Transferable skills are probably the least understood of the three skills addressed in the Career Development Framework. Transferable skills are most simply described as a set of general skills that are important across a range of environments and workplaces.  Transferable skills are highly valued by employers because they can be applied in so many different ways across so many different situations: they are not discipline specific nor are they specific to any one profession. They include such things as communication, problem solving and teamwork. Being able to identify and develop your transferable skills is one of the most important steps in preparing for a successful career.

Categories that focus on the development of transferable skills include:

Turbocharge your writing [online]

7 May 2024 9:00am29 July 2024 5:00pm
This program establishes good writing routines and habits by delivering content over a 12 week period from 7 May to 29 July. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 April 9AM

Presenting your research [webinar]

2 August 2024 10:00am11:30am
This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great research presentations. Learn how to craft a message that targets your audience. (Formerly known as Introduction to Presentation Skills as well as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

Academic writing course (8 weeks) [online]

8 August 2024 1:30pm26 September 2024 4:30pm
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is online. Sessions run from 8 August to 26 September. Application close 14 July , 11:59pm

Effective time management [webinar]

12 August 2024 10:00am11:30am
Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree.

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship [webinar]

20 August 2024 11:00am12:30pm
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Writing a confirmation document [Webinar]

27 August 2024 10:00am11:30am
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document.

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

3 September 2024 10:00am11:30am
This workshop explores common challenges for international students, such as the experience of homesickness and culture shock, as well as the differences in the Australian workplace and academic cultures.

Writing a literature review [webinar]

4 September 2024 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your lit review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research.

Writing a literature review [Gatton]

4 September 2024 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your lit review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research.

Communicating quantitative research and visual information effectively [webinar]

6 September 2024 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to make your data, statistics, graphs and images more impactful and memorable by learning how to make them more reader/audience-friendly. Case studies from both written work and oral presentations will be used to illustrate common problems and more effective solutions.

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Refining your writing [Dutton Park]

25 July 2024 2:00pm3:30pm
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.

Policy 101: Understanding public policy and its making [St Lucia]

22 July 2024 10:30am12:30pm
Develop a scholarly appreciation of public policy and identify how it impacts your research.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [Herston]

15 July 2024 9:30am1:30pm
This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, presenting at conferences, or participating in competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills);

Assertiveness: Finding Your Voice (strengthening how you communicate) [St Lucia]

24 June 2024 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop provides strategies to think and behave more assertively, set healthy professional boundaries and resolve conflict in professional contexts.

Mental Health First Aid [St Lucia]

17 June 2024 9:00am18 June 2024 4:30pm
Want to gain the mental health first aid skills to help yourself and others in mental distress? Want to gain the MHFA accreditation that you can put on your CV? Join our 2 full-day MHFA accreditation training offered to HDR students at no cost to you! Please do NOT sign up unless you can commit to attending both days in full. Registration closes 12 June 9am.

The 'imposter' syndrome [webinar]

6 June 2024 1:00pm4:00pm
Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

30 May 2024 12:00pm1:00pm
Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond.

Presenting for the 3MT [St Lucia]

14 May 2024 10:30am12:00pm
How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

The seven secrets of highly successful research students [online]

13 May 2024 9:00am22 July 2024 5:00pm
This 10 week online program from 13 May to 22 July looks at seven key strategies that help research higher degree students finish on time and enjoy the process more. REGISTRATION CLOSES 6 MAY 9AM

Resilient researcher: Resilience when remote [Webinar]

23 April 2024 12:00pm1:00pm
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.

Resilient researcher: Understanding yourself and others [webinar]

22 April 2024 12:00pm1:30pm
Your IQ is high. But what about your EQ? The ability to understand ourselves and others is central to career and personal success.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [St Lucia]

4 April 2024 9:30am1:30pm
This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, participating in conferences or competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills).

Academic writing course face to face (8 weeks) [St Lucia]

3 April 2024 1:30pm22 May 2024 4:30pm
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is face to face. Sessions run from 3 April to 22 May. Application closes on 12 March, 11.59 pm.

Presenting your research [TRI/PACE]

14 March 2024 2:00pm3:30pm
This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great research presentations. Learn how to craft a message that targets your audience.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [webinar]

11 March 2024 9:30am1:30pm
This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, presenting at conferences, or participating in competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills)

Writing a literature review [Herston]

21 November 2023 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your lit review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research. This session is also available as a webinar. Please ensure that you're signed up for the correct session in order to receive the correct notifications.

Networking Breakfast: Career Strategy: From HDR to beyond

25 September 2023 8:00am10:30am
The theme of this networking breakfast is Career Strategy: From HDR to beyond. This networking breakfast will help you to reflect on your career options – whether they be in industry, government, non-profit organisations or universities – and to identify useful strategies to get you to your desired career destination.

Networking Breakfast: HDR Placements Showcase

20 June 2022 8:00am10:30am
The theme of this networking breakfast is Placements. Listen to our industry and student panels discuss their expectations and experiences of placements. Places are highly limited. Apply now! Applications close 3 June 12pm.