Researcher Development

Join eGrad School’s Upcoming Researcher Development Opportunities!

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2025 Semester 1B Courses commencing in May

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 Charles Sturt researchers and HDR candidates 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 May! By completing the program, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion, recognised by your university, and become part of a passionate community of researchers dedicated to advancing knowledge. Read more

Want to know more about using Gen AI in your research?

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If you are interested in learning more about how to use Gen AI to support your research the Library have some great on demand video sessions.

There is also this workshop coming up: Using Gen AI in your research

Date: Wednesday May 14th 1-2pm   REGISTER HERE

Workshop description:

Generative AI is enhancing how academic research is conducted, offering powerful tools that contribute to productivity, unlock new analytical approaches, and streamline workflows. Our “Using Gen AI in your research” workshop will give you practical knowledge on ethically integrating AI into your research practice. You’ll learn where and how to appropriately use Large Language Models and other AI tools throughout the research lifecycle while maintaining research integrity. Through demonstrations and hands-on examples, this workshop will help you develop confidence in leveraging AI as a research partner while adhering to best practices and Charles Sturt’s institutional policies.

This session will be recorded and available to all registrants. It is aimed at all researchers and no previous knowledge of GenAI is required. Background resources are available in our For research – Generative AI at University Library Guide.

Masterclass Series

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The masterclass series aim to enhance our research culture by inspiring experienced academics looking to re-energise their research programs, and next generation researchers looking for learning and career advice.

The masterclass series includes sessions on both research innovation themes and professional skills for research.

Research innovation sessions encompass advanced pathbreaking tools of analysis and are designed to showcase new discoveries in research and update Charles Sturt researchers on new ways of doing research.

Professional skills sessions provide advice on research challenges such as working with First Nations communities, building long term partnerships nationally and internationally, delivering high impact research, etc.

Seeing like a Researcher

Seeing like a researcher is a masterclass series that draws on the experience, skills, wisdom and advice of Charles Sturt’s research leaders.

Let’s Talk Research

Let’s Talk Research is a masterclass series that showcases the expertise, experience, skills and excellence of Charles Sturt’s leading researchers.

For full details of all masterclasses visit our website. 

ShaipUp System for Simple data Crunching to Complex Model Training

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Professor Dave Swain is the Founder, Technical Director, and Head of Research at TerraCipher. Previously, he served as Deputy Dean (Research) at CQUniversity Australia in 2022 and was a Professor of Agriculture at CQUniversity from 2009 to 2022.

TerraCipher’s online platform, ShaipUp (https://products.terracipher.com/shaipup/), provides access to algorithms ranging from simple data processing to complex model training. Professor Swain has generously offered free access to ShaipUp for CSU HDR students as part of the current CSU offering. This tool can help HDR students and their supervisors efficiently manage the computer code they develop as part of their research.

To support this initiative, Dave has kindly accepted our invitation to deliver a short 30-minute presentation for HDR students and supervisors followed by Q&A, covering how ShaipUp works and how to get started.

When: Thursday, 20th March 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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It’s Three-minute thesis time! Are you up for the challenge?

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What is a Three-minute thesis you ask?

The three-minute thesis, or 3MT, is an international competition for doctoral students to present their research and its significance to a non-expert audience in just three minutes, using just one PowerPoint slide.

It is held annually at over 900 universities across 85 countries, including here at Charles Sturt.

In 2025 3MT is back once again with our heats held fully online as part of our DocFest program (May 26th -30th).

It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, build your communication skills, and connect with a broader community. We’re now calling for entries—don’t miss your chance to share your research story. Submit your entry today and be part of this inspiring competition! Read more

Join one of our regular Writing Groups

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Research and Write

Setting aside regular time to write or do your research work with others is a proven method to get results and meet your writing goals.  Sometimes it can be tricky to prioritise that time and joining a group where you write with others can really help.

Research & Write! sessions are blocks of time you can set aside for any task big or small to do with your research. Come for as long or as short a time as you can spare. We’d love to see you there.

 Two 3-hour sessions each week!
Research & Write! sessions are on:

  • Mondays 12:00 – 3:00 pm (AEST)
  • Fridays 9.30am -12.30pm (AEST)

JOIN A WRITING GROUP 

 

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Join e-Grad School’s Upcoming Opportunities!

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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. Read more

GREAT Online modules for HDR now available to all HDR candidates

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We’re excited to introduce the Graduate Research Enhancement and Academic Training (GREAT) online modules — a valuable resource designed to support all HDR candidates at Charles Sturt University. This essential resource will guide you through every stage of your candidature, from starting out to submitting your thesis.

What do the modules offer?

This training was co-designed with current HDR candidates and staff across the University. The result is a tailored suite of eight accessible online modules targeted at key stages of the HDR research journey:

  • Navigating Your Research Journey: Understand milestones, policies, and challenges throughout your HDR candidature.
  • Being a Responsible Researcher: Learn research ethics, academic integrity, intellectual property, and practical steps for preparing ethics applications.
  • Working with Your Supervisor: Build effective relationships, set realistic expectations, and navigate feedback and challenges.
  • Reviewing the Literature: Master strategies for finding, evaluating, and critically appraising literature for your review.
  • Writing Your Thesis: Get step-by-step guidance on thesis structure, drafting chapters, and preparing for submission.
  • Communicating Your Research: Explore publishing options, understand copyright, and share your findings with wider audiences.
  • Planning Your Career: Identify career pathways, network with professionals, and prepare compelling resumes and interview strategies.
  • Wellbeing & Balanced Researcher: Develop resilience, balance commitments, and promote personal and professional wellbeing throughout your journey.

As an HDR candidate, you are automatically enrolled in the Brightspace site. The GREAT modules sit alongside a range of resources for HDR Candidates and their supervisors. Visit the Research Hub ‘HDR Candidates’ tab and explore! There is also a new HDR-Training Brightspace site for you.

Get started today and set yourself up for a successful candidature!

For any issues or suggestions, please email: HDR-Support@csu.edu.au

Three-minute thesis is back and it’s time to get involved!

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What is a Three-minute thesis you ask?

The three-minute thesis, or 3MT, is an international competition for doctoral students to present their research and its significance to a non-expert audience in just three minutes, using just one PowerPoint slide.

It is held annually at over 900 universities across 85 countries, including here at Charles Sturt.

In 2025 3MT is back once again with our heats held fully online as part of our DocFest program (May 26th -30th).

It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, build your communication skills, and connect with a broader community. We’re now calling for entries—don’t miss your chance to share your research story. Submit your entry today and be part of this inspiring competition! Read more

Research and writing support for HDR candidates with Research Central

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Are you looking to fast track your research in 2025 with the support of Research Central?

Places now available for HDR candidates at all stages of candidature to join the very popular research support and academic writing program, Research Central.

Research Central (Adroit) is an externally provided online community of practice for HDR Candidates from universities across Australia focusing on connection, motivation, accountability and mindset. Research Central provides access to masterclasses and resources on thesis writing, data collection and analysis, productivity, and much more.

One valuable inclusion is the weekly “Ask me anything” sessions with experienced expert moderators.

Each Term (11-week blocks) Charles Sturt offers limited ‘seats’ in Research Central for our HDR candidates. Participants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the wide range of resources, workshops and writing groups available while they have access.

Places for Term 1 commencing Tuesday 4th February are now open (see the weekly schedule below). Read more

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