Kia ora Disaster Researchers!

The DD2025 symposium will be held over the 30th-31st of January, 2025. It will be hosted by the University of Waikato in Hamilton.

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 organized 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!