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.

Upcoming sessions
Past sessions

Plotting and programming with Python (QCIF) [webinar]

25 September 2023 9:00am–28 September 2023 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

This software carpentry workshop introduces the building blocks of Python. Please do not sign up for the four half-days (morning) interactive workshop unless you are able to attend all four morning sessions in full. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 25 JULY.

Introduction to systematic reviews [webinar]

26 September 2023 1:00pm–2:30pm

in Writing skills

This workshop covers systematic reviews that can be used in both qualitative and quantitative studies.

Promoting your research impact: Collecting evidence of research engagement [webinar]

5 October 2023 10:00am–11:30am

in Impact and influence

Learn about research metrices and social media impact. Find out how and where you can start making an impact with your research. (Previously known as Making and measuring research impact: an introduction)

Structuring your writing [Webinar]

6 October 2023 10:00am–11:30am

in Writing skills

This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write) Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.

Presenting your research [webinar]

10 October 2023 10:00am–11:30am

in Communication

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).

Research integrity in HDR training (student only session) [St Lucia]

11 October 2023 10:00am–11:30am

in Integrity and ethics

Learn about research integrity policies, advisors' and candidates' main obligations through a discussive, interactive session using real life scenarios. [This workshop differs from the mandatory online Research Integrity module which must still be completed as part of the Confirmation milestone.]

Mindmapping research: Coping with info overload [St Lucia]

16 October 2023 10:00am–1:00pm

in Your thesis

Learn how to manage your research and cope with information overload. [Formerly called Organising your research with concept maps and graphic organisers]

Career strategy (General) [St Lucia]

18 October 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

in Career planning

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

Exploring and predicting using linear regression in SPSS (QCIF) [webinar]

19 October 2023 9:00am–5:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

This hands-on SPSS workshop introduces principles and methods of regression models using SPSS, and how to interpret relationships between variables. It covers basic principles of regression methods through to interpreting the output of statistical analyses. Prior expertise with SPSS is required. Participants are also expected to have a basic familiarity with the concepts of descriptive statistics and elementary statistical hypothesis testing. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS 19 AUGUST AT 12PM

Plotting and programming with Python (QCIF) [webinar]

23 October 2023 9:00am–26 October 2023 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

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Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

21 September 2023 9:00am–1:00pm

in Research design

Learn about analysing qualitative data. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 21 JULY AT NOON.

Containers for Reproducible Computational Environments (QCIF) [webinar]

21 September 2023 9:00am–12:30pm

in Research software and programming

Anyone interested in finding out more about containers and learning how to run research software from containers. Basic experience with Unix or Linux is required. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS ON 21 JULY AT 12PM.

Introduction to NGS platforms and bioinformatics analysis (QCIF) [webinar]

20 September 2023 9:00am–5:00pm

in Bioinformatics and genomics

This hands-on practical workshop is an introduction to next generation sequencing technologies and how they work, providers, common bioinformatics workflows, standardised file types, quality control and an introduction to Galaxy Australia.

Communicating in a global environment [St Lucia]

20 September 2023 9:00am–12:00pm

in Communication

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

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship [webinar]

18 September 2023 10:00am–11:30am

in Candidature management

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

Planning to publish [webinar]

14 September 2023 10:00am–11:30am

in Publishing and authorship

Which journals/publishers are best for your research? (previously known as How to Get Published)

How to navigate an academic career [webinar]

13 September 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

in Career planning

Explore specific ideas, tools and techniques to navigate an academic career.

Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

12 September 2023 9:00am–12:00pm

in Research design

A brief introduction into qualitative data collection. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 12 JULY AT 12PM

R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

11 September 2023 10:00am–11:30am

in Candidature management

R U Ok Day is a national day of action to encourage conversations with those who may be struggling. This workshop will build skills on mental health awareness, ways we can have difficult conversations with each other and ways to access support.

R for reproducible scientific analysis (QCIF) [webinar]

11 September 2023 9:00am–14 September 2023 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

An introduction to R for non-programmers using gapminder data (Combines the former workshops Intro to R and Advanced R). Please do not sign up unless you are able to fully attend all four mornings. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS ON 11 JULY AT NOON.

Strategic scholarly publishing principles [webinar]

7 September 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm

in Publishing and authorship

Learn the principles of publishing your research strategically.

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

7 September 2023 9:00am–12:00pm

in Research design

This course is intended for HDR students who are new to working with quantitative data, or would like to refresh the basics. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 7 JULY AT NOON.

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

5 September 2023 10:00am–11:30am

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.

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

4 September 2023 9:00am–12:00pm

in Research design

Learn about this common method. The session focusses on the considerations of creating a survey. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 4 JULY AT 12PM.

Business of you [Webinar]

22 August 2023 1:00pm–3:00pm

in Entrepreneurship

This interactive workshop will teach you how use digital marketing tools and social media to advance your career. The workshop will give you practical steps on how to how to package and communicate your unique skills, strengths and value proposition.

Effective time management [webinar]

18 August 2023 10:00am–11:30am

in Candidature management

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

Agile project management [St Lucia]

9 August 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

in Entrepreneurship

Plan, execute and deliver projects in a lean way. Lean methodologies create greater value while using fewer resources.

HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [online]

7 August 2023 1:30pm–3:00pm

in eOrientation

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

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

7 August 2023 10:30am–12:30pm

in eOrientation

This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.

R for reproducible scientific analysis (QCIF) [webinar]

7 August 2023 9:00am–10 August 2023 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

Sensitive data management (QCIF) [webinar]

1 August 2023 9:00am–11:30am

in eResearch and data management

This workshop uses practical and discussion-based training to guide researchers about identifying what constitutes sensitive data, the risks of working with sensitive data, and how to appropriately manage those risks. The workshop is particularly relevant for clinical, environmental, and ecological researchers, but is applicable to all fields of research.

Plotting and programming with Python (QCIF) [webinar]

24 July 2023 9:00am–27 July 2023 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

Qualitative Research Evening with David Silverman: Qualitative Research for Social Impact [webinar]

17 July 2023 6:30pm–8:00pm

in Research design

Professor David Silverman discusses how qualitative research can influence policymakers and practitioners in this special evening presentation.

R for reproducible scientific analysis (QCIF) [webinar]

11 July 2023 9:00am–14 July 2023 12:30pm

in Research software and programming

An introduction to R for non-programmers using gapminder data (Combines the former workshops Intro to R and Advanced R). Please do not sign up unless you are able to fully attend all four mornings.

Mine, Yours, Ours – Meeting everyone’s needs through assertive communication [St Lucia]

30 June 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

in Working with others

This workshop provides strategies to think and behave more assertively, set healthy professional boundaries and resolve conflict in professional contexts.