UoA Engineering & Design PG Buddy Programme

A huge thank you to all those who participated in the Hidden Spaces Photography Competition, it was a tough one to judge! To see all entries and the winning photo, click on the link below 🏆📸:

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Kia ora, Engineering & Design PG students,
The following scholarships are currently open to postgraduate students. Make sure you get your applications in, so you don't miss out!
Colombo Plan Scholarship in Engineering
Applicable study: Undergraduate or postgraduate study in Engineering
Closing date: 25 June 2026
Tenure: One year
For: Contribution towards international tuition fees
Number on offer: One
Offer rate: Annually
Value: $3,000 paid as a contribution towards compulsory tuition fees
Find out more and apply here https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/colombo-plan-scholarship-in-engineering-666-eng.html

Energy and Fuels Research Scholarship
Applicable study: ME or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Closing date: 23 July 2026
Tenure: One year
For: Assistance with study
Number on offer: One
Offer rate: Annually
Value: $5,000
Find out more and apply here
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/energy-and-fuels-research-scholarship-115-eng.html

Energy and Fuels Research Scholarship – University of Auckland A $5,000 Scholarship for international and domestic students enrolled full-time in a Masters or PhD in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, who is undertaking research in the Thermofluids Laboratory.

Escape some exam or study stress at our clay modeling workshop! Let your creativity flow as you shape and mould whatever you like and take it home with you.
🗓️24 Jun 2026

🕤12pm-1pm
📍Building 405, room 222 (MDLS 5)
Light refreshments will be provided. Please sign up using the link below

Clay Modelling Workshop Get creative and have fun shaping cool stuff with clay in our hands-on workshop!

Are you planning to stay and work in New Zealand after completing your studies?
Earlier this year, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) hosted a webinar covering Post-Study Work Visas, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and key information for international students considering their next steps after graduation.
If you missed the live session, you can watch the recording here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMVdL7vm_d0
We encourage all international students who are interested in working in New Zealand after graduation to take a look.

From Study to Work: A Guide to New Zealand's Post Study Work Visa (April 2026) This webinar recording provides an overview of New Zealand’s Post‑S...

Become a PG Buddy Mentor in Semester 2!
Want to help new Engineering & Design postgraduate students feel welcomed, supported, and connected at university? Join the PG Buddy Programme as a volunteer mentor in Semester 2!
As a PG Buddy Mentor, you’ll support a new postgrad student during their first 4 weeks on campus — helping them navigate university life, settle into study, and build confidence and connections along the way.
What’s in it for you?
✔ Leadership and mentoring experience
✔ Training and support provided
✔ Fun social events
✔ Plenty of free food 🍕
✔ A great way to meet other postgrad students and give back to the community
Whether you’re new to mentoring or already love supporting others, we’d love to have you involved!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/rycNmUiYe8X9GhLm9

Letter Writing for Rainbow Rangatahi
Write a letter to be distributed to a rainbow young person during School's Pride Week 🏳️‍🌈
📍The Quad
🗓️Tuesday 2nd June
🕓 3pm-5pm

Need a break from lectures, labs, and deadlines?
Swing by the Jazz Chill Zone and enjoy a relaxed lunchtime soundtrack of smooth jazz, free snacks, and laid-back vibes.
It's a chance to switch off for a while, recharge your batteries, and enjoy a different pace before heading back to class.
📅 Thursday, 4 June
🕛 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
📍 Outside the Student Support & Engagement Office
Bring a friend, grab a snack, and stay for as long as you'd like.

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! 👏⭐

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.