GRS Events Calendar 2019
UWA events suitable for postgraduate research students
- Please contact the Graduate Education Officers if you have any questions about the calendar.
- Contact your Graduate Research Coordinator or speak to your supervisors if you are seeking information about events specific to your discipline.
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HREC Information Session
How to design ethical research and write good ethics applications. Students must email humanethics@uwa.edu.au to obtain further details prior to attending.
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Five Day Writing Retreat
Five day retreat focussing on supporting students to write their thesis or other piece of research writing.
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Research Proposal Q&A Session
Ask the Graduate Education Officers any questions you may have about writing, submission and/or review of your UWA research proposal. No registration required.
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International Student Induction
Informal induction for international research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Hacky Hour
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Tuesday afternoon.
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Domestic Student Induction
Informal induction for domestic students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Plan Before you Plot Masterclass
IAS Masterclass with Vanessa Bailey. Aims to help young scientists develop their own structure for experimental planning.
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Introduction to Academic Writing Workshop
Best writing practices, how to draft and how to edit efficiently. For Science and Applied Science Students.
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Introduction to R
R is free software for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. Suitable for students with a basic understanding of statistics. $70 for HDR students.
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Fisheries Economics Masterclass
IAS Masterclass with Professor Sumaila, University of British Columbia covering fisheries economics and bioeconomic theory. 2 day course.
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Embedding Interdisciplinarity into Research
IAS Masterclass with Prof Warren, University of Toronto covering the core skills for embedding an interdisciplinary approach into scientific research programs.
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Statistics in R
Implementation of basic statistical techniques using R software. $70 for HDR students.
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HREC Information Session
How to design ethical research and write good ethics applications. Students must email humanethics@uwa.edu.au to obtain further details prior to attending.
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StudySmarter Communicate with Confidence
Intensive speaking practice for students with English as a second or additional language - 8 week series of workshops.
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StudySmarter Boost your Grammar
Improve English language skills with an 8 week series of workshop that are interactive and grammar-focused.
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Advanced Academic Writing Workshop
Advanced academic writing techniques for Science/Applied Science Students.
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Introduction to NVivo Workshop
NVivo software helps organise, store and retrieve data from a range of sources. This workshop introduces NVivo data management, query and visualisation tools.
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Resumes and Cover Letter Workshop
Increase the opportunity of an interview by writing a good application including the important things that employers look for. RPT on 14,19 and 28 MAR.
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International Student Induction
Informal induction for international research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Hacky Hour
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Tuesday afternoon.
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Editing Techniques Workshop
Editing techniques for students enrolled in humanities, arts and social sciences.
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Introduction to Endnote Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Creating a library, adding and organising references, inserting and editing citations, formatting references.
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AEC Information Session
Hints and tips for completing an AEC application. Students must email vets-research@uwa.edu.au prior to attending. Runs every Wednesday.
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Domestic Student Induction
Informal induction for domestic students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Comprehensive Literature Search - FABLE students
Research Support Workshop. Develop a comprehensive approach to systematic searching, key sources and tools.
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Drafting Techniques Workshop
Drafting Techniques for Students enrolled in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
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Foundations for Research Workshop
Workshop for newly enrolled students to support research skills development in the early stages of candidature.
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Intriduction to Endnote Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Creating a library, adding and organising references, inserting and editing citations, formatting references. Repeats on AUG 22 & 30.
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LinkedIn Building your Professional Brand
Look into how you can create, market and position your brand now and for your future self. Registration required.
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LinkedIn Workshop
Careers Centre Workshop. Learn how to create and use a LinkedIn profile. RPT workshop on 27 MAR.
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LinkedIn Learning Lunch & Learn
Take a deep dive into how to use Linkedin Learning for both your personal and professional development. Light lunch provided. Registration required.
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LinkedIn Learning Future of Work
Jointly hosted by the EEU and LinkedIn, the Future of Work workshop will discuss technological presence and changes in the workplace. Registration required.
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Thesis Writing Workshop
This workshop explores the range of thesis structures possible and examiner's expectations of a quality thesis. For Science and Applied Science Students.
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Internships and Job Searching Strategies
Internships and Job Search Strategies will assist you to apply a variety of strategies for your job search. RPT workshops on 21 & 26 MAR.
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Introduction to Endnote Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Creating a library, adding and organising references, inserting and editing citations, formatting references.
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Research Proposal Workshop
Two hour workshop to support research students prepare and submit a research proposal.
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Research Proposal Writing Retreat
Two day retreat focussing on supporting students to write their research proposal.
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Introduction to Endnote Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Creating a library, adding and organising references, inserting and editing citations, formatting references. Repeats on OCT 12 & 16.
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HREC Information Session
How to design ethical research and write good ethics applications. Students must email humanethics@uwa.edu.au to obtain further details prior to attending.
