Thesis Information: Support
Library Support
Subject Librarians are ready to support you at vital stages during your research journey.
Request a consultation with your Librarian:
If you can't find someone who currently looks after your specific subject, just ask one of the team and they'll find the right person to help you.
Here to help you
Professional and pastoral services at Otago can support you in your postgraduate research, in addition to people in your department.
Consult the Graduate Research School Manager, Bronwen Stephens, for an independent and confidential 1:1 meeting to discuss issues and challenges, at any stage of your candidature. Contact gradresearch@otago.ac.nz for an appointment.
Don't forget to check out our range of support services for PhD and Masters candidates.
Thesis Survival
Claim your chocolate fish from the Graduate Research School on submission of your thesis! Arrive on the first Tuesday or Thursday of the month, 2-4pm, to find a warm greeting from Graduate Research School staff.
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Student Workshops
Workshops are offered continually through the year.
- Library Sessions and Workshops for PostgraduatesPG Library Services; Effective search strategies; Thesis Guide; Researcher profiles; Managing your references; Research data management; Getting published; Impact Metrics
Register for face-to-face or Zoom workshops
Doctoral writing SIG
A special interest group for academics, researchers and students involved in the process of doctoral writing.
New Books
How to Make Your PhD Work: A Guide for Creating a Career in Science and Engineering by
How to Make Your PhD Work A modern guide for a challenging modern PhD market The job market for PhDs in science and engineering has become immensely more challenging in the last decade. As of 2022, less than 5% of PhDs attain permanent academic positions, yet books about navigating PhD programs continue to treat permanent academic employment as the assumed norm. Today's PhDs need tools not only for completing their programs successfully, but for positioning themselves in a varied and competitive job market. How to Make Your PhD Work meets this need, with concrete, empowering advice that takes account of modern job market challenges and opportunities. It cuts through widespread misconceptions about STEM careers and funding, offers tips for navigating difficult degree programs, and supplies current or prospective PhDs with the tools to radically transform their post-degree career prospects. How to Make Your PhD Work readers will also find: Detailed discussion of topics including postdoctoral fellowships, nonacademic careers, success in industry, and more Twelve stories from PhD students who talk about their relationship with their advisor, their success with their project, and their transition into their careers Worksheets and case studies designed to help PhDs map out potential career paths An author with extensive experience of the nonacademic job market and a real understanding of the challenges STEM PhDs face How to Make Your PhD Work is ideal for any STEM PhD student, prospective student, or early career researcher looking to improve their positions in the job market.
ISBN: 9781394193158Publication Date: 2023
Graduate Events
Graduate research events happen throughout the year. Keep an eye out on other events and workshops around campus that may be useful or of interest.
- Postgraduate library workshopsBrush up your skills and learn some new techniques for searching, managing and publishing your information. Offered during the year by Subject Librarians. Register for face-to-face or Zoom workshops
PhD Comics
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Blogs, Networks & Lists
- Science Notes [blog and podcasts]Science Notes is a regular show on Otago Access Radio hosted by Dave McMorran where he talks with graduate University of Otago science students about their research.
- Viva Survivors [podcast]A podcast by Nathan Ryder about PhDs, vivas, and life afterwards.
- The Thesis WhispererNewspaper-style blog curated by Inger Mewburn at The Australian National University dedicated to helping research students doing their thesis.
- PatterAn academic writing blog
- The Research WhispererDedicated to the topic of doing research in academia. We talk about finding funding, research culture, and building academic track-records.
- Academia.eduAcademia.edu is a platform for academics to share their research papers. The site provides analytics and allows users to follow the research of other academics.
- ResearchGateResearchGate is a network dedicated to science and research. Connect, collaborate and discover scientific publications, jobs and conferences.
- LinkedInNetworking site for everyone, whether in academia, business or industry.
- Otago PostAn e-newsletter for people interested or involved in postgraduate study at the University of Otago
- Otago PostgradsEmail list for University of Otago PG students