The University of Auckland PhD Club

Hi all,

 the PhD club writing retreat this is coming up 14-17 April 2008 at Vaughan Park, Long Bay.

16 people are signed up; if you're interested please contact Lisa or Antje for more info.

from Lisa

The March meeting is scheduled for Wed 5th March 4.30-6.30 in the Friends of the UK postgraduate lounge on level 02 of the Owen G. Glenn building.

We have PhD students from wine science coming along to present the project + provide some wine tasting!

Also, someone from Spark will along and outline their programs that are coming up 0 inlcuding the 40K challenge!

Look out for more details in the next 2 weeks

Hi all, last night (13/02/2008) John spoke about the new PReSS accounts.  There are personal research accounts for ALL PhD students.  They provide $900 a year (or $1500 if you're from ISOM) for 4 years to cover primary research costs. You can accrue for up to 4 years (that's $3600 for those with poor math).  You need to know about this so you can USE YOUR RESEARCH MONEY!  I've add my additional notes to the end of this post. From Lisa :)

John's handout:

Hello

I am back in Malaysia now. Btw, congrats Lincoln on your appointment. Hopefully, more good things to come for Phd students.

I am still waiting for examiners report, schedule probably in middle October. Then only we will know the viva date.

I would like to say thank you to everyone, especially those who have helped me a lot during my stay.

I would like to say thank you to the CLUB too.

Kind regards

Efi. 

There is a small enterprise one-day conference on 27th Sept 2007 - it has a doctoral collqium.

People researching aspects of SMEs might be interested. For more info see:

http://wms-soros.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/NR/exeres/2FA8E145-8B39-4A41-AC5B-979B1A3BD567.htm

Wed 5th Sept, 5-7pm in Commerce C501.

The theme for Sept PhD Club networking meeting is "presenting research".

We have a panel discussion addressing this issue, including "top tips" for PhD students.

We have 4 discussants with varying experience of presenting research: from a mid-phase Phd student, a nearing completion PhD student, and a couple of "old hands".

Come along to hear what they have to say and use the Q&A session to get your queries answered.

Hi all - I attended the Induction for new PhD students yesterday and the questions were asked on the Doctoral Complete awards (DCA). Gregro Costain, Dean of Graduate Studies, said that they would run until the end of next year (2008) and would be reviewed again.  If you enrolled in or before 2007 you will be eligible to apply for a DCA. Basically they are phasing them out, So finish in 48 months or less and you're fine.  For anyone thinking about enrolling ....... if you want a DCA, then get a move on!

Hi Everyone

 I am leaving soon, so i am getting rid of some stuff. I want to sell my laser printer,aged 7 months. 

 Brother HL 2040 at NZD 80.00.

 Please contact me at e.wahab@auckland.ac.nz

Rgds

Effiezal. 

As you might already know, the University is currently reviewing the Doctoral Completion Awards. Representatives from the Business School PhD Club will be attending the focus groups organized for next week by the Post Grad Centre to discuss this issue. It is really important to get your feedback on this matter so that we can represent the Business PhD Students accurately.