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Writing Abstracts, Introductions and Conclusions Workshop
Writing abstracts, introductions and conclusions for students in the humanities, arts and social sciences.
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Reading Strategies and Literature Reviews Workshop
Explores reading strategies and how to write a literature review. For students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education.
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Write a Journal Article Workshop
This workshop explores how to prepare and submit a journal paper for publication. For Science/Applied Science Students. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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Introduction to NVivo Workshop
NVivo software helps organise, store and retrieve data from a range of sources. This workshop introduces NVivo data management, query and visualisation tools.
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Thesis Examination Q&A Session
Ask the Graduate Education Officers any questions you may have about thesis writing, submission and/or examination. No registration required.
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Resumes and Cover Letter Workshop
Increase the opportunity of an interview by writing a good application including the important things that employers look for. RPT on 9 and 23 APR.
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Copyright and Author Rights
Research Support Workshop. Explore the rights that researchers have as authors, and will highlight some of the common publisher agreement terms to be aware of.
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LinkedIn Workshop
Careers Centre Workshop. Learn how to create and use a LinkedIn profile. RPT on 8 & 29 APR.
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Hacky Hour
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Tuesday afternoon.
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International Student Induction
Informal induction for international research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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AEC Information Session
Hints and tips for completing an AEC application. Students must email vets-research@uwa.edu.au prior to attending. Repeated every Wednesday.
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Written Applications and Interview Techniques
Workshop on addressing selection criteria and interview techniques. Learn how to structure your responses to get to the interview stage.
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Introduction to Endnote Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Creating a library, adding and organising references, inserting and editing citations, formatting references.
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Domestic Student Induction
Informal induction for domestic students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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GRS Welcome
For newly enrolled research students. The welcome explores the entire course of candidature, from enrolment to graduation.
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Collaborate with Endnote
Research Support Workshop. Use EndNote Online for sharing references with supervisors, or collaboration with research groups.
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Reading Strategies and Literature Reviews Workshop
Explores reading strategies and how to write a literature review. For students enrolled in the EMS, SCI and HMS Faculties.
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Internships, Graduate Programs and Job Searching
Job Search Strategies and Networking For Success will assist you to apply a variety of strategies for your job search and provide great tips for networking.
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Search strategy for a Systematic Review - STEM Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Develop a comprehensive approach to systematic searching, key sources and tools. For students in health and Medical Sciences.
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Word for Thesis Writers Workshop
This hands-on workshop explores useful word functions for thesis writing. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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HREC Information Session
How to design ethical research and write good ethics applications. Students must email humanethics@uwa.edu.au to obtain further details prior to attending.
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Introduction to NVivo Workshop
NVivo software helps organise, store and retrieve data from a range of sources. This workshop introduces NVivo data management, query and visualisation tools.
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Altmetrics
Research Support Zoom Webinar. Learn about alternate metics to traditional, citation-based metrics, including downloads and social media.
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Introduction to R - Evening Course
R is free software for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. Suitable for students with a basic understanding of statistics. $60 for HDR students.
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Introduction to Endnote Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Creating a library, adding and organising references, inserting and editing citations, formatting references. Repeats on OCT 12 & 16.
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AEC Information Session
Hints and tips for completing an AEC application. Students must email vets-research@uwa.edu.au prior to attending. Repeated every Wednesday.
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Introduction to Academic Writing Workshop
Improve your academic writing by developing a strategic approach to drafting and editing. For Science and Applied Science Students.
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Fieldwork in Complex and Hostile Places
Short intensive unit for students undertaking research in complex or hostile environments. Return EOI to coordinator, David Mickler, before 31 MAY
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Recovering Contested Pasts
IAS Masterclass with Porf Nettelbeck focussing on historiography and historical memory of the Australian frontier.
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Hacky Hour
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Tuesday afternoon.
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Research Proposal Q&A Session
Ask the Graduate Education Officers any questions you may have about writing, submission and/or review of your UWA research proposal. No registration required.
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International Student Induction
Informal induction for international research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Domestic Student Induction
Informal induction for domestic students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Advanced Academic Writing Workshop
Advanced academic writing techniques for Science/Applied Science Students. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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HREC Information Session
How to design ethical research and write good ethics applications. Students must email humanethics@uwa.edu.au to obtain further details prior to attending.
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Conference Skills Workshop
Practical strategies to help you prepare and deliver an effective conference presentation or poster.
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Thesis Writing Workshop
Explores possible thesis structures and examiner's expectations of a quality thesis. For Science and Applied Science Students. Venue announced prior to workshop
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Introduction to NVivo Workshop
NVivo software helps organise, store and retrieve data from a range of sources. This workshop introduces NVivo data management, query and visualisation tools.
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International Student Induction
Informal induction for international research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Hacky Hour
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Tuesday afternoon.
