UoA Engineering & Design PG Buddy Programme

27/05/2026

To celebrate Matariki, students took part in an interactive Matariki Star Hunt across the Faculty, exploring the meaning behind each star through a series of reflective prompts and clues.

The activity encouraged students to connect with the core themes of Matariki—whanaungatanga (connection), remembrance, wellbeing, and aspiration—while discovering different spaces around campus.

Well done to those who managed to solve all the clues and find all the stars! 👏⭐

26/05/2026

Our postgraduate students got some practical tips and advice in today's hands on photography workshop. A big thank you to Wendy Shaw from who facilitated the event.

24/05/2026

Are you an immigrant engineer aiming to establish or elevate your career in Aotearoa? Join the Special Interest Group for Immigrant Engineers (SIGIE) for an in-person Career Skills & Job Search Workshop in Auckland. Proudly supported by Engineering New Zealand & Auckland University of Technology (AUT), this session is designed to equip you with practical tools and insights to navigate the New Zealand job market confidently.
More info and register here:

Are you an immigrant engineer aiming to establish or elevate your career in Aotearoa? Join the Special Interest Group for Immigrant Engineers (SIGIE) for an in-person Career Skills & Job Search Workshop in Auckland. Proudly supported by Engineering New Zealand & Auckland University of Technology (AU...

19/05/2026

To coinside with our photography competition, we will be running a photography workshop with professional photographer, Wendy Shaw, from Shaw Loves Photography. Come along if you are interested in some more techinal and practical insights. A light afternoon tea will be provided. Register here:

Join the PG Photography Workshop for hands-on tips and fun shooting sessions in person!

19/05/2026

Connect & Career Online Workshop: The Impact of AI on Recruitment
Discover how AI is shaking up hiring and making recruitment smarter in this online chat!
Register here:

Discover how AI is shaking up hiring and making recruitment smarter in this online chat!

19/05/2026

Photography Competition

It's competition time! Put your budding photography skills to the test and be in to win some cool prizes 🏆📸
Hidden Corners: My Campus/City Unseen
Overview
We invite all PG & PhD students to take part in our photography competition, Hidden Corners: My Campus/City Unseen. This theme challenges you to explore and capture the overlooked, unexpected, and quietly powerful moments and spaces around campus or the city of Auckland.
Whether it’s a tucked-away study spot, an unusual angle of a familiar building, or a fleeting human moment, we want to see your unique perspective on the spaces we think we know.
Theme
Hidden Corners is open to interpretation. Your photo could capture:
• Little-known or overlooked places either on campus or around Auckland
• Familiar locations seen from a new perspective
• Details, textures, light, and shadow often missed
• Quiet or candid moments in unexpected spaces
• Interactions between people and environment
· photos can be taken on any device (phone or camera)
· Images must be original work taken by the entrant
· Minor editing is allowed (e.g. brightness, contrast, cropping), but no heavy manipulation
· File format: JPEG/PNG, high resolution preferred
· Include:
• Your name and student ID
• Photo title
• Category
• A short caption (1–2 sentences describing your image)
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO HERE: https://forms.gle/fgaN2QLVxG6pQB5L7

If you have trouble uploading, please email your entry to [email protected]

14/05/2026

☕ Free Coffee Week is here!☕

Assignments piling up? Deadlines getting closer? The Student Support and Engagement Team has got you covered.

Swing by and grab a FREE coffee to help power through the stress of the assessment period — because you deserve a break ☺️

Even better… you’ll also go in the draw to win a $20 coffee voucher and the faculty merch🎉

📍 Where: Student Support and Engagement Team Space (next to main reception, Building 402)

🕘 When: 9:30 am – 10:30 am

📅 Week 10- Monday to Friday

Come say hi, take a breather, and fuel up for the rest of the semester. ☕

12/05/2026

Tēnā koe

The following scholarships are closing for applications in the coming weeks:
Bill Miller Engineering Award
Applicable study: Undergraduate or Postgraduate study in the Faculty of Engineering and Design
Closing date: 26 May 2026
Tenure: One year
For: Assistance
Number on offer: Up to four per year
Offer rate: Annually
Value: $2,500-$10,000
Find out more and apply here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/bill-miller-engineering-award-683-eng.html

Douglas Goodfellow Award in Engineering
Applicable study: Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in Engineering
Closing date: 26 May 2026
Tenure: One year
For: Assistance with study
Number on offer: One
Offer rate: Annually
Value: $2,500
Find out more and apply here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/douglas-goodfellow-award-in-engineering-137-eng.html

Make sure you have your applications in if you want to be considered for these great opportunities.

An Award to support a New Zealand Citizen enrolled full-time in undergraduate or postgraduate study in Engineering who is experiencing financial need.

12/05/2026

Another popular wellness workshop this week. Students created their own mini plant pot, complete with choice of sunflower, lavander or herb seed to plant in it at the end. A very calming and mindful activity. 🌱🎨☺️

12/05/2026

APRU Certificate in Global Climate Change Leadership

The APRU Certificate in Global Climate Change Leadership is a roleplaying exercise in which students will form multi-disciplinary teams to play the role of delegates to the UN Climate Change Negotiations. Students will be assigned to international teams (students from various universities) representing one of six economies/regions.

Over two rounds of discussions and negotiations, teams will participate in breakout rooms facilitated by international experts in climate science. In addition, teams will hear perspectives from experts on topics such as coastal habitats, deforestation, clean energy, trading and offsets, and diplomacy and negotiation skills. Teams will discuss the human and environmental effects of climate change, as well as the economic impact that countries/regions consider in determining their position and global commitments.

And students who successfully complete the course will be given a certificate of participation in the APRU Certificate in Global Climate Change Leadership 2026.

Date & Time
Day 1: Opening ceremony/KICKOFF
August 20, 6-8:30pm (PDT) / August, 21 at 9-11:30 am (UTC+8)
Day 2: Delegation Group meetings
August 27, 6-8:30pm (PDT) / August 28, 9-10:30 am (UTC+8)
Day 3: 1st Negotiations
September 3, 6-8:30 pm (PDT) / September 4, 9-11:30 am (UTC+8)
Day 4: 2nd Negotiations
September 10, 6-8:30 pm (PDT) / September 11, 9-11:30 am (UTC+8)

Application deadline: 25 May 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Brochure overview: view the Programme Brochure:

08/05/2026

Fabulous creative evening yesterday designing tote bags, hosted by our SoAP & Design International Student Mentors. A great way to relax, unwind, let out your creativity, chat with friends and enjoy some free pizza 🎨🍕