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Early candidature is the time to lay the groundwork for successful completion of your degree. It is important that you take the time to think about where you are headed after graduation, and what steps you may need to take to get there. It is also your chance to develop skills that will help you manage your time and avoid procrastination.

Research integrity (online, compulsory)

1 January 2017 10:45am–31 December 2019 11:45am
 
in Integrity & ethics
Explore the fundamentals of research design, data management, authorship and more.
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Creating a structured thesis (CaST)

21 August 2017 9:30am–12:30pm
 
in Your thesis
A practical guide to designing complex documents - in particular your thesis.
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Creating a structured thesis (CaST) Venue: PACE

5 September 2017 9:30am–12:30pm
 
in Your thesis
A practical guide to designing complex documents - in particular your thesis.
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Career strategy

6 September 2017 9:00am–11:00am
 
in Career planning
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.
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Making the most of the advisor/student relationship

6 September 2017 11:30am–1:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.
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Creating a structured thesis (CaST) Venue: Gatton

20 September 2017 9:30am–12:30pm
 
in Your thesis
A practical guide to designing complex documents - in particular your thesis.
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Using concept mapping to plan your thesis

20 September 2017 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Your thesis
Workshop how to concept map effectively to plan projects such as your thesis.

Communicating in a global environment

25 September 2017 2:30pm–4:30pm
 
in Communication
Build your skills in communicating across a range of cultures and contexts.
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The seven secrets of highly successful research students

26 September 2017 9:30am–12:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Unlock seven key habits to help you through your research degree.
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Turbocharge your writing

26 September 2017 1:30pm–4:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn clear and practical strategies that can greatly increase your writing productivity.
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Effective time management

15 August 2017 2:30pm–3:30pm
 
in Candidature management
Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree.

How to be an entrepreneur

15 August 2017 1:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship & commercialisation
Learn about what it means to be an entrepreneur.

Creating a structured thesis (CaST)

11 August 2017 9:30am–12:30pm
 
in Your thesis
A practical guide to designing complex documents - in particular your thesis.

Intellectual property

20 July 2017 9:30am–11:30am
 
in Entrepreneurship & commercialisation
Understand how to protect intellectual property, what are your rights and your responsibilities.

Career strategy

12 July 2017 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in Career planning
Craft a career strategy to make the transition from study to employment.

The 'imposter' syndrome

4 July 2017 1:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

Writing a confirmation document

6 June 2017 9:30am–11:00am
 
in Your thesis
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document.

Presenting research: An introduction

5 June 2017 10:30am–11:30am
 
in Communication
Presenting your research is an important skill. Learn how to do it well.

Career shaping: Understand your skills and identifying opportunities

1 June 2017 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Research integrity training

12 April 2017 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Integrity & ethics
Learn details about research integrity policies, advisors' and candidates' main obligations.

Creating a structured document or thesis

22 March 2017 9:30am–12:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
A practical guide to designing complex documents such as a thesis (CaST).

How to navigate an academic career

15 March 2017 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Explore specific ideas, tools and techniques to navigate an academic career.

How to get published: An introduction

16 February 2017 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Gain an insight into the world of scholarly publishing.