Information for new doctoral candidates

Explore the valuable resources available to you as you begin your research journey as a new candidate on a PhD or named doctorate.

Find all the details you need about the compulsory Doctoral Induction session, including how to book.

The Doctoral Development Framework helps candidates plan their training and development holistically.

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Make the most of your time here by taking part in some of the valuable opportunities open to doctoral candidates throughout the year.

This useful guide for all new students will help get you up to speed on transport concessions, your campus card, locker hire and more.

Wahapū is the University's digital system for doctoral candidature management.

Doctoral Induction