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Editing Techniques Workshop
Editing techniques for students enrolled in humanities, arts and social sciences.
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AEC Information Session
Hints and tips for completing an AEC application. Students must email vets-research@uwa.edu.au prior to attending. Repeated every Wednesday.
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Benchmark your Research
Learn to use Web of Science and InCites to benchmark your research against your peers, your area of research and even the whole world. Registration required.
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Research Productivity Workshop
Explores strategies to improve research productivity, including time management tools, writing efficiency approaches and career planning.
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Domestic Student Induction
Informal induction for domestic research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Storing Research Data
Research Support Workshop. 30 minute seminar about provide data storage options, key considerations in data storage and where to go for information.
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Drafting Techniques Workshop
Drafting Techniques for Students enrolled in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
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Career Development Workshop
Take charge of your career and love your PhD as a stepping stone. Explore the changing occupation market, career choices and career planning.
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Write a Journal Article Workshop
This workshop explores how to prepare and submit a journal paper for publication. For Science/Applied Science Students. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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Everyday Life as a Methodological Challenge
IAS Masterclass with Assoc Prof Svante Norrhem discussing the benefits and methodological challenges of gender, power and materiality research.
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Finding Best Performing Papers
Research Support Workshop. Applying for a grant or award and need to identify your best performing papers? Let us show you how using Incites and Web of Science.
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HREC Information Session
How to design ethical research and write good ethics applications. Students must email humanethics@uwa.edu.au to obtain further details prior to attending.
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Data Visualisation
Learn the basics of statistical data visualisation. $70 for HDR students.
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Writing Abstracts, Introductions and Conclusions Workshop
Writing abstracts, introductions and conclusions for students in the humanities, arts and social sciences.
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Introduction to R
R is free software for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. Suitable for students with a basic understanding of statistics. $70 for HDR students.
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Statistics in R
Implementation of basic statistical techniques using R software. $70 for HDR students.
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Word for Thesis Writers Workshop
This hands-on workshop explores useful word functions for thesis writing. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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Introduction to NVivo Workshop
NVivo software helps organise, store and retrieve data from a range of sources. This workshop introduces NVivo data management, query and visualisation tools.
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Introductory Statistics in R
Introduction to basic statistics using R software. 3 day course. $198 for HDR students.
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Thesis Examination Q&A Session
Ask the Graduate Education Officers any questions you may have about thesis writing, submission and/or examination. No registration required.
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International Student Induction
Informal induction for international research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Hacky Hour
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Tuesday afternoon.
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AEC Information Session
Hints and tips for completing an AEC application. Students must email vets-research@uwa.edu.au prior to attending. Repeated every Wednesday.
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Domestic Student Induction
Informal induction for domestic research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Five Day Writing Retreat
Five day retreat focussing on supporting students to write their thesis or other piece of research writing.
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Introduction to Academic Writing Workshop
Best writing practices, how to draft and how to edit efficiently. Venue will be announced just prior to the workshop.
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HREC Information Session
How to design ethical research and write good ethics applications. Students must email humanethics@uwa.edu.au to obtain further details prior to attending.
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Achieving Research Outcomes
Two-day course exploring Open Access, media, collaborations, IP and commercialisation, The Conversation and the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre.
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Introduction to NVivo Workshop
NVivo software helps organise, store and retrieve data from a range of sources. This workshop introduces NVivo data management, query and visualisation tools.
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Advanced Academic Writing Workshop
Advanced academic writing techniques for Science/Applied Science Students. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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Research Proposal Q&A Session
Ask the Graduate Education Officers any questions you may have about writing, submission and/or review of your UWA research proposal. No registration required.
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Hacky Hour
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Tuesday afternoon.
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International Student Induction
Informal induction for international research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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AEC Information Session
Hints and tips for completing an AEC application. Students must email vets-research@uwa.edu.au prior to attending. Repeated every Wednesday.
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Domestic Student Induction
Informal induction for domestic research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Thesis Writing Workshop
Explores possible thesis structures and examiner's expectations of a quality thesis. For Science / Applied Science Students. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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HREC Information Session
How to design ethical research and write good ethics applications. Students must email humanethics@uwa.edu.au to obtain further details prior to attending.
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Write a Journal Article Workshop
This workshop explores how to prepare and submit a journal paper for publication. For Science/Applied Science Students. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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Introduction to NVivo Workshop
NVivo software helps organise, store and retrieve data from a range of sources. This workshop introduces NVivo data management, query and visualisation tools.
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Thesis Examination Q&A Session
Ask the Graduate Education Officers any questions you may have about thesis writing, submission and/or examination. No registration required.
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Foundations for Research Workshop
Workshop for newly enrolled students to support research skills development in the early stages of candidature.
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Hacky Hour
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Tuesday afternoon.
