The Graduate School presents three highly recommended workshops for RHD candidates. Go to the registration site to book your attendance.
The 7 Secrets of Highly Successful RHDs
Monday 13 July (9.30am - 12.00pm)
VENUE: Forgan-Smith buidling (1), Room E109 (Map reference: http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/index.html?menu=1&id=27)
What do research higher degree (RHD) students do to finish on time, to overcome isolation, doubt and writer’s block, and to enjoy the process? And just as importantly what do they do in order to spend guilt-free time with their family and friends and perhaps even have holidays? If this sounds appealing, then this session will be of particular use to you.
This workshop describes the key habits that our research and experience with thousands of studnets shows will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete your RHD. Just as importantly, these habits can greatly reduce the stress and increase the pleasure involved in completing a RHD. The workshop helps you to understand how to increase your effectiveness and outcomes in the following key areas:
* how you deal with your supervisor
* how you structure your study time
* your attitude (or lack thereof!) in relation to your research
* dealing with writer’s block or having difficulty writing
* getting the help you need when you are stuck
* juggling multiple commitments and never having enough time
* keeping on going when the going gets tough
Turbocharge your Writing
Tuesday 14 July (9.30am - 12.30pm)
VENUE: Forgan-Smith buidling (1), Room E109 (Please note change to larger venue) (Map reference: http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/index.html?menu=1&id=27)
Would you like to know the secret to high output, low stress scholarly writing? In academia it is often assumed that writing comes naturally. However, an overwhelming body of research shows that there are very clear and practical strategies that can greatly increase your writing productivity.
This workshop will help you to understand:
* why it's hard to get started
* how we deliberately use distractions to slow down writing
* the principles of quick starting
* how to deal with destructive internal beliefs
* how to set a writing plan and stick to it
* how to set achievable goals by writing in a silo
* how to greatly increase the number of actual words you produce
* how to clarify your thinking, and improve the quality of your work
Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations
Wednesday 15 July (10.00am - 12.00pm)
VENUE: Parnell buidling (7), Room 222 (Map reference: http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/index.html?menu=1&id=6)
CAPA President, Nigel Palmer will discuss the activities and successes of the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations:
- as the peak body representing the interests of postgraduate students, including RHDs;
- championing improvements to scholarship condititions to government;
- advising Deans and Directors of Graduate Studies on postgraduate student issues;
- how CAPA can assist RHDs to build student associations and greater representation at UQ