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.

Plotting and programming with Python (QCIF) [webinar]

23 September 2024 9:00am26 September 2024 12:30pm
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.

Design thinking [St Lucia]

24 September 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how to solve complex problems in a creative, user-centric and curious manner.

Introduction to systematic reviews [webinar]

24 September 2024 1:00pm2:30pm
This workshop covers systematic reviews that can be used in both qualitative and quantitative studies.

Pitching and storytelling [St Lucia]

26 September 2024 10:00am12:00pm
This session provides best practice on how to build a pitch deck and how to deliver it compellingly.

Enhancing academic writing with AI: Strategies, opportunities and considerations [webinar]

30 September 2024 10:30am12:00pm
This workshop aims to improve the academic writing skills of Higher Degree by Research students by integrating Generative AI tools like ChatGPT into the writing process, while maintaining academic integrity.

Working with Sensitive Data (QCIF) [webinar]

1 October 2024 9:00am11:30am
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.

NEW! Ethical and Productive Use of Generative AI Tools as an HDR Candidate [Webinar]

1 October 2024 10:30am12:30pm
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

Predicting Binary Outcomes using Logistic Regression (QCIF) [webinar]

3 October 2024 9:00am12:30pm
The course will cover the principles of logistic regression and includes practical sessions getting hands-on experience of logistic regression in R. You will require prior expertise in R and a basic familiarity with statistical hypothesis testing and regression analysis to attend.

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

9 October 2024 10:00am11:30am
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)

Statistical comparisons using SPSS (QCIF) [webinar]

11 October 2024 9:00am5:00pm
This practical workshop will help participants to choose and use the appropriate standard statistical test for their data by introducing key concepts of inferential statistics in SPSS. Participants will learn how to compute and interpret hypothesis tests for popular statistical models such as correlation, contingency tables, chi-square test, t-test and ANOVA. Prior knowledge of SPSS is required.

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R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

12 September 2024 9:30am10:30am
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.

Planning to publish [webinar]

11 September 2024 10:00am11:30am
Which journals/publishers are best for your research? (previously known as How to Get Published)

R for reproducible scientific analysis (QCIF) [webinar]

9 September 2024 9:00am12 September 2024 12:30pm
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.

Strategic scholarly publishing principles [webinar]

5 September 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn the principles of publishing your research strategically.

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

3 September 2024 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.

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

3 September 2024 9:00am5:00pm
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.

Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

27 August 2024 9:00am1:00pm
Learn about analysing qualitative data.

Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

26 August 2024 9:00am12:00pm
A brief introduction into qualitative data collection.

HDR Orientation Welcome Event (St Lucia)

21 August 2024 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.

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

20 August 2024 11:00am12:30pm
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Plotting and programming with Python (QCIF) [webinar]

19 August 2024 9:00am22 August 2024 12:30pm
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.

Effective time management [webinar]

12 August 2024 10:00am11:30am
Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree.

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.

Introduction to SPSS (QCIF) [webinar]

2 August 2024 9:00am5:00pm
This workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to the widely-used SPSS statistical analysis package. Participants will learn how to import, manage and transform datasets, and how to summarise and present data. The workshop will also include a basic introduction to statistical testing using SPSS.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [Herston]

15 July 2024 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);

Single-cell RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (QCIF) [webinar]

4 July 2024 9:00am5:00pm
This hands-on workshop will cover the basics of single-cell RNA-Seq analysis, using the Galaxy platform. Starting from a table of gene counts we will evaluate, filter, annotate and visualise the data. We will also cover clustering, cell type identification and differential expression. No prior experience with Galaxy required.

Career shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities [St Lucia]

1 July 2024 10:00am12:30pm
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Assertiveness: Finding Your Voice (strengthening how you communicate) [St Lucia]

24 June 2024 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop provides strategies to think and behave more assertively, set healthy professional boundaries and resolve conflict in professional contexts.

Mental Health First Aid [St Lucia]

17 June 2024 9:00am18 June 2024 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 12 June 9am.

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

13 June 2024 11:00am12:00pm
This workshop focuses on improving tutoring skills through case studies, understanding hybrid tutoring, and strategizing for success.

The 'imposter' syndrome [webinar]

6 June 2024 1:00pm4:00pm
Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

30 May 2024 12:00pm1:00pm
Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond.

NEW! Editing educational media in Adobe Premiere Workshop [webinar]

29 May 2024 11:00am12:00pm
This hands-on course will help you bring your teaching videos to life through efficient post-production.

NEW! PadletUQ [webinar]

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

Publishing your research: Writing and submitting [webinar]

21 May 2024 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.

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