Research and Innovation events

Master of Public Policy Showcase

Join Northern Institute for the MPP Showcase during O‑Week in late February to explore what the program offers and take the next step towards leading with purpose.

Mid & Final year milestone requirements

Are you approaching your Mid-Candidature Review or Final Year Review milestones? Join us for a workshop designed to guide you through these important steps in your research journey. These milestones are essential checkpoints to assess your progress, refine your research, and ensure you're on track to successfully complete your candidature.

This workshop will provide an overview of the requirements, key steps, and practical tips for preparing and submitting your reviews. It’s also an excellent opportunity to ask questions and clarify any doubts you may have.

Confirmation of Candidature (CoC) proposal writing, presentation & evaluation

Are you approaching the Confirmation of Candidature milestone but unsure how to get started? Join us for an informative workshop designed to guide you through the process.

This workshop will provide an overview of the requirements, key steps, and helpful tips to prepare a strong submission. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask any questions you may have.

Thesis Talk

Thesis Talk is a facilitated academic discussion for HDR candidates to connect to and through ideas with research peers. Join the monthly online session to explore different topics, theories and practicalities. Talk through the nitty-gritty of research practices and reflect on your work.

EndNote & Referencing

This workshop is specifically for HDR students. We will look at how EndNote can help you with downloading resource information from Library Search or a Library Database, how to organise the resources in EndNote, and  how to add those resources as citations and references in your assignments. As part of learning how to use EndNote, we will also look at referencing. Using EndNote will require that you understand how your references need to look like, as EndNote will not correct mistakes or add missing information. 

Thesis submission, examiner selection, examination & resubmission process

This workshop provides HDR candidates with a clear and practical overview of the thesis examination journey—from preparing your thesis for submission through to examiner selection, the review process, and responding to examiner feedback. Participants will gain an understanding of key milestones, timelines, responsibilities, and CDU requirements to help ensure a smooth and timely completion.

Planning your PhD

A PhD can be overwhelming. There's so much to do and organise. How do you know if you're doing enough? Where do you start? This workshop helps students take control of their PhDs and finish on time. 

Writing a literature review

In this workshop we will answer the questions “What is a literature review?” and “What is the purpose of a literature review?”. We will also consider steps for writing a literature review and explore tips to strengthen your research strategy and critical voice.    

Turbocharge your writing

Would you like to know the secret to high output, low-stress scholarly writing? In academia, it is often assumed that writing comes naturally. However, an overwhelming body of research shows that there are very clear and practical strategies that can greatly increase your writing productivity.

Extensive Ethics and Integrity

This session will provide research students and their supervisors with the foundation required to begin planning ethical research that involves humans as participants, and or their data.