Candidature management

Undertaking a research degree is a huge commitment and requires many skills. Gaining an understanding of these techniques and strategies early, will assist you to complete and submit your thesis efficiently.

Your first step in managing your candidature is ensuring you attend the compulsory HDR orientation session.

Useful links

Lynda.com short course: Building Resilience (Tatiana Kolovou) (Free: sign in through Organisational portal. Instructions here.)
Short excerpt on PhD Survival

Upcoming sessions
Past sessions

Effective time management

1 August 2019 10:00am–11:00am

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Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree.

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship - Herston

6 August 2019 11:00am–12:30pm

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Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Lived Experience: a conversation

19 August 2019 2:00pm–3:30pm

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Resilience is a key requirement of completing a higher degree by research. Listen to the experiences of students who have successfully completed the journey before you.

NEW Resilient researcher: Resilience while remote (webinar)

15 November 2019 12:00pm–1:00pm

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This webinar is designed to assist HDR candidates researching in remote locations. For instance, this may occur when you are away collecting data or are based interstate or even overseas.

Candidate Development Award (CDA) Information Session

17 July 2019 10:00am–12:00pm

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This sessions provides an overview of the CDA and the process of applying.

Mastering the art of paying attention

12 July 2019 10:30am–12:30pm

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Discover simple tools and techniques to stay focused and overcome distractions.

20 rules of the game to help you successfully complete your PhD (Webinar by Digital Health CRC)

9 July 2019 12:00pm–1:00pm

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In this webinar, Professor Niamh Brennan will discuss her top 20 PhD rules to help students successfully navigate this challenge.

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship

9 July 2019 10:00am–11:30am

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Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship - TRI

24 June 2019 2:00pm–3:00pm

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Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors. Please note that this session has been tailored for students at TRI but all UQ HDR students are welcome to attend.