Postgraduate stories

Find out how postgraduate study has set our students up for success and helped them open doors to exciting new opportunities.

Using the Hauraki Gulf as her laboratory, Mallory Sea is working towards her PhD. Postgraduate study helped her to combine her skills and make new connections.

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After graduating, Francisco Carbajal started his own architectural firm FNC Designs. Returning to study was a life changing decision, he says.

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Law

Kieran Berry is a Master of Laws graduate, who works as Legal and Research Counsel for the Office of the Chief Coroner.

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The Master of Education has given Willie Swann the knowledge and skills to better support his students with their secondary studies.

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Joseph Chen is researching neuroimaging and psychopharmacology. Postgraduate study helped him to step out of his comfort zone and explore a career in academia.

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Larissa Michelsen is a Master of Engineering Studies graduate. She works as a Product Development Engineer for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

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Alaina Muriwai-Te Rore is a Master of Dance Studies student and Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours) graduate.

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Ruby Satele is pursuing her lifelong fascination with cultural heritage caring for the Pacific ethnology collection and its tāonga at Auckland Museum.

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Dr Simone Watkins is researching the health outcomes for babies born with serious heart conditions in New Zealand.

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The Master of Social Work (Professional) has helped Rachel develop the skills and confidence she needed to re-enter the work force.

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Law

Maria is a Master of Laws graduate, specialising in Corporate and Commercial Law. She works as a Solicitor for Simpson Grierson.

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Benjamin Robb is a Master of Commerce graduate. He is currently working as a Research Assistant and completing his thesis.

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Divya Rathore

Law

Divya is a PhD candidate. She was awarded the Fowlds Memorial Prize in 2020 and a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship in 2021.

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Alesha Nathan

Alesha is a graduate of Hikitia Te Ora – Certificate in Health Sciences (CertHSc) and the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc). She is currently studying for a Master of Health Leadership.

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Kapish Gobindlal

Kapish has completed a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry.

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Julie Winter-Smith

Julie completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), investigating the perceptions of Māori stroke survivors and their whanau on the use of a robotic aid to assist rehabilitation. She is extending her research into a PhD, focusing on the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease among Pacific people living in New Zealand.

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Eddie Tuiavii

Eddie is a Master of Public Policy (MPP) graduate and now works as Senior Advisor Voter Participation at Auckland Council.

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Eileen Tupou

Eileen is a Master of Social Work graduate.

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Laura Pedofsky

Laura is in the final year of a PhD in Bioengineering. She is researching the design and development of an intravaginal medical device (femfit®) for women’s pelvic floor muscle health.

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Maddy Holland

Maddy is a Graduate of the Master of Global Studies. She currently works in politics.

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Monica Mireles Serrano

Monica is an MBA graduate. She is currently Head of Sustainability, Global Engagement and Markets at Zespri International.

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Nishita Balamuralikrishna

Nishita is a graduate of the Master of Professional Studies in Data Science.

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Nona Hohepa-Taute

Nona is a PhD candidate in Environmental Engineering. His thesis aims to facilitate more efficient collaboration between Māori communities and non-Māori parties to utilise and develop geothermal resources.

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Roma Anderson

Roma is a PhD candidate in Fine Arts with scholarly creative work.

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Sangvin Chey

Sangvin graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California Davis; and a Master of Law and Diplomacy from Tufts University in Boston. Alongside his studies, Sangvin is an undergraduate teaching assistant at the University’s Business School.

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Trishna Newson

Trishna is a Bachelor of Architectural Studies graduate. She is currently enrolled as a Master of Architecture student.

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Xavier Forsman

Xavier is a Master of Science graduate in Geography. He works as a Poukokiri Rangahau Māori (Senior Librarian, Māori Research) at Auckland Council.

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Waratah Taogaga

Waratah is a Master of Education Practice graduate. She works as the Cultural Director at Helensville Primary School.

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Clovis McEvoy is researching sonic arts composition as part of studies towards a Master of Music.

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Meet the students whose research into sustainability is helping to secure a better future for Aotearoa.

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Lucy (Yixin) Wei is a Master of Commerce in Accounting graduate, first year PhD student and Graduate Teaching Assistant.

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