2021 Professional Excellence Workshops

We all know that “it’s cool to kōrero” but are there any limits to when and how te reo Māori can be used in research?

In this online panel discussion, we’ll hear from two experienced Māori scholars who draw on and promote te reo Māori in a range of ways through their research, Professor Rawinia Higgins (Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington) and Dr Vini Olsen-Reeder (Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington). Hear about their strategies for incorporating te reo into research, as well as their reservations and concerns.

• Submitting your writing for publication in a journal can be one of the most intimidating aspects of the research process. Will the journal accept it or will your paper be rejected? Will the reviewers ‘get’ what you’re trying to say? And if they don’t, how should you respond
• Reviewing papers for journals can also be a big responsibility. What should you focus on? Are you meant to edit the paper in a detailed way, or just give your general impression? What affect do you want to have as a reviewed
• This online workshop and discussion will share the key components of a good review and some effective strategies for responding to reviewer feedback.

Associated reading material  “ASK THE PROFESSOR” about ... HOW TO PUBLISH AN ACADEMIC ARTICLE

Within traditional Māori society, koha was understood to serve a specific function with clear parameters. Today, however, the word ‘koha’ can describe anything from a ‘gold coin’ donation to a charity, to a substantial payment for services.  So, how is koha being used (and misused) in contemporary research practice?

In this online panel discussion, we’ll hear from two Māori scholars, Associate Professor Peter Adds (Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington) and Dr Jason Mika (Massey University), about the role of koha in both traditional and modern contexts. They will share their views on a range of koha examples and consider the cultural and tax implications.

THE PANELISTS

Peter Adds (Te Ātiawa) is Associate Professor in Te Kawa a Māui/the School of Māori Studies at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. His academic training is in archaeology but he has extensive experience in teaching and research about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi, which he wrote about in the book Reconciliation, Representation and Indigeneity: Biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand (2016). For over 30 years, Peter has taught a capstone course on traditional Māori concepts and values, including koha, as part of the major in Māori studies.

Jason Mika (Ngāi Tūhoe, Whakatōhea, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Kahungunu) is a senior lecturer in the School of Management and co-director of Te Au Rangahau, Massey Business School's Māori Business Research Centre. His research interests include indigenous entrepreneurship, management and methodologies. Jason was selected as the 2019 Fulbright-Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Scholar to research the design of effective enterprise assistance for indigenous entrepreneurs. He is also a former management consultant, business mentor and enterprise facilitator, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management and Te Au Pakihi Manawatū Māori Business Network.

In this online workshop, we’ll work through the sections of the New Zealand RS&T Curriculum Vitae Template and focus on what you can do to make sure your CV is complete and polished.

In this online workshop, we’ll share five key things that you can do to make sure your next application for research funding is compelling and polished – and stands out for all of the right reasons!

Seeking funding for your projects is just part of the research ‘game’ but sometimes the proposal process can feel like a bit of a mystery…. What are the most important parts of a research proposal? What are funding assessment panels actually looking for?  And what does Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga’s Research Leadership Team wish you knew about putting together a good funding application?

Online Resource: The 4-Sentence Research Proposal

30-June-2021 | Associate Professor Meegan Hall, Dr Acushia Dee Sciascia, Associate Professor Te Taka Keegen

Learn about how the face-paced world of social media and other technologies are already having an influence on Māori research.

Whether you’re a TikTok aficionado or still struggling to post a status update on Facebook, this is for you. In this online panel discussion, we’ll hear from tech-savvy scholars, Dr Acushla Dee Sciascia (Massey University) and Associate Professor Te Taka Keegan (University of Waikato), about the opportunities and issues of using social media as a tool for Māori research and researchers.

23-June 2021 | Associate Professor Meegan Hall, Professor Jenny Lee-Morgan, Associate Professor Anaru Eketone

Completing a postgraduate thesis can be one of the most satisfying accomplishments that a Māori student can achieve. Too often, however, that experience can be hampered when issues arise with their supervision or research topic.

In this online panel discussion, we’ll hear from experienced supervisors, Professor Jenny Lee-Morgan (Unitec) and Associate Professor Anaru Eketone (University of Otago), about supervising Māori students and projects. What works? What doesn’t? And, how can we not just survive, but thrive, in the research supervision relationship?