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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. 

Improving writing with data-driven learning

1 July 2018 10:45am–30 September 2018 11:45am
 
in Writing skills
This online course looks at the use of 'big data' to help graduate students with their academic writing. Registration instructions available in session description.
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Strategic scholarly publishing program - HaBS

23 July 2018 1:00pm–27 July 2018 2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Come along to a series of five discipline-specific workshops, one a day for five days.
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Including published works in a thesis

30 July 2018 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Your thesis
This session will cover the policy around including published works in theses.
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Academic publishing: Play by the rules

6 August 2018 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Explore guiding principles of good publishing practice.
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Mine, Yours, Ours – Meeting Everyone’s Needs

7 August 2018 9:00am–11:00am
 
in Working with others
This workshop provides strategies to think and behave more assertively, set healthy professional boundaries and resolve conflict in professional contexts. Registrations open soon.
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Lived Experience: a conversation

16 August 2018 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Resilience is a key requirement of completing a higher degree by research. Listen to the experiences of students who have successfully completed the journey before you.
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Smart, savvy and scholarly: Knowing where to publish

21 August 2018 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Learn how to publish your research in the right place for the most impact.
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Strategic scholarly publishing program - EAIT

27 August 2018 1:00pm–31 August 2018 2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Come along to a series of five discipline-specific workshops, one a day for five days.
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Communicating in a global environment

10 September 2018 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in Communication
Build your skills in communicating across a range of cultures and contexts.
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The 'imposter' syndrome

25 September 2018 9:30am–12:30pm
 
in Candidature management
Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.
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Practical Publishing Part 2: Next steps

18 July 2018 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Part 2 of Practical Publishing Series: Discover secrets to effectively 'selling' your manuscript to an editor.

Practical Publishing Part 1: Getting started

11 July 2018 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Part 1 of 2 part workshop: Discover tools and practical knowledge to help you start the publishing process.

Career Shaping: Identifying Opportunities for Skills Development [online]

5 July 2018 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Career planning
This session will provide participants with strategies to identify skills development opportunities.

Communicating for impact outside academia

3 July 2018 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact & influence
Learn to communicate your research to the broader community.

Career Shaping: Understanding your Skills [online]

27 June 2018 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Career planning
This session will provide participants with an opportunity to identify and explore their existing skills.

Presenting for the 3MT

26 June 2018 9:30am–10:30am
 
in Communication
This one hour session will give provide you with strategies to make the most of your 3MT presentation and give you that competitive edge!

Advanced presentation skills

19 June 2018 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Communication
This interactive session will further develop your presentation skills for impact.

Turbocharge your writing

13 June 2018 1:30pm–4:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn clear and practical strategies that can greatly increase your writing productivity.

HaBS Introduction to Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

13 June 2018 9:30am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Not sure what a postdoc is? Wondering how people get them? Attend this great session and find out!

Research Bazaar Brisbane

6 June 2018 8:30am–8 June 2018 5:30pm
 
in Research & analysis
The Research Bazaar is a worldwide festival promoting the digital literacy emerging at the centre of modern research.

Idea Hub for HDRs: 6 week program

1 June 2018 4:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship & commercialisation
This six week course shows you how to pursue your ideas and tap into your inner entrepreneur. Expressions of interest close 1 June, course dates: 7 June - 12 July.

Build your personal brand

15 May 2018 9:30am–11:30am
 
in Career planning
This workshop provides pragmatic strategies to define your personal and research brand.

Strategic scholarly publishing program - Science

14 May 2018 1:00pm–18 May 2018 2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Come along to a series of five discipline-specific workshops, one a day for five days.

Using strengths to effectively work in teams

10 May 2018 9:30am–12:30pm
 
in Working with others
Learn about your unique strengths and how you can leverage these to work effectively in teams.

Leaders and leadership: The challenge of 'doing' leadership

9 May 2018 1:30pm–3:30pm
 
in Working with others
Learn leadership attributes, approaches, behaviours, and leadership in practice.

Communicating in a global environment

30 April 2018 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in Communication
Build your skills in communicating across a range of cultures and contexts.

Cohesion, linking and flow in your writing - Gatton Campus

27 April 2018 12:30pm–2:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Discover strategies and techniques which will help you improve cohesion in your writing and assist your reader to understand the structure of your argument.

Understanding yourself and others

11 April 2018 9:30am–12:30pm
 
in Working with others
Learn five key principles to improve self-awareness and your interactions with others.

Candidate Development Award information session

26 March 2018 10:30am–11:30am
 
in Career planning
This sessions provides an overview of the CDA and the process of applying.

Strategic networking: How to connect for impact

8 March 2018 9:30am–11:30am
 
in Impact & influence
Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.

Strategic scholarly publishing program - BEL

5 March 2018 1:00pm–9 March 2018 2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Come along to a series of five discipline-specific workshops, one a day for five days.

Applying for academic positions

15 February 2018 9:30am–11:30am
 
in Career planning
This workshop is for HDR candidates who would like to find out more about applying for academic positions within the Australian system.

Curriculum vitae basics for HDRs (Gatton)

14 February 2018 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Career planning
Learn how to prepare a quality CV that highlights skills gained during your HDR.

Career strategy (Gatton)

14 February 2018 9:30am–11:30am
 
in Career planning
Discover post-HDR career options and consider which is best for you.

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.

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