Navigating our doctoral futuresTe Ara Whakamua

This 8-week programme supports doctoral students to confidently plan their career pathway, build leadership skills and prepare for the future.

Programme objective

The programme equips doctoral students with the essential professional skills and insights needed to thrive across a wide range of career pathways. Through eight interactive workshops led by industry experts, academic leaders and cultural advisors, participants develop transferable skills in communication, leadership, resilience and entrepreneurial thinking.

Guided by AUT's Te Aronui framework and Te Tiriti principles, the programme integrates Māori and Pacific perspectives, empowering researchers to use their specialised knowledge and make a difference in both academic and non-academic careers.