HDR Training Week 2022

This HDR Training Week includes training modules focused on areas of research skills, transferable skills and professional skills that are ideally gained early in the HDR (Higher Degrees by Research - PhD/MPhil) process.

Between training sessions you will be connected to early career researchers, Group Leaders, and research staff to establish connections within the many layers of research and career knowledge and support that is available to you.

HDR Training week is a unique opportunity for the 1st year IMB HDR cohort to embark on their PhD journey together with networking events and team building activities to help students to get to know each other.

All events are open to all IMB students who see value in this training.

Early-stage (i.e those yet to complete milestone 1) are very strongly encouraged to attend, as this training was designed with you in mind and is your opportunity to come together as a cohort and form part of your valuable network of fellow students.

Past sessions

Networking Event with IMB Group Leaders

14 April 2022 2:00pm–3:30pm

in HDR Training Week 2022

A catered afternoon tea on the IMB Rooftop where you can network with IMB Group Leaders and discuss ideas and skills gained from your week of training.

Writing to Meet Expectations

14 April 2022 12:30pm–2:00pm

in HDR Training Week 2022

Learn concepts and strategies for appraising and refining your own writing efforts. Understanding how to write for clarity, cohesion and the logical flow of information is a vital skill if you are to successfully meet your readers’ expectations.

Planning to Write

14 April 2022 10:00am–11:30am

in HDR Training Week 2022

This hands-on workshop encourages you to explore writing from the reader’s perspective and help you communicate your research effectively.

Effective Time Management

13 April 2022 10:00am–11:30am

in HDR Training Week 2022

Introduction to a range of strategies for effective time management that will help you with planning and managing your research degree and will be invaluable in the longer-term.

Alternative Careers Event

12 April 2022 1:30pm–4:00pm

in HDR Training Week 2022

Hear from a panel of experts about successful pathways outside of academia, with an opportunity to network over afternoon tea.

Career strategy: Planning for your future

12 April 2022 10:00am–12:00pm

in HDR Training Week 2022

This session will take you through the steps of making your own career strategy to start narrowing down your preferred career options and be strategic when choosing your professional development activities.

Networking with IMB Early and Mid Career Researchers (EMCR)

11 April 2022 11:30am–2:00pm

in HDR Training Week 2022

Lunch on QBP Rooftop with IMB early and mid career researchers (EMCR) to discuss research integrity.

Research Integrity in HDR Training

11 April 2022 10:00am–11:30am

in HDR Training Week 2022

Explanation of the basis of research integrity policies, the principal polices, advisors' and candidates' main obligations, and the key sources of support and guidance that are available.