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    Registration: 
    13 March 2020

    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. 

    Useful links

    • Short excerpt on PhD Survival 
    • The PhD Survival video : Doing a PhD is meant to be challenging, and most doctoral students feel overwhelmed by the task at times. But many find that their work - and their lives - are compromised by feelings of loneliness, inadequacy or anxiety. The consequences can be abandoned PhDs, disrupted careers and damaged mental health.

    Making the most of the advisor/student relationship

    14 January 2020 10:00am–11:30am
     
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    Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.
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    Three Ss of Resilience

    13 March 2020 10:00am–11:30am
     
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    Learn strategies to improve resilience in order to better manage the stresses and strains of life, both during the candidature and in your future professional life. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN 6-8 WEEKS BEFOREHAND.

    Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

    19 March 2020 12:00pm–1:00pm
     
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    Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond.
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    Resilient researcher: Resilience while remote [Webinar] - DATE CHANGE

    28 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.

    Mastering the art of paying attention

    29 October 2019 10:00am–12:00pm
     
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    Discover simple tools and techniques to stay focused and overcome distractions.

    Effective time management

    30 September 2019 9:00am–10:00am
     
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    Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree. [This is a special shortened session for AIBN HDR students but any UQ HDR student is welcome to attend]

    Making the most of the advisor/student relationship - Gatton

    5 September 2019 10:00am–11:30am
     
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    Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

    Lived Experience: a conversation

    Cancelled
    19 August 2019 2:00pm–3:30pm
     
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    Making the most of the advisor/student relationship - Herston

    6 August 2019 11:00am–12:30pm
     
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    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.

    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.

    The 'imposter' syndrome

    17 June 2019 1:00pm–4:00pm
     
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    Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

    The seven secrets of highly successful research students

    12 June 2019 9:30am–12:00pm
     
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    Unlock seven key habits to help you through your research degree.

    Effective time management for researchers

    13 February 2018 12:00pm–1:00pm
     
    in Candidature management
    Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree.