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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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Cohesion, linking and flow in your writing

7 November 2019 10:30am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
This introductory workshop examines some strategies which should help you to make clear connections between ideas in sections, paragraphs and sentences in your writing. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN APPROXIMATELY 6-8 WEEKS BEFOREHAND.

NEW Resilient researcher: Resilience while remote (webinar)

15 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.
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What do examiners want?

20 November 2019 1:30pm–3:30pm
 
in Your thesis
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare? REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN APPROXIMATELY 6-8 WEEKS BEFOREHAND.

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Library's R and Python workshops

1 January 2019 12:30am
 
in Research & analysis
The Library (formerly the Centre for Digital Scholarships) runs regular workshops across the year.

Library's Research Data Management best practice sessions

1 January 2019 12:30am
 
in Research & analysis
The Library runs several data management sessions including on UQRDM across the year.

Getting Research Into Policy and Practice

3 December 2018 9:00am–4 December 2018 2:00pm
 
in Impact & influence
A two day workshop on the research-policy nexus presented by researchers and policy makers. Workshops conclude with a networking lunch.

Managing the gap [online webinar]

1 November 2018 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Manage your time between thesis submission and conferral proactively.
Publishing

Open Access Week 2018 - UQ Library

22 October 2018 10:00am–26 October 2018 1:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
ORCiD, Compliance, Grants, Peer Review, Overleaf, CHORUS & more!

Springer Nature: The importance of publishing for your research career

27 September 2018 1:00pm–2:15pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Hear Dr Jeffrey Robens from Springer Nature discuss the importance of publishing.

Wiley UniDay

12 September 2018 10:30am–1:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
This 2-hour event will bring together editors of prominent journals, publishing experts and research publishing professionals.

5 Rules of Grant Club

4 September 2018 1:00pm
 
in Impact & influence
There are no places remaining for this event.

Metrics for grant writing

18 December 2017 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact & influence
This course will enable participants to identify key metrics that will strengthen your grant proposals.

Strategic scholarly publishing program - Promote & track

15 December 2017 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Impact & influence
Learn how to track your achievements and show them to full advantage.

Metrics for grant writing

13 December 2017 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Impact & influence
This course will enable participants to identify key metrics that will strengthen your grant proposals.

Metrics for grant writing

12 December 2017 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact & influence
This course will enable participants to identify key metrics that will strengthen your grant proposals.

Elsevier: Introduction to journal publishing & Open Access

25 October 2017 2:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Gain an understanding of journal publishing and Open Access.

ilab UQ's MentorBlaze

12 September 2017 3:30pm–7:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship & commercialisation
Imagine speaking to up 4 mentors and networking with over 30 of Brisbane's leading startup mentors - all in one place - all in one high energy 2-hour session.

Career strategy networking event

1 January 2017 8:00am–10:30am
 
in Career planning
Implement your networking skills with representatives from industry.

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