Mr Keith Webster, University Librarian and Director of Learning Services

and

John Wilbanks, Vice President Science Commons (http://sciencecommons.org/)

Make Your Mark in the e-Research World: A Seminar for Researchers and Postgraduates includes two presentations:

Increase your Impact: Open Access Tools and Your Research Data and Publishing in Today’s Environment 

When: 10.30am-12.30pm Monday 22nd

Where: Library Conference Room, Duhig Building, St Lucia

Prof. Alan Lawson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Research Training

and

Dr Margaret Kiley, Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University

Managing your supervisor: Seminar for Research Higher Degree candidates about recent research in the area of supervision of research.

When: 12.30-1.30pm Tuesday 23rd

Where: Library Conference Room, Duhig Building, St Lucia

Additional handouts from presentation: Ideal Supervisor and Supervisory Roles

The Three Minute Thesis - University Final: Seven finalists will present their "Three Minute Thesis" as a compelling three minute oration on their thesis topic and its significance in language appropriate to an intelligent but non-specialist audience. They will be competing for a $5000 prize to attend an international research conference. All welcome!

When: 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 23rd

Where: Room 206, Steele Building, St Lucia

Assoc. Prof. Maryanne Dever (Monash University)

President of the Australian Women's and Gender Studies Association

When Research Works for Women: Explores the outcomes of a project specifically focused on women’s research experiences and those factors that support or impede women’s increased research productivity. Topics discussed include: Workload Models, Balancing Teaching and Research, Recognising Women in Research, Ongoing Support for Women Researchers, Support for Early Career Researchers, Networking and improved management of Research-Only Staff, and Work Life Balance.

When: 2.30-3.30pm Wednesday 24th

Where: Library Conference Room, Duhig Building, St Lucia

Academic Job Interviews: Being Prepared - Insights, experience and good advice on how to prepare for an academic job interview.

When: 12.30-1.30pm Thursday 25th

Where: Library Conference Room, Duhig Building, St Lucia

Prof. Paul Burn
Federation Fellow, School of Molecular & Microbial Sciences

and
Prof. John Quiggin
Federation Fellow, Schools of Economics, and
Political Science & International Studies

Federation Fellows Public Lecture: Two of UQ’s leading thinkers and Australian Research Council Federation Fellows will deliver a public lecture on the current energy crisis and the health of the Murray Darling Basin.

When: 6.30-9.00pm Wednesday 24th

Where: Auditorium, Queensland Bioscience Precinct, The University of Queensland, Chancellor’s Place, St Lucia

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Negotiating for Authorship: Learn about important authorship issues, such as how to determine authorship on your publications, how to improve awareness and confidence in your research contribution, and also obtain strategies to deal with and avoid future authorship issues. The workshop also aims to empower you with methods to rationally discuss and negotiate your authorship concerns with advisors and research collaborators.

When: 10.00-12.00pm Thursday 25th

Where: Library Conference Room, Duhig Building, St Lucia

Two Graduate School Saturday workshops:

1. New Online System for Thesis Submission & Lodgement

When: 9.30-10.00am Saturday 27th

and

2. Candidature Milestones & performance assessment : The Dean of the Graduate School discusses the new Milestones policy and implementation in 2008/2009. Includes information about Confirmation, Mid-Candidature and Thesis Review milestones.  REGISTER here for both workshops

When: 10.00-11.30am Saturday 27th

Where: Library Conference Room, Duhig Building, St Lucia

Monday 22 September

Time

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Venue

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                                                                                  ! NEW SESSION !

Student Services - Career Management for Post Graduate Students     REGISTER

(Note: session previously entitled "Library Essentials for Postgraduate Students")

Library Services - How Can Your Library Support You? A Session Outlining Services for Researchers and Postgraduates and Key Copyright Information

(Note: Session previously entitled "Protect your Research Data")

Make Your Mark in the e-Research World: A Seminar for Researchers and Postgraduates includes two presentations:

Increase your Impact: Open Access Tools and Your Research Data and Publishing in Today’s Environment

1.00-1.30pm

(SESSION FULLY BOOKED) Graduate School - New Online System for Thesis Submission & Lodgement

(Download pdf, 808KB)

Library Conference Room, Duhig Building, St Lucia

102/90

2.00-3.00pm

Student Services - Avoiding plagiarism

Library Conference Room, Duhig Building, St Lucia

58/90

! NEW SESSION !

Student Services - Effectively Tackling a Selection Criteria     REGISTER

eZone 3, Duhig Building, St Lucia

Tuesday 23 September

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 ! NEW SESSION !

 A Big Bucket Full of Data: the ARCS Data Services  REGISTER

The Australian Research Collaboration Service (ARCS) is an Australia wide joint-venture of eight providers of advanced computing and eResearch facilities.

Library Conference Room, Duhig Building, St Lucia

! Extra Session by Demand !

Graduate School - New Online System for Thesis Submission & Lodgement

Wednesday 24 September 

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Graduate School - Postgraduate Academic Conference Scheme (PACS)

Presentations: Tony Miscamble and Sally Russell & Martina Linnenleucke

Thursday 25 September

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Friday 26 September

Time

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(SESSION FULLY BOOKED)

Graduate School - New Online System for Thesis Submission & Lodgement

! Extra session now added for Tuesday 23rd - See above !

100/90 - Session Full:

Extra session on Monday 22nd

(SESSION FULLY BOOKED)

Student Services - Writing a Thesis for PhD & Research Masters students

! NEW SESSION !

Student Services - Succeeding over stress instead of stressing to succeed in RHD

Information on health related difficulties confronting research higher degree candidates in Australian universities. The seminar provides opportunities for discussion and questions on health topics relevant to research candidates.  REGISTER

Saturday 27 September

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! 2 NEW SESSIONS !

1. New Online System for Thesis Submission & Lodgement and

2. Graduate School - Candidature Milestones & performance assessment

The Dean of the Graduate School, Prof. Christa Critchley discusses the new Milestones policy and implementation in 2008/2009. Includes information about Confirmation, Mid-Candidature and Thesis Review milestones.    REGISTER (registration for session 2 only is required)