Postgraduate Orientation Welcome Programme

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1 2015 Postgraduate Orientation Welcome Programme Welcome from the Dean of Graduate Studies On 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 world-ranked university*. The University of Auckland has consistently ranked as the top university in New Zealand and is also in the top 1% 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 Orientation helps you discover all the facilities and support services that the University has to offer to help you succeed, as well as providing opportunities for you to meet other new and existing postgraduate 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. Get amongst it and involved At the University of Auckland you ll not only get a top academic experience, you ll get a fantastic social experience too! You ll have the chance to try 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). You might also want to compete in the Poetry Slam, have a go at the Great Waka Ama Race or check out the University Comedy on night. Find out what s on at the University at Postgraduate Students Association (PGSA) Get involved with the Postgraduate Students Association (PGSA). The PGSA is an incorporated society dedicated to strengthening the postgraduate community at the University of Auckland through both social and educational events. The Association is run by a Board of postgraduate representatives from each faculty across the University. Highlights from last year include educational events such as speaking events, writing retreats, car servicing workshops and opportunities to engage with University of Auckland officials. In addition the PGSA sponsored social functions such as climbing Rangitoto, road trips to Tongariro and Rotorua, volunteer opportunities on Waiheke, PGSA-sponsored sports teams, learning to kitesurf and various on-campus social events. Register now (for free!) to become a member of the PGSA ( and take part in our 2015 schedule of events! Visit with representatives at the PGSA table during O-week for more information or to sign up. Associate Professor Caroline Daley Dean of Graduate Studies *For more information, see

2 Seminars for all postgraduate students Keynote seminar Rapid reading by Nick Read 10am-12pm Lecture Theatre, Library Lib B15, General Library, City 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. This short workshop will provide some tips to improve your reading and comprehension. Please register to attend this session at Other seminars Postgraduate support services 1-2pm Library, City Hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, this session details the 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: AUSA Student Advice Hub Career Development and Employment Services DELNA (Diagnostic English Language Needs Assessment) ELE (English Language Enrichment) Graduate Centre Libraries and Learning Services Scholarships 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. Getting to grips with postgraduate study Student Learning Services pm Library, City This session will help you plan your year so that you can cope with the demands of postgraduate study at a research-led university. We will cover the essential aspects of both taught postgraduate courses and independent research for dissertations and theses. By embarking on postgraduate study you will acquire specialist knowledge, enhance your research skills and engage with both theory and practice: this session will ensure you know how to make the most of these opportunities. Sell your brand to employers Career Development and Employment Services pm Library, City 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 increasingly competitive environment. PGSA student panel pm Library, City The PGSA student panel is an excellent opportunity for new postgraduate students to ask questions about everything they would like to know about being a student at the University of Auckland. Keynote seminar Delivering professionally by Roseann Gedye pm Lecture Theatre OGGB4, Level 0, Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road, City 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. Please register to attend at Doctoral morning tea 10-11am Strata Postgraduate Lounge, Level 4, Kate Edger Information Commons, 2 Alfred Street, City 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 and keep up-to-date on applicable information. There are also informative guest speakers presenting on topics relevant to the life of a doctoral student. For catering purposes, please register at PGSA orientation celebration 5pm until late Postgraduate celebration at Strata Café, Level 4, Kate Edger Information Commons, 2 Alfred Street, City The Postgraduate Students Association (PGSA) invites all new and current postgraduate students to its first event of the year. There will be food, refreshments and music. This is a great 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 planned for the year. Everyone welcome. For more information please visit Wednesday 4 March Mature students welcome 3-4pm ispace, Level 4, Kate Edger Information Commons, 2 Alfred Street, City Begin your journey to success. 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 (MSC) in an informal setting. Light refreshments will be served. wo! WIN AN ipad WHAT S ON MINI! Sign up to the What s On list and you ll get early bird offers and advance notice of events on campus. As a bonus, everyone who joins the list goes into the draw to win an ipad Mini. For full terms and conditions, check out www. auckland.ac.nz/whatson

