Kia ora Disaster Researchers!

The DD2024 symposium will be held over the 30th-31st of January, 2024. It will be hosted by the University of Canterbury in Christchurch.

Disastrous Doctorates is an annual multi-day symposium for PhD students enrolled at a New Zealand university and who are directly studying disaster-related topics. It is organised by PhD students for PhD students. The symposium provides a forum for students to network and learn from each other and subject experts, to share best practices and learn helpful tips on managing a PhD career and beyond. We welcome students from across the full range of disciplines, including social sciences, engineering, geology, geography, law and more! 

The Venue

E7 Rātā (Engcore),

University of Canterbury, 

63 Creyke Road, Ilam

Christchurch, 8053

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