This form is for Online and Auckland-based interviews to support Java Grant's PhD research of activism and the future of universities in Aotearoa in Auckland 2025. Apologies for the irregularity in my timetable – scheduling is more predictable in 2026.

Auckland interviews (January & February 2026): https://meet.javagrant.ac.nz/java/university-futures-auckland

Wellington interviews (December 2025): https://meet.javagrant.ac.nz/java/university-futures-wellington

Interviews are typically 45 to 60 minutes but are flexible to your preferences.

By booking the meeting you consent to the conditions outlined in the consent form (below).

Participant information sheet

Please email Java jgra818@aucklanduni.ac.nz with any general inquiries or if you would prefer an interview outside of these dates – online or in person.

A small amount of food and drink will be provided at in person interviews.

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Consent Form

Kia ora, thank you for your interest in participating in the above study. By signing this form, you agree that you have read the Participant Information Sheet, have understood the nature of the research, that you are an appropriate participant, and have had the opportunity to ask questions and have had them answered to your satisfaction.

I voluntarily agree to take part in this research.
I understand that my information will be held and backed up as a secure file in a secure University of Auckland server for six years but that any contact information will be deleted at the conclusion of this research project (estimated March 1, 2027).
I understand that if I am or will be a student of a member of the researcher Java Grant that my participation or non-participation in this study will have no effect on my grades or relationship with that person. I understand that if I am a colleague of a member of Java Grant, my participation, non-participation, and information shared will have no effect on my working relationship with that person.
I understand that I am free to withdraw my participation at any time.
I understand that I can withdraw my data within three months after the interview.
I understand that I do not have to answer any questions that I do not want to answer or participate in any further discussion at any point and will not face negative consequences.
I understand that audio will be recorded during the interview after an additional verbal consent is attained.
I understand that I can have recordings stopped at any time.
I understand that my identifying data from this session/s will be kept confidential to the researcher.
I understand that I may invite a support person to the interview and that by doing so that person will be privy to any discussion within the interview.
I understand my participation will be transcribed by the researcher and that data will be securely stored for up to 6 years before destruction.
I agree to be audio recorded.
If my participation is via Zoom, I agree to be video recorded.
I understand I have the opportunity to review the transcript of my interview audio recording and up to 14 days to provide amendments or modifications.
I wish to be named (full) / named (first-given) / pseudonymed by the researcher / pseudonymed as ___________________________.
I understand that I may change my decision of confidentiality and naming up to 14 days after being provided the transcript of my interview audio recording.
I wish / do not wish to be informed of any online seminars that I or my whānau and/or community can attend to discuss the results of the study.
I wish / do not wish to receive the summary of findings and the final research report.
If you answered in the affirmative to either of the last two questions, please supply a contact email: __________________________________

Name: _______________________ Signature: _______________________ Date: ___________

Approved by the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee on 06/10/2025 until 22/07/2027. Reference Number UAHPEC27451.