Postgraduate Symposium
Monday, November 17, 2025The second Postgraduate Symposium will be held on Monday, 17 November 2025, a day before the combined 46th Australasian Transport Research Forum and 11th Transport Knowledge Conference. This symposium is open to all with student registrations. This year, we have a keynote address by Dr Roselle Thoreau, Manager of the Insights & Analytics team at the Ministry of Transport.
| Morning Session | |
|---|---|
| Time | Description |
| 9:00 am | Registration opens |
| 9:15 am | Morning Tea |
| 9:45 am | Welcome from chair, Dr Subeh Chowdhury |
| 10:00 am | Keynote Presentation: Dr Roselle Thoreau, Ministry of Transport |
| 10:30 am | Rapid Fire Presentations |
| 11:45 am | Short 10-min break |
| 12:00 pm | Rapid Fire Presentations |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch & Networking |
| Afternoon Session | |
| 1:45 pm | Site Visit |
| CRL site visit organised by Auckland Transport | |
| 3:30 pm | Walk back to campus around 3:30pm |
| Morning Session | |
|---|---|
| Time | Description |
| 9:00 am | Registration opens |
| 9:15 am | Morning Tea |
| 9:45 am | Welcome from chair, Dr Subeh Chowdhury |
| 10:00 am | Keynote Presentation: Dr Roselle Thoreau, Ministry of Transport |
| 10:30 am | Rapid Fire Presentations |
| 11:45 am | Short 10-min break |
| 12:00 pm | Rapid Fire Presentations |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch & Networking |
| Afternoon Session | |
| 1:45 pm | Site Visit |
| CRL site visit organised by Auckland Transport | |
| 3:30 pm | Walk back to campus around 3:30pm |
Rapid Fire Presentations
- Students will give a quick 3-minute presentation on the contribution of their research work.
- Send your slide presentation on or before November 14, 2025 to the PhD Symposium Chair.
Site Visit
A surface-level site visit of the City Rail Link (CRL) at Auckland, New Zealand organised by Auckland Transport. The site visit will include new stations built for the CLR link.
Dr Roselle Thoreau
Manager of the Insights & Analytics team at the Ministry of Transport
The transport journey: life on the long and winding road after your PhD
So, you have a PhD on a transport related topic? What now? This presentation explores the rich landscape of career paths available to transport PhD holders, examining why and where the industry desperately needs your specialised knowledge and analytical skills. Drawing on over twenty years in the transport sector and a PhD in transport Roselle will provide insights into translating academic expertise into professional impact. She’ll discuss how to identify where your research passion intersects with industry needs, navigate the transition from academic to applied work, and building a career that leverages both your love of transport and your potential to drive real-world change. Whether you’re considering academia, consultancy, government policy, or industry roles, this session will help you chart your course from dissertation defence to professional fulfilment in the dynamic world of transport.