3 Faculty and departmental postgraduate sessions Monday 23 February Welcome for international students 10am-12.30pm Fisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium Level 1, Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road, City Official welcome: information and advice for international Morning tea will be served. Faculty of Arts Tuesday 24 February Pōwhiri and welcome by Professor Robert Greenberg, your Faculty of Arts Dean Waipapa Marae, 16 Wynyard Street (behind Human Sciences Building), City Postgraduate Info Lunch 11am-1pm Whare Kai, Waipapa Marae, 16 Wynyard Street, City Faculty of Arts postgraduate students, both international and domestic, are warmly invited to a faculty information session and light lunch. 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 Associate Dean (Postgraduate), the Associate Dean (International), our School Directors (Postgraduate) and other postgraduate The Business School Pōwhiri and welcome by your Business School Dean Human Sciences Building), City Business and Economics pm Case Room 4, Level 0, Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road, City 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 Faculty of Education Education postgraduate students orientation evening pm 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. 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 and City es. Light refreshments will be provided. Please register to attend by Monday 23 February 2015: Monday 2 March BBQ and Beats 11.30am-1.30pm Ease into the first day of semester with a free BBQ and beats by DJ Cade, in the heart of the Epsom. For a map of the Epsom visit Faculty of Engineering Tuesday 24 February Pōwhiri and welcome Human Sciences Building), City Postgraduate welcome 9.30am Engineering Building 401, Room 439, 20 Symonds Street, City Welcome for new postgraduate engineering This event will comprise a number of informative presentations in the morning, followed by departmental activities in the afternoon. This is an essential event, covering important information about your degree and the faculty support services for postgraduate A light lunch will be provided at 1pm in the Neon Foyer, 20 Symonds Street. The day will conclude with an employer s fair and networking session. This will give you an opportunity to meet potential future employers and network with current Engineers. Registration details will be ed to all new postgraduate students early in National Institute of Creative Arts Industries (NICAI) Tuesday 24 February NICAI international students 10-11am NICAI Courtyard, Level 2, 26 Symonds Street, City Meet and greet morning tea and informal welcome to the faculty, where you can meet other NICAI students and the NICAI International Advisers. Pōwhiri and welcome by your NICAI Dean Human Sciences Building), City Fine Arts 10am-5pm Honours and PGDipFA students to meet in the Elam Lecture Theatre; MFA students to meet at the Elam B Building. Students entering the BFA(Hons), PGDipFA and MFA programmes are expected to attend the Elam Postgraduate Orientation. Students will be welcomed to the School, introduced to supervisors, studio accommodation, programme structure and the vibrant and rich postgraduate culture at NICAI. Lunch will be provided at both locations. Architecture, Urban Planning and Urban Design 10.30am-5pm Room 311, Exhibition Studio, Level 3, Building 421, School of Architecture and Planning, 26 Symonds Street, City 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 NICAI postgraduate

