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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NGS - How data generation impacts bioinformatics (QFAB) - TRI

23 September 2019 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research & analysis

Recommended for biologists, other life scientists and computer scientists planning to work with next-generation sequencing data. REGISTRATION OPENS ON 30 AUGUST, 12 NOON

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)

Genome assembly using Galaxy (QFAB) - TRI

24 September 2019 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research & analysis

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 30 AUGUST, NOON.

RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (QFAB) - TRI

25 September 2019 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research & analysis

Recommended for biologists and other life scientists planning to work with RNA-Seq data for differential gene expression. No prior bioinformatics knowledge is required. REGISTRATION OPENS ON 30 AUGUST, NOON.

Variant detection using Galaxy (QFAB) - TRI

26 September 2019 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research & analysis

For biologists and other life scientists planning to work with next-generation sequencing data for small variant detection. REGISTRATION OPENS ON 30 AUGUST, NOON.

Metagenomics Using Galaxy (QFAB) - TRI

27 September 2019 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research & analysis

For biologists and other life scientists planning to work with next-generation sequencing data from 16S metagenomic samples. REGISTRATION OPENS ON 30 AUGUST, NOON.

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.

Library's Software Carpentry with R

30 September 2019 9:00am–1 October 2019 4:30pm

in Research & analysis

Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation.

Applying for academic positions - Gatton

9 October 2019 9:30am–11:30am

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.

Lighting the Spark: Entrepreneurial Pathways to leverage your research

16 October 2019 10:00am–11:30am

in Entrepreneurship & commercialisation

"The act of undertaking a doctorate is a good training ground for the development of enterprise." Learn about what it means to be an entrepreneur.

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An introduction to social science methods to address big social questions

20 September 2019 2:00pm–3:30pm

in Research & analysis

Run by ISSR, it will overview social science methods and provide a snapshot of various methods. Part of UQ Research Week - Capabilities Showcase.

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]

Shut Up & Write day

23 August 2019 10:00am–3:00pm

in Writing skills

Matching your potential with employment possibilities

21 August 2019 10:00am–12:00pm

in Career planning

Genome assembly using command line (QFAB)

20 August 2019 9:00am–21 August 2019 5:00pm

in Research & analysis

Lived Experience: a conversation

Cancelled

19 August 2019 2:00pm–3:30pm

in Candidature management

UQ Weekend of Startups

16 August 2019 9:00am–18 August 2019 5:00pm

in Entrepreneurship & commercialisation

Writing for The Conversation: What UQ staff and HDR students should know before pitching a new article

7 August 2019 1:30pm–3:00pm

in Publishing and authorship

Research integrity in practice

25 July 2019 10:00am–12:30pm

in Integrity & ethics

UniQuest commercialisation workshop (2 days)

23 July 2019 8:00am–24 July 2019 5:00pm

in Entrepreneurship & commercialisation

Candidate Development Award (CDA) Information Session

17 July 2019 10:00am–12:00pm

in Candidature management

This sessions provides an overview of the CDA and the process of applying.

Clinical data capture and management with REDcap (QFAB) - Herston

16 July 2019 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research & analysis

For clinical, translational and health service researchers, health service managers, research managers and others wanting to learn about the capabilities of REDCap - a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases. No prior experience with REDCap is necessary.

Graduate Teaching Associate Program (GTA) (5 months)

12 July 2019 2:00pm–26 July 2019 5:00pm

in University teaching

The program provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to build a successful teaching career in higher education. Read more on the GTA website or use the Register button to complete the Application form to express your interest Applications close 5pm, 26 July.

Advanced presentation skills - PACE/TRI

12 July 2019 9:30am–1:30pm

in Communication

Editing and proof reading your thesis - Gatton

11 July 2019 10:00am–11:30am

in Your thesis

This practical workshop focuses on proofreading tips and editing strategies.

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.

CV Essentials for HDRs

3 July 2019 10:00am–12:00pm

in Career planning

Interactive workshop to give you skills to prepare and maintain an outstanding CV. (previously known as Preparing your CV)

HaBS Introduction to Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

13 June 2019 1:30pm–4:00pm

in Career planning

Not sure what a postdoc is? Wondering how people get them? Attend this great session and find out! Registrations close Monday 10 June.

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

5 June 2019 10:30am–12:30pm

in Career planning

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

Digital Researcher Showcase: Keynote

21 May 2019 2:00pm–4:00pm

in Research & analysis

Listen to the keynote speech by Professor Bronwyn Harch, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) as part of the Digital Researcher Showcase. See Registration link to register.