Have you just started your RHD program?
Don't waste time - actively pursue the resources available to you and work smart from the start.
The University of Queensland has a range of skills training programs to assist you from commencement through to graduation. Every new RHD candidate should visit the links below.
Library
Visit these links and build a productive relationship with our great liaison librarians EARLY in your candidature. Access the Library's knowledge, experience and resources early in your candidature for positive results now and later in your research and writing.
Student Services
Student Services has professional staff who can help you to progress your RHD candidature with appropriate learning strategies, skills and helpful information.
The Learning Assistance unit at Student Services helps students in developing appropriate and effective approaches to:
- Learning
- Reading, researching and note-taking
- Writing
- Exam preparation
- Learning in small groups
- Time management
- Seeking and receiving feedback
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with supervisors
Download the Learning Workshop Calendar for workshops tailored to the needs of research higher degree candidates.
International Student Advisers provide guidance to new international research higher degree candidates on a range of matters including:
- arrival and life in Brisbane
- study at UQ
- working while studying
- preparing for graduation and return home
Graduate Student Week (GSW)
The Graduate School coordinates a week of workshops, seminars and skills training specifically for research higher degree candidates. Visit the Graduate Student Week web page for the program and registration.
GSW1 - Monday 31 March - Friday 4 April, 2008
GSW2 - Monday 22 - Friday 26 September, 2008 (Coincides with Research Week)