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.

Introduction to SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

14 July 2025 9:00am5:00pm
This hands-on workshop provides a practical introduction to SPSS, guiding beginners or those looking to build confidence through the essentials of data import, management, and basic statistical analysis. It will be delivered in person at the St Lucia campus. Registrations close 10 July.

Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

17 July 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [webinar]

23 July 2025 9:30am1:30pm
This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, presenting at conferences, or participating in competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills)

Assertiveness: Finding Your Voice [St Lucia]

29 July 2025 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop provides strategies to think and behave more assertively, set healthy professional boundaries and resolve conflict in professional contexts. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Career shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities [webinar]

30 July 2025 10:30am12:30pm
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Presenting your research [webinar]

1 August 2025 10:00am11:30am
This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great research presentations. Learn how to craft a message that targets your audience. (Formerly known as Introduction to Presentation Skills as well as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

5 August 2025 10:30am12:30pm
This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.

HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [webinar]

5 August 2025 2:00pm3:30pm
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

Effective time management [webinar]

11 August 2025 10:00am11:30am
Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree.

HDR Orientation Welcome BBQ [St Lucia]

12 August 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
Join the Graduate School for the opportunity to meet your fellow commencing candidates, Graduate School staff who will be assisting you in the HDR journey and also enjoying lunch within the beautiful St Lucia Campus.

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Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

26 June 2025 10:00am11:30am
This workshop explores common challenges for international students, such as the experience of homesickness and culture shock, as well as the differences in the Australian workplace and academic cultures. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Strategic networking: How to connect for impact [webinar]

19 June 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.

Resilient researcher: Resilience when remote [Webinar]

18 June 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
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.

Mental Health First Aid [St Lucia]

16 June 2025 9:00am17 June 2025 4:30pm
Want to gain the mental health first aid skills to help yourself and others in mental distress? Want to gain the MHFA accreditation that you can put on your CV? Join our 2 full-day MHFA accreditation training offered to HDR students at no cost to you! Please do NOT sign up unless you can commit to attending both days in full. Registration closes 11 June 9am. Workshop delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

NEW! Bring it together: what good tutors do [webinar]

12 June 2025 11:00am12:00pm
This workshop focuses on improving tutoring skills through case studies, understanding hybrid tutoring, and strategizing for success.

The 'imposter' syndrome [webinar]

5 June 2025 1:00pm4:00pm
Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

Career strategy: Plan for your Future [webinar]

3 June 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.

NEW! Editing educational media in Adobe Premiere [webinar]

28 May 2025 2:00pm3:00pm
This hands-on course will help you bring your teaching videos to life through efficient post-production.

Structuring your writing [webinar]

20 May 2025 1:00pm2:30pm
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write). Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.

Publishing your research: Writing and submitting [webinar]

19 May 2025 10:00am11:30am
Equip yourself with the tools and practical knowledge to assist you through the writing and submission phase of the publication process. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Consider attending Promoting Your Publications after this.

Mindmapping research: Coping with info overload [St Lucia]

15 May 2025 2:00pm5:00pm
Learn how to manage your research and cope with information overload. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

14 April 2025 10:30am12:00pm
How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Resilient researcher: Understanding yourself and others [webinar]

7 April 2025 12:00pm1:30pm
Your IQ is high. But what about your EQ? The ability to understand ourselves and others is central to career and personal success.

Communities for innovation [St Lucia]

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26 March 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how thriving communities drive entrepreneurship and innovation

Writing a literature review [Herston]

26 November 2024 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your lit review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research.

Data literacy, storytelling and influencing decision-makers [webinar]

22 November 2024 9:00am1:00pm
This course is designed for HDR students aiming to master the skills of identifying, interpreting, and drawing informed conclusions from diverse data sources.

How to navigate an academic career [webinar]

13 November 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Explore specific ideas, tools and techniques to navigate an academic career.

Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

11 November 2024 9:00am1:00pm
Learn about analysing qualitative data.

Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

8 November 2024 9:00am12:00pm
A brief introduction into qualitative data collection.

Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

21 October 2024 9:00am1:00pm
Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study.

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

15 October 2024 9:00am12:00pm
Learn about this common method. The session focusses on the considerations of creating a survey.

Understanding quantitative data and performing descriptive analyses (ISSR) [webinar]

7 August 2024 9:00am12:00pm
This course is intended for HDR students who are new to working with quantitative data, or would like to refresh the basics.

NEW! PadletUQ [webinar]

27 May 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn to use PadletUQ to promote active learning face-to-face and online.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [St Lucia]

4 April 2024 9:30am1:30pm
This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, participating in conferences or competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills).

Presenting your research [TRI/PACE]

14 March 2024 2:00pm3:30pm
This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great research presentations. Learn how to craft a message that targets your audience.