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.
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.
Celebrating AUT’s 25th anniversary
As a special celebration in alignment with AUT’s 25th anniversary and the Auckland Medical Research Foundation's 70th anniversary, the Auckland Medical Research Foundation is sponsoring 2 x $2500 travel grants as prizes for the 2025 Postgraduate Research Symposium.
These generous prizes will be awarded to the winner of the Best Abstract Award and the winner of the Best Poster Presentation.
Keynote address
The keynote address is titled, “Turning Ideas into Impact: A Stroke of Innovation”, and will be delivered by Dr Balakrishnan (Bala) Nair.
Bala is a public health scientist, digital health strategist, and AUT PhD graduate. He is the founder and CEO of PreventS-MD, a healthtech startup delivering stroke and cardiovascular prevention tools across multiple countries.
Student Speakers
Following the keynote address, a diverse and exciting range of research across AUT faculties and departments will be represented through student presentations.
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 at the 2025 Postgraduate Research Symposium. 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.
Contact us
Graduate Research School
Phone: +64 9 921 9907
Email: grs@aut.ac.nz
City Campus - level 5, WU Building