Health students3.15-4.15pmPopulation Health students are invited to meet academic staff in Teaching Administration (behind Reception, Level 2, Building 730) for advice on programme and course options.
DELNA Diagnosis option2-4pmRoom 264, Building 730
All Tāmaki students who have English as a second language are welcome to attend the DELNA Diagnosis session. The Diagnosis is a thorough assessment of your English language skills. It is done with pen and paper and consists of reading, listening and writing tasks. Each task enables us to diagnose your present language skills and predict your performance in academic English.
Please register to attend the Tāmaki Postgraduate Orientation by emailing your departmental administrator or tā[email protected]
Please find map of the Tāmaki Innovation Campus at http://www.auckland.ac.nz/tamakimap
NICAI Students – Faculty orientation welcome and social event12.15pmMeet at the Engineering Lecture Theatre 439, 22 Symonds Street.
Welcome by Associate Professor Nuala Gregory, Acting Dean, followed by the NICAI Amazing Race and BBQ in the nearby NICAI courtyard. Come along and meet staff, listen to music, enjoy good food, mix and mingle and make new friends.
Business and Economics12.30-1.30pmCase Room 4, Level 0, Owen G. Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road, City Campus.
The Business School welcomes new postgraduate students to the faculty. Meet the Associate Dean Postgraduate and other key staff from the Business Student Centre. The session will be followed by a light lunch. Some departments follow this with a meeting in the afternoon to welcome their postgraduate students.
Music3-4pmMusic Theatre Foyer, School of Music, 6 Symonds Street.
An informal catered gathering to welcome new and returning students to postgraduate study with Associate Head of Postgraduate Studies, Music, Associate Professor Dean Sutcliffe. If you have any inquiries email [email protected]
PGSA orientation celebration5pm until latePostgraduate celebration at Strata café, Postgraduate Commons, Level 4, Kate Edger Information Commons, 2 Alfred Street, City Campus. For more information please visit: www.pgsa.org.nz
The Postgraduate Students’ Association (PGSA) invites all new and current postgraduate students to its first event of the year with loads of free food, cheap drinks and music. This is an awesome opportunity to meet other postgrads from faculties across the University and have a fun evening. We will also have information on all the other events we will do this year as well. Check us out!
Monday 4 March
Dance Studies 4-6pmPostgraduate Study Room, Room 519, Level 5, Building 421, 26 Symonds Street.
Welcome and introduction to postgraduate study with Dance Studies Postgraduate Adviser Dr Rosemary Martin. If you have any inquiries email [email protected]
Student servicesGet involved to get the most out of your university experience! Join the PGSA to become a part of the postgrad community and find out about the opportunities available.
City Campus mapImportant contact detailsSchool of Graduate Studies The Graduate Centre
East Wing, ClockTower, 22 Princes Street, City Campus.
Phone: 373-7599 ext 86899 Email: [email protected]
Postgraduate Students’ Association (PGSA)
Level 4, Student Commons, 2 Alfred Street, City Campus
Phone: 373-7599 ext 89176 Email: [email protected]
www.pgsa.org.nz
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