4 Dance Studies 1-5pm Postgraduate Study Room, Room 519, Level 5, Building 421, 26 Symonds Street, City An informal gathering to welcome new and returning students to postgraduate study in Dance Studies and the opportunity to meet other NICAI postgraduate Music pm Music Theatre Foyer, School of Music, 6 Symonds Street, City An informal gathering to welcome new and returning students to postgraduate study at the School of Music, and the opportunity to meet other NICAI postgraduate Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences All School of Population Health students see over page for the Tāmaki Innovation Orientation activities. Pōwhiri and welcome by your Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Dean Human Sciences Building), City MHSc Nutrition and Dietetics 9.30am 12.30pm Room , Ground Floor, Park Road, Grafton Faculty of Science New and returning postgraduate students are warmly invited to attend welcome functions in our schools and departments running on, and during the start of Semester One. We strongly encourage you to attend and learn more about the school or department you will be studying in and for the opportunity to network with staff and Further information will be ed directly to enrolled students early in Pōwhiri and welcome by the Faculty of Science Dean, Professor John Hosking Human Sciences Building), City Department of Sport and Exercise Science am Registration Building 730, Tāmaki Innovation Students enrolled in postgraduate programmes in the Department of Sport and Exercise Science are invited to attend a welcome function at the Tāmaki Innovation. Enrolled students will be invited by so keep an eye on your inbox. School of Biological Sciences 12-2pm Biology Lecture Theatre 100, 5 Symonds Street, City Postgraduate 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 A light lunch will be served in the SBS tea room. Start of Semester One School of Chemical Sciences Our Postgraduate Orientation is an informal way of welcoming new postgraduate students (PGDipSci, BSc(Hons), MSc and PhD students) to the school, this is also an occasion to meet key members of staff. The session will end with drinks and nibbles. Enrolled students will be invited by so keep an eye on your inbox. Department of Computer Science Students enrolled in BSc(Hons), PGDip and MSc programmes in Computer Science are warmly invited to attend an informal orientation lunch and information session. Students will be contacted directly, so keep an eye on your inbox. School of Environment Monday 2 March, 12noon Lecture Theatre HSB370, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street, City For all students enrolling for the first time in any of the school s postgraduate programmes in Geography, Earth Science, Environmental Science and Environmental Management at the masters, honours and postgraduate diploma levels. It is designed for students to learn about the school, its staff and facilities. The event concludes with lunch, where students can meet and mingle with fellow students and school staff. Institute of Marine Science PGDipSci students are invited to attend a lunch meeting at the City at the beginning of Semester One. Invitations will be sent directly to enrolled Department of Mathematics Students enrolled in either BSc(Hons), PGDipSci or MSc programmes in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Maths Education are warmly invited to attend an informal Orientation lunch and information session. Students will be contacted directly, so keep an eye on your inbox. Department of Physics First week of Semester One We invite all BSc(Hons), PGDipSci and MSc students in the Department of Physics to attend our Welcome Event. You can get acquainted with your fellow students, and meet with potential supervisors and key research faculty. Learn how the department operates, what resources are available, and who you should speak with to make your study and research in Physics successful. Free pizza for lunch. Invitations including date and location will be sent at an upcoming time. School of Psychology Second week of Semester One The School of Psychology offers an information and welcome session for new postgraduate Students accepted into postgraduate programmes will be sent an invitation to this event prior to the start of semester. Department of Statistics First week of Semester One A 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 and staff. A range of speakers introduce the services we offer to our postgraduate students: access to postgraduate lab, print quota, lockers, safety, computers and printers, Student Learning Services, specialist librarian, high performance computing, scholarships and career planning. Recent statistics graduates talk about their study and work experience and join current students and staff for food and drinks. Each student will be provided with a welcome and information pack. Students will be contacted directly.

5 Tämaki Innovation All Tāmaki students To attend the Tāmaki Postgraduate Orientation please register by ing Registration am Room 220, Building 730, Tāmaki Innovation Welcome am Succeeding in your postgraduate studies with Libraries and Learning Services am Morning tea am Room 220, Building 730, Tāmaki Innovation Finding information for your assignments 10.15am-12noon Level 2, Building 730, Tāmaki Innovation Lunch 12noon-1pm Room 220, Building 730, Tāmaki Innovation A light lunch will be provided. Academic writing skills 1-2pm Afternoon break pm Other useful skills for postgraduate study pm Population Health students pm Population Health students are invited to meet academic staff in Teaching Administration (behind Reception, Level 2, Building 730) for advice on programme and course options. Field No 1 Field No 10 Field No 9 Stonefields Ave GU Field No 2 Field No 8 Morrin Road A Colin Maiden Park Morrin 751 Field No Landcare Research Eric Paton Way Merton Road Field No Elizabeth Knox Field No 3 School of Population Health international students The induction programme has been specifically designed to meet the needs of all international postgraduate students in the School of Population Health. The induction on will be the first of several critical sessions that will help ensure your academic success. New international students are expected to attend. Lunch and morning tea are provided. Please register to attend: s.rummel@auckland.ac.nz Registration and morning tea am Welcome and introductions am Welcome and introduction to key staff, presentations by the PGSA and DELNA Office, and support in using the university systems. Lunch 11.45am-1pm DELNA Diagnosis 1-3pm Tāmaki Innovation Field No Place Field No 4 Road Peacock Pl Thomas Felton Mathew Avenue m Merton Road Ray Meyer Research Centre

6 City Important contact details MKT14/167 School of Graduate Studies The Graduate Centre East Wing, ClockTower, 22 Princes Street, City Phone: ext Postgraduate Students Association (PGSA) Room: B F, Club Central, Level 2, Kate Edger Information Commons, 2 Alfred Street, City Phone: ext pgsaadmin@auckland.ac.nz With the free University of Auckland mobile app you ll never be lost on campus. Download now: