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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.

Writing a literature review [webinar]

15 November 2022 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
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. This session is also available as a dual mode in Gatton. Please ensure you are registered in the correct session in order to receive the correct notifications.
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Research ethics: Human [Webinar]

16 November 2022 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Integrity and ethics
HDR candidates using humans in their research require ethics approval prior to collecting any data. Find out how to seek approval.
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Research ethics : Animal [webinar]

16 November 2022 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Integrity and ethics
At UQ, animals are used for various scientific purposes in both research and teaching, including; laboratory research, teaching, veterinary science, companion and production animal settings, and in the wild (be it terrestrial or marine).
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Advanced literature searching [webinar]

17 November 2022 10:00am–11:00am
 
in eResearch and data management
Learn how to use and navigate the UQ Library search engine. Learn strategies to find and identify what you’re looking for, and like a skilled investigator, identify and track down promising additional material. This session is targeted at new HDR students who have little experience with Library searching.
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Three Ss of Resilience [St Lucia]

21 November 2022 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Candidature management
Learn strategies to improve resilience in order to better manage the stresses and strains of life, both during the candidature and in your future professional life.
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Career strategy: Planning for your Future [Webinar]

22 November 2022 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.
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R U OK [Special] - HDR well-being [Gatton]

23 November 2022 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
R U Ok is a call to 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.
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Writing a confirmation document [webinar]

23 November 2022 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Your thesis
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document. This session is available in-person too. Ensure that you're registered for the correct mode in order to receive the correct notifications.
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Writing a confirmation document [Gatton]

23 November 2022 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Your thesis
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document. This workshop is also available as a webinar. Please ensure that you are correctly registered in your chosen mode to receive the relevant workshop notifications.
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Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [St Lucia]

17 January 2022 9:30am–1:30pm
 
in Communication
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).

Writing to meet your readers' expectations - Gatton

2 June 2021 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Writing skills
What does it mean to identify and write for your audience? (formerly called Cohesion, Linking, and Flow in your Writing). Consider attending Planning to Write before attending this workshop.

Three Ss of Resilience - Gatton

1 June 2021 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Candidature management
Learn strategies to improve resilience in order to better manage the stresses and strains of life, both during the candidature and in your future professional life.

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

16 April 2021 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

HASS Research: Creative approaches to research problems

12 April 2021 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in eResearch and data management

Keep calm and carry on: Dealing with uncertainty in the COVID era [special webinar]

7 October 2020 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Continuing the special series of webinars in response to COVID, this highly interactive session will explore the uncertainty and the impact that COVID is having on our mental fortitude, and understand the longer term consequences of being in a constant state of anxiety and stress, such as depression.

Maintaining well-being while working from home [webinar special]

8 June 2020 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Feeling anxious and unsettled as you rush about trying to balance your study, work and homelife while stuck working from home? Join this interactive forum to understand your anxiety and learn how coping tips.

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