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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UniQuest commercialisation workshop (2 days)

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

in Entrepreneurship & commercialisation

The free, two-day UniQuest Research Commercialisation Workshop focuses on intellectual property management and industry engagement and is specifically tailored for UQ management and researchers. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED VIA UNIQUEST'S WEBSITE (link in the description)

Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism - TRI

24 July 2019 2:00pm–3:00pm

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.
Please note that this workshop has been tailored for students based at TRI, however, all HDR students are welcome to attend.

Research integrity in practice

25 July 2019 10:00am–12:30pm

in Integrity & ethics

We are all at risk of unethical behavior. Learn how to identify rationalizations and blind spots and good practices of research to adopt. A light lunch will be provided.

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

29 July 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 1 JULY, 12 NOON

Genome assembly using Galaxy (QFAB) - TRI

30 July 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 1 JULY, NOON.

RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (QFAB) - TRI

31 July 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 1 JULY, NOON.

Variant detection using Galaxy (QFAB) - TRI

1 August 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 1 JULY, NOON.

Mine, Yours, Ours – Meeting everyone’s needs through assertive communication

5 August 2019 10:00am–1:00pm

in Working with others

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

Graduate Teaching Associate Program (GTA) (5 months)

5 August 2019 2:00pm

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.

The Three S's of Resilience: Staying well through your HDR studies and beyond

7 August 2019 2:00pm–3:00pm

in Working with others

This workshop will help student with strategies to improve their resilience, so they are better able to manage the stresses and strains that they encounter, both during their candidature and in their future professional life.
Please note that this workshop has been tailored for students based at TRI, however, all HDR students are welcome to attend.

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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.

Advanced presentation skills - PACE/TRI

12 July 2019 9:30am–1:30pm

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.

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.

20 rules of the game to help you successfully complete your PhD (Webinar by Digital Health CRC)

9 July 2019 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Candidature management

In this webinar, Professor Niamh Brennan will discuss her top 20 PhD rules to help students successfully navigate this challenge.

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)

Research, Policy and Practice: Connecting for Change

27 June 2019 10:00am–12:00pm

in Impact & influence

This seminar is designed for research candidates who are interested in the way research can inform policy and how researchers can connect their research with policy and program development.

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.

Academic publishing: Play by the rules

3 June 2019 10:00am–12:00pm

in Publishing and authorship

Explore guiding principles of good publishing practice.

Applying for academic positions

29 May 2019 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.

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.

Presenting for the 3MT

10 May 2019 10:30am–11:30am

in Communication

How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Graduate Digital Research Fellowship - Expression of interest

7 May 2019 3:00pm–15 June 2019 4:00pm

in Research & analysis

This year-long program is designed to prepare research students for academic or non-academic careers in digital scholarship.

Editing and proof reading your thesis

24 April 2019 1:00pm–2:30pm

in Your thesis

This practical workshop focuses on proofreading tips and editing strategies.

3MT information session

10 April 2019 2:00pm–3:00pm

in Communication

Learn about the 3MT competition and all the benefits of competing.

Communicating your research in the media

19 February 2019 9:30am–12:30pm

in Communication

Learn to present your research effectively through the media.

edX's R and Python workshops (Online)

1 January 2019 9:00am

in Research & analysis

Beginners to advanced level online courses are available from our MOOC platform, edX (which we partner with well-known institutions all around the world). A large variety of offerings are available throughout the year in self-paced or paced modes. Clicking on the Register link will bring you to a search of available R courses.