Researcher Development

Faculty of Science and Health Higher Degree by Research and Honours Symposium

Jennifer Podesta Research Impact, Researcher Development July 19, 2024July 19, 2024conference, development, hdr, transferable skills 0 Comment

Registrations are now open!

Please join the Faculty of Science and Health Symposium, on 20-21 November on the Wagga Wagga campus, that will be showcasing the research being undertaken by our HDR and Honours candidates.

At the symposium you will have the opportunity to present your research, develop your presentation skills and receive some valuable feedback.

Further details can be found on our webpage: https://science-health.csu.edu.au/research/hdr-honours-symposium

For any questions, please email the FOSH Operations Team at FOSH-Ops-Admin@csu.edu.au

We look forward to meeting and seeing you at the symposium.

Researcher Development Opportunities with eGrad School

Jennifer Podesta Researcher Development July 15, 2024development, hdr, transferable skills 0 Comment

Charles Sturt University has partnered with E-Grad School to provide additional development opportunities for HDR students and Early Career Researchers. This partnership offers access all the modules below free of charge.

Expand your skills and take your research skills to the next level!

Don’t delay and sign up today with e-Grad School to take advantage of these courses and programs.

These modules are available on-line and are moderated by highly experienced experts in the field and also offer networking opportunities with researchers from other universities. These modules will run for 5 weeks from 15 July to 23 August. Register here today!
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From Innovation to Impact – unlock the potential of your research

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2-Day Workshop for HDR candidates and researchers – Invest now to go further in the future

Research is at the forefront of innovation holding the potential to shape the human condition. In collaboration with Cicada Innovations, Charles Sturt University has opened applications to the Introduction to Innovation workshops that will help you navigate the potential of your research to strike a path towards real-world impact. Achieve your goals, make an impact, and elevate your career. Learn with like-minded people at our hands-on workshop. Read more

Fulbright Scholarship Applications For 2025/26 Are Now Open

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The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages. Awardees take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life abroad and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities in Australia.

Which Fulbright category is right for you?

POSTGRADUATE — for postgraduate students undertaking their Australian PhD to conduct research in the U.S. for 4 months up to 10 month OR supports enrolment in a graduate degree program (dependent on award).

POSTDOCTORAL — for individuals who have completed their PhD in the past 5 years or who will have their PhD conferral before the proposed date of departure to undertake postdoctoral research in the U.S. for 4–10 months.

Applications close 7 July 2024.

https://www.fulbright.org.au/applicants/australian-applicants/

Three-minute Thesis Heats and the Finalists

Jennifer Podesta Latest News, Researcher Development May 29, 2024June 6, 2024hdr, Port Macquarie, transferable skills 0 Comment

Audiences were thrilled once again by the 3MT competition and the excitement of hearing 13 of our Graduate Research candidates race the clock to present their doctoral research in just three minutes with one PowerPoint slide!

To make it even trickier they have to use language that a non-expert audience will understand. We all know how difficult that can be. Read more

DocFest 2024 – that’s a wrap

Jennifer Podesta Researcher Development May 29, 2024June 6, 2024conference, development, hdr, Resources, transferable skills 0 Comment

Once again, our annual DocFest Graduate Research online conference has been a hit with lots of great feedback about both the quality and content of the program.

The stars of the week were our fabulous HDR candidates who inspired us with their research, joined discussion panels, moderated sessions and gave their time to attend and support their peers. Read more

Docfest 2024 Graduate Research Online Conference – Full Program now available!

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Visit our website to view all session details!

Every session is online and can be accessed using this same ZOOM link.

Sessions include:

Keynote Speaker- Dr Vitomir Kovanovic (Uni SA) – Generative AI and Large Language Models in HDR space: Opportunities, challenges and ways forward

5 Expert discussion panels – Qualitative Methodologies, Gen AI: Friend or Foe?, Nailing Your Thesis, Career Planning, and HDR Experience with the Dean

4 Themed research sessions with papers by students and staff

3-minute thesis Heats

2 Research workshops– Project Management skills for success and How to write a journal article

1 fabulous E-poster competition

Drop-in for one or two sessions or join us for the whole week! You can even join us for an express chair yoga session in some of the breaks!

This is your conference; your attendance will make it a success. Read more

Enrol now for E-Grad School Term 1B

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We are excited to welcome you to the first term of the QUT e-Grad School, a flexible, online learning platform dedicated to fostering research excellence. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your research skills, gain insights from industry experts, and network with peers.

Why should you study with e-Grad?

Flexibility: Participate in our modules with the flexibility to study online for about 3-5 hours per week, at a time that suits your schedule.
Expert Moderation: Our modules are moderated by highly experienced experts in the field, ensuring a rich learning experience.
Networking: Connect with fellow researchers from different universities, expanding your professional network.

Key dates:

Term 1B starts Monday 6 May, ends Friday 14 June
Registrations close Friday 3 May

Charles Sturt Research Provocations Public Lecture: Out of Arabia: How ancient human history gave us modern lifestyle diseases

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Charles Sturt Research will host a Provocations Public Lecture, showcasing new research led by Prof. Alan Cooper, Professor of Evolution and Environmental Change from the Gulbali Research Institute for Agriculture, Water and Environment.
Prof. Cooper will describe how his recent research on ancient human history and genetic selection has led to a new field — evolutionary medicine. Read more

In case you missed it! PhD with or by Prior Publication: Research Cafe

Jennifer Podesta Researcher Development, Writing tips March 20, 2024development, publication 0 Comment

On the 19^th of February the Faculty of Education and Arts hosted a full-day professional development workshop for supervisors and candidates on the topic: “Ph.D. with Publications or by Prior Publication: Research Café”.

Dr Donna Bridges and Dr Monica Short organised the workshop and facilitated the small group activities. Rohena Duncombe and Nicola Ivory managed the online space and facilitated the online activities. The workshop aimed to:

Promote and grow the HDR program at CSU
Grow people’s skills and knowledge about PhD with publications or prior publications
Advance the community of practice regarding PhD with publications and prior publications.

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