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

What DO examiners really want? [Webinar]

21 October 2026 1:00pm3:30pm
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare?

A winning mindset: Coaching for performance [webinar]

22 October 2026 10:00am12:30pm
Our mindset is the foundation for success in life and careers. Learn to develop a winning mindset and practice coaching which is an essential workplace skill.

Data visualisation and digital tools for effective scientific communication [webinar]

26 October 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Learn practical principles for transforming complex research data into clear, publication-ready visual outputs.

Metagenomics Using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

4 November 2026 9:00am5 November 2026 5:00pm
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces metagenomic analysis using MOTHUR in Galaxy. Registration closes 9am, 11 June.

Three Ss of Resilience [St Lucia]

10 November 2026 10:30am12:00pm
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. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus.

Lighting the Spark: Entrepreneurial Pathways to leverage your research [St Lucia]

11 November 2026 10:00am12 November 2026 12:00pm
Find out how to generate workable ideas from your research and turn them into business opportunities. Be an idea pioneer! This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Publishing Qualitative Research in Top Journals: Lecture + Q&A with Professor David Silverman [webinar]

16 November 2026 2:00pm3:30pm
Learn how to navigate “publish or perish” by choosing the right journals, avoiding common pitfalls, and improving your chances of publishing in top-ranked journals.

Creating career opportunities [St Lucia]

19 November 2026 11:00am12:30pm
Discover how to tap into the hidden job market, connect with employers, and plan your next career steps after your research degree.

Building a positive work future [St Lucia]

19 November 2026 1:30pm3:00pm
Understand your work values and identify career pathways that align with your strengths and motivations.

Using strengths to effectively work in teams [webinar]

23 November 2026 10:00am1:30pm
Learn about your unique strengths and how you can leverage these to work effectively in teams. REGISTRATION CLOSES 11 November and includes a catered break.

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