2025 Semester 1A Courses
Charles Sturt University has again partnered with E-Grad School (QUT) to provide additional development opportunities for our HDR students and Early Career Researchers. This partnership offers access to all the modules below free of charge.
Register now and discover how these courses can help you advance your academic and professional goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to register, and plan for your next step in education. (flexible, online and 3-5 hours/week).
Explore New Horizons in Research
Why Choose e-Grad?
- Flexibility: Online study at your own pace with just 3-5 hours per week, whenever it fits your schedule.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced professionals who will guide you through each module, ensuring a valuable learning experience.
- Networking: Connect with fellow researchers from various universities and expand your professional network.
Ready to take your research to the next level? Register now and join us this March! By completing the program, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion, recognized by your university, and become part of a passionate community of researchers dedicated to advancing knowledge.
Key Details: Semester 1A
Duration: O Week + 5 weeks (March 3 – April 11)
Commitment: 3-5 hours per week* via our online platform. *Please consider your ability to commit to this workload before you enroll.
Course Registration Deadline: March 2
Explore your Career Potential
Take a deep dive into the attributes and assets you offer future employers, collaborators and investors, and emerge with a clearer perspective on your HDR career plan. Regardless of whether you are in first year or final year, have a set career plan or not, you will find that this module provides insightful and practical solutions to exploring your career potential.
Introduction to Coding for Researchers
Learn about the web development languages HTML, CSS and JavaScript. It is a practical module. While getting to know these languages, you will be building your own website, creating an online career portfolio which includes tables, quizzes and webpage layouts to promote your research and future publications.
Leadership and Communication
Become a better leader through clear communication. explore the key concepts of leadership and communication and considers how this information can be contextualised in your own research environment. We will also explore ways to translate knowledge of leadership and communication into better self-management and professional engagements.
Mental Wellbeing for Researchers
Explore how, why and when your mental state may affect you and also those around you. This module will provide you with basic strategies to support helpful thinking habits, raise awareness of mental wellbeing issues, and understand where to access further help and how to make your research journey stronger. You'll learn how to recognise the early signs of mental wellbeing at risk and how to apply tools for maintaining your wellbeing beyond the research time.
Write your journal article in 12 weeks
Gain practical experience writing a research article for a peer-reviewed journal. Participate in a focused and supportive learning environment and turn a draft paper into a quality article to submit for publication. Get your publication written and submitted to a journal by the end of the module. Stay focused and engaged in a step-by-step process. Receive feedback from other researchers as you progress your writing
Researcher Feedback Hub
NEW: Develop strong feedback skills by completing this self-paced module and attending online live workshops. Led by Language and Learning and Careers educators, you will practise constructive feedback techniques that improve clarity, engage readers, and present research in a compelling way. Our learning strategies not only strengthen your academic writing but also support your career goals. Join us to build essential skills in writing, feedback, and professional communication.
