Needed But Not Alone: A navigation guide for Māori and Pacific postgraduates in STEM
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Māori and Pacific researchers are working hard to transform our research system to enable Māori and Pacific postgraduate students to thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Yet barriers remain, and each new postgraduate generation inherits evolving challenges and opportunities to navigate. This paper is written for Māori and Pacific people who are about to enter the postgraduate STEM space, recognising that we need our own words to help future students to navigate this journey. It will be challenging at times, but our kōrero shared here highlights that when you find the right people, be authentic to yourself and set boundaries, the journey becomes easier to navigate. This paper operates as a survival guide for Māori and Pacific STEM postgraduates as we continue to hold the doors open to spaces that desperately need you. We look forward to smiling at you from across the room in department meetings.
Authors: Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Wellington, New Zealand, Tara McAllister, Leilani A Walker, Sereana Naepi, Rere-No-A-Rangi Pope, Kiri Reihana, Patricia Hawkins, Independent researcher, Waipū, New Zealand, Jaye Moors, Independent researcher, Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland, New Zealand, Ani Kainamu, Alana Alexander, Alana McCambridge, Georgia Carson, Kane Fleury, Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu, Kimberley H Maxwell, Georgia M Bell, Kristie-Lee Thomas, Jordan Aria Housiaux, Te Whare Oranga, Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki, New Zealand, Emma Lambert, Sangata Kaufononga, Zaramasina L Clark, Kate Mauriohooho, Jasmine Lulani Kaulamatoa, Kirita-Rose Escott, Kimiora Henare, Rawiri Keenan, Charlotte Joy Waikauri Connell, Ake (Sally Akevai) Nicholas, Kylie Reiri, Independent researcher, Pōneke, New Zealand, Channell Thoms, Independent researcher, Ōtautahi | Christchurch, New Zealand, Stephanie Fong, Independent researcher, Christchurch, New Zealand, Amy Maslen-Miller, Hannah Rapata, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, New Zealand
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414444860
FWCI:
Cites:
Cited by:
Related to: