Postgraduate Research Symposium

The Graduate Research School would like to welcome you to the 15th annual Postgraduate Research Symposium organised for postgraduate research students actively involved in research within the University.

The event provides an opportunity for student researchers to engage, discuss and network with peers.

We hope you enjoy the programme outline organised for the day and look forward to your continuing involvement in future postgraduate events at AUT.

A photographer will be on hand to take photos during the day- keep an eye out for photos on Thesislink following the event.

Postgraduate Research Symposium Programme

Download the full programme for the day including the venue locations where each session is held.

Download the programme

Registration

The registration desk will be located in AZ100 foyer (near Kōkihi café), AZ building, and open from 8.30am - 4pm for general enquiries and collection of registration packs and programmes.

Please wear your name badge at all times during the Symposium.

Student Speakers

Following the keynote address, a diverse and exciting range of research across AUT faculties and departments will be represented through student presentations.

View the speakers

Best Poster Presentation award

Posters (P1. – P12) will be displayed throughout the day in the AZ100 foyer. Then, students will be on hand in AZ100 foyer to speak to their research posters during the Poster Presentation session from 3.55pm to 4.30pm.

We invite all those who attend the event to cast their vote for Best Poster Presentation after the Poster Presentation session. Don't miss out on this opportunity to vote!

The award for Best Poster Presentation, proudly by the Graduate Research School, will be announced at the end of the day.

Vote for the Best Poster Presentation

Use the QR code to access the voting ballot for Best Poster Presentation. Only 1 vote per person.

Best Abstract award

Three students have been nominated for the Best Abstract award based on their original submission meeting the following criteria:

• Communicates the purpose of the presentation
• Communicates the implications and significance of the research
• Gives an indication of findings
• Communicates the methodology used
• Describes the research project

The award for Best Abstract, proudly sponsored by the Graduate Research School, will be announced at the end of the Symposium.