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As you approach you mid-candidature don't forget to take care if yourself. It is important to take some time away from the lab or library and get some perspective on your studies.  CDF workshops can also help you to see things differently, network with your peers, and learn to understand yourself and others. 

RNA Seq analysis with Galaxy and R (QFAB) - TRI

20 November 2019 9:00am–21 November 2019 5:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
Formerly called "RNA Seq Analysis using Galaxy", this hands-on workshop will introduce the specific skills and applications used in the analysis of RNA-Seq gene expression data. Prior expertise with R and the command line interface is required, equivalent to QFAB's “Introduction to R”. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 31 OCTOBER, NOON.

Academic publishing: Play by the rules

22 November 2019 11:30am–1:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Explore guiding principles of ethical publishing and your rights.
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Shut Up & Write day

28 November 2019 10:00am–3:00pm
 
in Writing skills
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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.
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Understanding quantitative data and performing descriptive analyses (ISSR) - Long Pocket

29 November 2019 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
Learn about quantitative data in order to inform your research design decisions.
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Introduction to longitudinal data analysis (ISSR) - Long Pocket

2 December 2019 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
Learn about longitudinal data analysis.
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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!
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Introduction to Regression modelling (ISSR) - Long Pocket

3 December 2019 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
Learn about regression modelling.
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Introduction to multilevel modelling (ISSR) - Long Pocket

4 December 2019 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
Learn about multilevel modelling.
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Strategic networking: How to connect for impact

4 December 2019 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact & influence
Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.
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[NEW] A winning mindset: Coaching for performance

14 November 2019 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in Working with others
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.

How to get published: An introduction

13 November 2019 11:30am–1:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Gain an insight into the world of scholarly publishing.

Assembly of long-read sequencing (QFAB) - TRI

12 November 2019 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
Recommended for biologists and other life scientists planning to work with long-read (PacBio) next-generation sequencing data for genome assembly. Knowledge of R is essential. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 15 OCTOBER 2019, NOON.

Departing Radically in Academic writing (DRAW): 2 week HDR Writing Summer School (for HASS students)

11 November 2019 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Writing skills
A two week summer writing school hosted by the School of Education called DRAW (Departing Radically in Academic Writing) for HASS students. Program fruns from 11 to 22 November. Submit your EOI now, closes 25 October 2019.

Longitudinal and mixed model analysis in R (QFAB) - TRI

8 November 2019 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
This workshop deasl with longitudinal data and its analysis. Participants MUST know R and be familiar with the concepts of statistical hypothesis testing and regression analysis. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 15 OCTOBER 2019, NOON.

Cohesion, linking and flow in your writing

7 November 2019 10:30am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn strategies to make clear connections between ideas in sections, paragraphs and sentences in your writing.

Exploring and predicting using linear regression in R (QFAB) - TRI

7 November 2019 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
This workshop will provide attendees with a friendly, gentle introduction to the theory behind linear regressions in R. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 15 OCTOBER 2019, NOON.

Strategic scholarly publishing program

4 November 2019 9:00am–8 November 2019 4:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
5 days, 5 workshops: THINK, CHECK, SUBMIT, PROMOTE, TRACK

Qualitative Research - Analysing qualitative data: instances or sequences (Lecture 2)

31 October 2019 2:00pm–3:15pm
 
in Research & analysis
The highly popular lecture series by Professor David Silverman is back! This is the second of two lectures by Professor Silverman regarding how to 'do' research.

Qualitative Research - Establishing credibility (Lecture 1)

31 October 2019 10:00am–11:45am
 
in Research & analysis
The highly popular lecture series by Professor David Silverman is back! This is the first of two lectures by Professor Silverman regarding how to 'do' research.

Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) - Long Pocket

29 October 2019 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
Learn about the common qualitative methods.

Collecting quantitative data (ISSR) - Long Pocket

28 October 2019 1:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
Learn about the common quantitative methods.

Hypothesis testing using R (QFAB) - TRI

25 October 2019 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
This workshop is relevant to any student who wishes to understand how to conduct the analysis by themselves using R. Prior knowledge of R is required. Note that the examples used will be from bioinformatics. REGISTRATION OPENS ON 1 OCTOBER, NOON.

Advanced R: Data preparation, processing and reporting using R (QFAB) - TRI

24 October 2019 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
This hands-on workshop will introduce users of the R software environment to the techniques involved in generating reproducible, dynamic data analyses and reports. Note that the examples will be from bioinformatics. REGISTRATION OPENS ON 1 OCTOBER, NOON.

Overview of Multilevel models (ISSR) - Long Pocket

22 October 2019 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
This primer is an introduction to multilevel modelling; to assist you in making your analytical decisions.

Overview of Longitudinal models (ISSR) - Long Pocket

22 October 2019 9:00am–11:00am
 
in Research & analysis
This primer is an introduction to longitudinal modelling; to assist you in making your analytical decisions.

Overview of Regression modelling (ISSR) - Long Pocket

21 October 2019 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Research & analysis
This primer is an introduction to regression modelling; to assist you in making your analytical decisions.

Idea Hub's Startup Adventures

17 October 2019 9:00am
 
in Entrepreneurship & commercialisation
UQ Startup Adventures now open for registration. Keen on undertaking a four week startup experience in San Francisco in January to February 2020? REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED VIA iDEAHUB'S WEBSITE (link in the description) *** Applications close 17 October ****

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.

Library's Open Access Week

15 October 2019 9:15am–21 October 2019 4:15pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Join us during global Open Access Week, 21-27 October, to consider some of the issues around open access and open data and implications for the university research community.

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.

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.

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.

Communicating in a global environment

27 September 2019 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
Build your skills in communicating across a range of cultures and contexts.

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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