Early Stage - Graduate School Career Development Framework

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.

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Making the most of the advisor/student relationship

2 September 2019 9:00am–10:00am

in Candidature management

Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors. [This is a special shortened for AIBN HDR students but any UQ HDR is welcome to attend]

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship - Gatton

5 September 2019 10:00am–11:30am

in Candidature management

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

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land

9 September 2019 9:00am–10:00am

in Working with others

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. [AIBN special - this is a special shortened session for AIBN students but all UQ HDRs are welcome to attend.]

Intro to R: Using the R statistical environment (QFAB) - TRI

9 September 2019 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research & analysis

No prior knowledge of R required, this workshop is relevant for all disciplines, although examples and exercises will focus on biological datasets. REGISTRATION OPENS ON 15 AUGUST, NOON.

Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism

16 September 2019 9:00am–10:00am

in Working with others

This workshop will dispel the common myth that perfectionism is a good thing that is a characteristic of high achievers, and use a cognitive behavioural approach to overcoming perfectionist behaviours and thought processes. [This is a special shortened session for AIBN HDR students but any UQ HDR is welcome to attend]

Mine, Yours, Ours – Meeting everyone’s needs through assertive communication

23 September 2019 9:00am–10:00am

in Working with others

This workshop provides strategies to think and behave more assertively, set healthy professional boundaries and resolve conflict in professional contexts. (This is a special workshop tailored for AIBN HDR students but any UQ HDR is welcome to attend)

Career shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities

26 September 2019 10:00am–12:00pm

in Career planning

Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Communicating in a global environment

27 September 2019 10:00am–12:00pm

in Communication

Build your skills in communicating across a range of cultures and contexts.

Effective time management

30 September 2019 9:00am–10:00am

in Candidature management

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]

Advanced presentation skills - Gatton

30 September 2019 9:00am–1:00pm

in Communication

This interactive session will further develop your presentation skills for impact. You do not need to have attended Intro to Presentation Skills to attend this session.

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Lived Experience: a conversation

Cancelled

19 August 2019 2:00pm–3:30pm

in Candidature management

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.

Writing a literature review

15 August 2019 1:00pm–3:00pm

in Writing skills

Learn practical strategies that will help you tackle your literature review.

[NEW] Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land

9 August 2019 10:00am–11:30am

in Working with others

Research ethics: Animal (Gatton)

8 August 2019 10:00am–11:30am

in Integrity & ethics

HDR candidates using animals in their research require approval from an Animal Ethics Committee (AEC). Find out how to seek approval.

Understanding yourself and others

7 August 2019 10:00am–12:30pm

in Working with others

Learn five key principles to improve self-awareness and your interactions with others.

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship - Herston

6 August 2019 11:00am–12:30pm

in Candidature management

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

Career strategy: Planning for your Future

6 August 2019 10:00am–12:00pm

in Career planning

Craft a career strategy to make the transition from study to employment.

RQ 3 HDR orientation

30 July 2019 1:30pm–4:00pm

in Orientation

Orientation is compulsory for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

New international HDR students: Compulsory information session

30 July 2019 10:30am–12:30pm

in Orientation

Get valuable information to support you as a new international HDR student.

Creating a structured thesis (CaST)

17 July 2019 9:30am–12:30pm

in Your thesis

One of our most popular sessions - a practical guide to designing complex documents, in particular your thesis.

Writing a literature review - Herston

16 July 2019 10:00am–12:00pm

in Writing skills

Learn practical strategies that will help you tackle your literature review.

Advanced presentation skills - PACE/TRI

12 July 2019 9:30am–1:30pm

in Communication

This interactive session will further develop your presentation skills for impact. You do not need to have attended Intro to Presentation Skills to attend this session.

Writing a confirmation document - Gatton

11 July 2019 1:00pm–2:30pm

in Your thesis

Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document.

Mine, Yours, ours : Meeting everyone's needs through assertive communication - TRI

10 July 2019 2:00pm–3:00pm

in Working with others

This workshop provides strategies to think and behave more assertively, set healthy professional boundaries and resolve conflict in professional contexts. Please note that this workshop has been tailored for students based at TRI, however, all HDR students are welcome to attend.

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

9 July 2019 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Candidature management

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

The teaching academic: An introduction

25 June 2019 10:30am–12:30pm

in University teaching

Gain insight into what it means to teach effectively in higher education and how this fits with an academic career.

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship - TRI

24 June 2019 2:00pm–3:00pm

in Candidature management

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.

Strategic networking: How to connect for impact

19 June 2019 1:00pm–3:00pm

in Impact & influence

Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.

The 'imposter' syndrome

17 June 2019 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.

Turbocharge your writing

12 June 2019 1:30pm–4:00pm

in Writing skills

Learn clear and practical strategies that can greatly increase your writing productivity.

The seven secrets of highly successful research students

12 June 2019 9:30am–12:00pm

in Candidature management

Unlock seven key habits to help you through your research degree.

Career strategy (General)

28 May 2019 10:00am–12:00pm

in Career planning

Discover post-HDR career options and consider which is best for you.

Introduction to presentation skills - Gatton

24 May 2019 10:00am–11:30am

in Communication

This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great presentations.

Cohesion, linking and flow in your writing - Herston

21 May 2019 10:00am–11:30am

in Writing skills

Discover strategies and techniques which will help you improve cohesion in your writing and assist your reader to understand the structure of your argument.

Becoming a resilient researcher webinar [online]

16 May 2019 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Working with others

This webinar will teach you key principles to improve self-awareness and your interactions with others.