Late Stage - Graduate School Career Development Framework

Now that you are close to completion and deadlines are approaching it is easy to forget that there is life after submission. During the late stage of your candidature it is a good idea to consider how you will manage the gap between your thesis submission and conferral, and determine what opportunities this time provides to prepare for life after conferral

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Ventures' Social Enterprise Explorers

13 August 2020 12:00pm

in Entrepreneurship

A 6-week program from 13 August. Designed to create a space for UQ students from all faculties to come together and create projects that will have a positive social and environmental impact. Applications open! Closes 5 August at 5pm.

Ventures' LeadHers

13 August 2020 4:00pm

in Entrepreneurship

Join the confidence-building incubator for women across all disciplines who are or want to become managers, entrepreneurs, researchers or academics. All female-identifying students, staff and alumni are welcome to apply. 6 weeks from 13 August. Applications open now! Closes 5th August at 5pm.

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

20 August 2020 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research software and programming

This highly interactive online workshop will provide attendees with a friendly, gentle introduction to the theory behind linear regressions in R. Prior experience with R and the RStudio interface is required, as well as familiarity with the concepts of descriptive statistics and elementary statistical hypothesis testing. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 20 JULY at NOON.

Video abstracts: An introduction [webinar]

20 August 2020 10:00am–12:00pm

in Publishing and authorship

What are video abstracts and how can they help you?

Graduate Teaching Associate Program (GTA) (5 months)

31 August 2020 9:00am–5:00pm

in University teaching

The program is now open for Semester 2. Read more on the GTA website or use the Register button to complete the Application form to express your interest now. Applications close 5pm, 7 August.

Academic publishing: Play by the rules [webinar]

31 August 2020 10:00am–11:30am

in Publishing and authorship

Explore guiding principles of ethical publishing and your rights.

Introduction to NGS platforms and bioinformatics analysis (QCIF)

8 September 2020 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. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 8 AUGUST AT 12 NOON.

Three Ss of Resilience [webinar]

11 September 2020 10:00am–11:30am

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.

Clinical data capture and management with REDcap (QCIF) [webinar]

18 September 2020 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research software and programming

This workshop provides an introduction to REDCap for the development and management of registries and surveys through hands on exercises. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 18 AUGUST at NOON.

Longitudinal and mixed model analysis in R (QCIF) [webinar]

22 September 2020 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research software and programming

This interactive online workshop deals with longitudinal data and its analysis. Participants MUST know R and be familiar with the concepts of statistical hypothesis testing and regression analysis. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED WILL OPEN ON 22 AUG at NOON.

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Ventures' Idea Hub Unlimited

11 August 2020 4:00pm

in Entrepreneurship

A 6-week program from 11 August. Level up. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to think and act like an entrepreneur. Applications open! Closes 5 August at 5pm.

Metagenomics Using Galaxy (QCIF) [webinar]

11 August 2020 9:00am–5:00pm

in Bioinformatics and genomics

This workshop will cover the concepts of 16S bacterial metagenomics analysis. REGISTRATION OPENS ON 11 JULY, NOON.

Ventures' Startup Academy

10 August 2020 3:00pm

in Entrepreneurship

An 5-week program from 10 August designed to help you develop a sustainable business idea in an interactive learning space. Applications open! Closes 5 August at 5pm.

Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [webinar]

6 August 2020 10:00am–12:00pm

in Publishing and authorship

Examine how you should correctly incorporate and attribute copyrighted material in your thesis and publications.

[NEW] Policy 101: Understanding public policy and its making [webinar]

29 July 2020 10:00am–12:00pm

in Impact and influence

Develop a scholarly appreciation of public policy and identify how it impacts your research.

Finish that thesis! (Pilot)

22 July 2020 8:30am–24 July 2020 4:30pm

in Your thesis

Thesis deadline looming but can’t seem to find the time or motivation? Join us for an intensive 3-day advance (not a retreat!) towards writing 20,000 words for your thesis or set your own ambitious writing goals! EOI IS REQUIRED and closes 12 July at 5pm.

Scientific career paths: Put your best foot forward [webinar special]

1 July 2020 11:00am–12:30pm

in Career planning

Are you a soon-to-be Science or Medicine HDR graduate who is exploring your possible career outcomes? Want to gain an insight into the Science industry? Want to learn how to create opportunities and get your foot in the door?

Working in the 3rd Space: non-academic university careers [webinar]

30 June 2020 10:00am–12:00pm

in Career planning

Learn what is meant by 'the third space' and how this space might be right for your career.

The 'imposter' syndrome [webinar]

17 June 2020 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.

Genome assembly using Galaxy (QCIF)

9 June 2020 9:00am–5:00pm

in Bioinformatics and genomics

For biologists and bioinformaticians interested in genome sequencing and the assembly process, particularly for bacteria. No prior bioinformatics knowledge is required. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 8 MAY, NOON.

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.

Career shaping: Resume and selection criteria [webinar]

4 June 2020 10:00am–11:30am

in Career planning

Write a great resume tailored to your audience and learn how to respond to selection criteria.

Mastering the art of paying attention [webinar]

19 May 2020 10:00am–12:00pm

in Candidature management

Discover simple tools and techniques to stay focused and overcome distractions.

Ventures Autumn Unlimited [online]

22 April 2020 5:00pm

in Entrepreneurship

Learn the agile tools needed to think, act and innovate like an entrepreneur with the six-week program from 22 April to 27 May. Registrations close 15 April.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

7 April 2020 10:00am–11:00am

in Communication

How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Getting Research Into Policy and Practice

7 April 2020 9:00am–2:30pm

in Impact and influence

A one day workshop on the research-policy nexus presented by researchers and policy makers by Centre for Policy Futures.

Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

19 March 2020 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Candidature management

Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond. Closing date for registrations is 11 March 2020, noon.

Career shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities

13 February 2020 10:00am–12:30pm

in Career planning

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

What do examiners want? [Webinar]

12 February 2020 1:00pm–3:00pm

in Your thesis

What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare? Closing date for registration is 6 February 2020, noon.

Build your personal brand

12 February 2020 10:00am–12:00pm

in Career planning

This workshop provides pragmatic strategies to define your personal and research brand.

Using strengths to effectively work in teams

30 January 2020 10:00am–1:00pm

in Working with others

Learn about your unique strengths and how you can leverage these to work effectively in teams.

Applying for academic positions

21 January 2020 10:00am–12:00pm

in University teaching

Thinking about a career in academia but don't know where to start? This workshop is for HDR candidates who would like to find out more about applying for academic positions within the Australian system.

Ventures' ilab Accelerator

9 January 2020 12:15pm–1:15pm

in Entrepreneurship

This program runs for 7 months from January to July each year. Applications for 2020 are now closed.

Publishing 101 with Wiley

2 December 2019 9:30am–11:30am

in Publishing and authorship

What are the basics of publishing? Learn from the straight from the publishers themselves!

Resilient researcher: Resilience while remote [Webinar] - DATE CHANGE

28 November 2019 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Candidature management

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.