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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:

Academic writing course (8 weeks) [Webinar]

9 August 2023 1:30pm–4 October 2023 4:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks. Sessions run from 9 August to 4 October. Application closes on 16 July, 11.59 pm.

Networking Breakfast: Career Strategy: From HDR to beyond

25 September 2023 8:00am–10:30am
 
in Career planning
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.

Leaders and leadership: The challenge of 'doing' leadership [webinar]

4 October 2023 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Working with others
This workshop will give you insights into what leadership means in the 21st century and the challenges of being a leader.  It will give you an opportunity to reflect on your own potential to lead and make a difference in the workplace.
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Structuring your writing [Webinar]

6 October 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write) Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.
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Presenting your research [webinar]

10 October 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Communication
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).
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Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism [St Lucia]

23 October 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
This workshop will dispel the common myth that perfectionism is a good thing that is a characteristic of high achievers, and use a cognitive behavioural approach to overcoming perfectionist behaviours and thought processes.
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Using strengths to effectively work in teams [St Lucia]

24 October 2023 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Working with others
Learn about your unique strengths and how you can leverage these to work effectively in teams. REGISTRATION CLOSES 15 OCTOBER
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Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

25 October 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Communication
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.
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Refining your writing [webinar]

27 October 2023 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing. (formerly called Writing to meet your readers' expectations as well as Cohesion, Linking, and Flow in your Writing). Consider attending Structuring Your Writing before attending this workshop.
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Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [Gatton]

7 November 2023 9:30am–1:30pm
 
in Communication
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);

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Communicating in a global environment [St Lucia]

20 September 2023 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
Build your skills in communicating across a range of cultures and contexts.

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

18 September 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Research impact: Planning for optimal impact and engagement [St Lucia]

15 September 2023 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Impact and influence
Deepen your understanding of research impact and developing an action plan for achieving impact. Formulate your action plan for maximising research impact.

R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

11 September 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
R U Ok Day is a national day of action to encourage conversations with those who may be struggling. This workshop will build skills on mental health awareness, ways we can have difficult conversations with each other and ways to access support.

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

5 September 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Working with others
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.

NEW! Communicating quantitative research and visual information effectively [webinar]

1 September 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Communication
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.

Effective time management [webinar]

18 August 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree.

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

24 July 2023 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Impact and influence
Develop a scholarly appreciation of public policy and identify how it impacts your research.

Mine, Yours, Ours – Meeting everyone’s needs through assertive communication [St Lucia]

30 June 2023 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Working with others
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]

19 June 2023 9:00am–20 June 2023 4:30pm
 
in Candidature management
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 14 June at 12pm.

The 'imposter' syndrome [webinar]

8 June 2023 1:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

The seven secrets of highly successful research students [online]

15 May 2023 9:00am–24 July 2023 5:00pm
 
in Candidature management
This 10 week online program from 15 May to 24 July looks at seven key strategies that help research higher degree students finish on time and enjoy the process more. REGISTRATION CLOSES 8 MAY AT NOON.

Writing a confirmation document [St Lucia]

4 May 2023 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Your thesis
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document.

Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

2 May 2023 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond.

Turbocharge your writing [online]

2 May 2023 9:00am–24 July 2023 5:00pm
 
in Writing skills
This program establishes good writing routines and habits by delivering content over a 12 week period from 2 May to 24 July. REGISTRATION CLOSES 25 April AT NOON.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [webinar]

19 April 2023 9:30am–1:30pm
 
in Communication
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)

Presenting for the 3MT [St Lucia]

3 April 2023 10:30am–11:30am
 
in Communication
How do you present effectively for the 3MT

Resilient researcher: Resilience when remote [Webinar]

7 February 2023 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.

Resilient researcher: Understanding yourself and others [webinar]

24 January 2023 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Working with others
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]

23 January 2023 9:30am–1:30pm
 
in Communication
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).

Networking Breakfast: HDR Placements Showcase

20 June 2022 8:00am–10:30am
 
in Impact and influence
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.

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