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International Student Induction
Informal induction for international research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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AEC Information Session
Hints and tips for completing an AEC application. Students must email vets-research@uwa.edu.au prior to attending. Repeated every Wednesday.
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Domestic Student Induction
Informal induction for domestic research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Reading Strategies and Literature Review Workshop
Explores reading strategies and how to write a literature review. For students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education.
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Word for Thesis Writers Workshop
This hands-on workshop explores useful word functions for thesis writing. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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Reading Strategies and Literature Reviews Workshop
Explores reading strategies and how to write a literature review. For students enrolled in the EMS, SCI and HMS Faculties.
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HREC Information Session
How to design ethical research and write good ethics applications. Students must email humanethics@uwa.edu.au to obtain further details prior to attending.
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GRS Welcome
For newly enrolled research students. The welcome explores the entire course of candidature, from enrolment to graduation. Registration will open in April.
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Introduction to Academic Writing Workshop
Best writing practices, how to draft and how to edit efficiently. For Science and Applied Science Students. Venue will be announced just prior to the workshop.
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Introduction to NVivo Workshop
NVivo software helps organise, store and retrieve data from a range of sources. This workshop introduces NVivo data management, query and visualisation tools.
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International Student Induction
Informal induction for international research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Hacky Hour
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Tuesday afternoon.
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AEC Information Session
Hints and tips for completing an AEC application. Students must email vets-research@uwa.edu.au prior to attending. Repeated every Wednesday.
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Domestic Student Induction
Informal induction for domestic research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Research Proposal Q&A Session
Ask the Graduate Education Officers any questions you may have about writing, submission and/or review of your UWA research proposal. No registration required.
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Editing Techniques Workshop
Editing techniques for students enrolled in humanities, arts and social sciences.
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Drafting Techniques Workshop
Drafting Techniques for Students enrolled in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
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Advanced Academic Writing Workshop
Advanced academic writing techniques for Science/Applied Science Students. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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HREC Information Session
How to design ethical research and write good ethics applications. Students must email humanethics@uwa.edu.au to obtain further details prior to attending.
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Writing Abstracts, Introductions and Conclusions Workshop
Writing abstracts, introductions and conclusions for students in the humanities, arts and social sciences.
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Introduction to NVivo Workshop
NVivo software helps organise, store and retrieve data from a range of sources. This workshop introduces NVivo data management, query and visualisation tools.
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Thesis Writing Workshop
Explores possible thesis structures and examiner's expectations of a quality thesis. For Science / Applied Science Students. Venue announced prior to workshop
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Thesis Examination Q&A Session
Ask the Graduate Education Officers any questions you may have about thesis writing, submission and/or examination. No registration required.
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Hacky Hour
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Tuesday afternoon.
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International Student Induction
Informal induction for international research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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AEC Information Session
Hints and tips for completing an AEC application. Students must email vets-research@uwa.edu.au prior to attending. Repeated every Wednesday.
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Domestic Student Induction
Informal induction for domestic research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Write a Journal Article Workshop
This workshop explores how to prepare and submit a journal paper for publication. For Science/Applied Science Students. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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HREC Information Session
How to design ethical research and write good ethics applications. Students must email humanethics@uwa.edu.au to obtain further details prior to attending.
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Introduction to R
R is free software for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. Suitable for students with a basic understanding of statistics. $70 for HDR students.
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Five Day Writing Retreat
Five day retreat focussing on supporting students to write their thesis or other piece of research writing.
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Statistics in R
Implementation of basic statistical techniques using R software. $70 for HDR students.
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MS Word for Thesis Writers
This hands-on workshop explores useful word functions for thesis writing. Venue announced prior to workshop.
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Introduction to NVivo Workshop
NVivo software helps organise, store and retrieve data from a range of sources. This workshop introduces NVivo data management, query and visualisation tools.
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Clustering in R
k-means and hierarchical clustering, principal component analysis and multidimensional scaling. Details TBD. Likely to run in DEC 2019.
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ANOVA, Linear and Logistic Regression
3 day course covering techniques that can be used to analyse data with continuous and categorical variables. Cost TBD. Exact date TBD.
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Research Proposal Workshop
Workshop to support research students prepare and submit a research proposal.
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Introductory Statistics in R
Introduction to basic statistics using R software. 3 day course. $198 for HDR students.
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Research Proposal Writing Retreat
Two day retreat focussing on supporting students to write their research proposal.
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Hacky Hour
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Tuesday afternoon.
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AEC Information Session
Hints and tips for completing an AEC application. Students must email vets-research@uwa.edu.au prior to attending. Repeated every Wednesday.
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International Student Induction
Informal induction for international research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
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Domestic Student Induction
Informal induction for domestic research students. Newly enrolled students will be sent an email invitation to this induction.
