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
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
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?
Key dates:
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
On the 19th 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:
And there’s some great prize money to be won!
To find out more and how to register visit our website.
Charles Sturt’s annual virtual Graduate Research conference returns again in 2024!
This year’s theme is Navigating the Research Landscape.
Navigating a research degree is often likened to embarking on a challenging journey. Researchers must plan their milestones, have clear timelines and objectives, and know where to get the resources and support they need.
They must also be able to adapt to change, embrace emerging technologies and methodologies and the ever-evolving research landscape.
In 2024, DocFest will visit all of this and more, with a program of inspiring keynote speakers, topical expert discussion panels, papers and e-posters, and an intensive publishing workshop.