GRS Events Calendar
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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Research Bazaar Conference
Conference that explores digital skills and tools to perform research faster and smarter
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Foundations of Academic Writing Workshops - Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences
Four consecutive workshops on the foundations of academic writing: Socratic writing, effective writing, drafting and abstract writing.
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Word for Thesis Writers Workshop
This hands-on workshop explores useful word functions for thesis writing.
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Laboratory Safety Course
One-day course essential for staff and students required to work in research laboratories.
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How to Prepare and Submit a UWA Research Proposal Seminar
GRS Seminars are held on the last Friday of every month. Seminar slides are available to download on the GRS seminar webpage.
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Textual and Linguistic Conventions Workshops - Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Four consecutive workshops on the academic writing conventions: Journal articles, Developing arguments, Using sources, Editing techniques.
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Conference Posters Workshop
Demonstrates the features of an effective conference poster.
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Structuring Conference Presentation Workshop
Practical strategies to help you prepare and deliver an effective conference presentation.
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Introduction to Academic Writing Workshop - Science and Applied Sciences
Best writing practices, how to draft and how to edit efficiently. For Science and Applied Science Students.
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Thesis Examination at UWA Seminar
GRS Seminars are held on the last Friday of every month. Seminar slides are available to download on the GRS seminar webpage.
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Logic and Coherence Workshops - Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences
Three consecutive workshops on Establishing Logic and Coherence in Academic Writing: Sentences and paragraphs, Brevity and power, Cohesion
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Thesis Structures 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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Thesis as a Series of Papers Seminar
GRS Seminars are held on the last Friday of every month. Seminar slides are available to download on the GRS seminar webpage.
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Thesis Structures 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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Introduction to Mendeley Workshop
Research Support Workshop - Introduction to Mendeley. Creating a library, adding references, inserting and editing citations, and formatting references
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Research Data Storage and Sharing Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Find out how you can apply research data management best practice in all phases of the research lifecycle to ensure this happens.
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Resumes and Cover Letter Workshop
Successful resumes get short-listed increase the opportunity of an interview. This workshop will focus on the most important things that employers look for in t
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UWA Research Repository Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Updating publications in the UWA repository, editing profile information, and improving visibility of research.
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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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Open Access for Researchers Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Explore what Open Access is, why should you make your research open and how can you do it at UWA.
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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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Internships, Job Searching and Networking
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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Thesis as a Series of Papers Workshop
This workshop explores how to prepare and submit a thesis consisting of a series of papers. For Science/Applied Science Students. FULL. Repeated on 17 JUL.
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Whither International Criminal Justice Masterclass
IAS Masterclass with Frédéric Mégret, McGill University, about the historical trajectory of international criminal law and where it might be going.
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Introduction to Mendeley Workshop
Research Support Workshop - Introduction to Mendeley. Creating a library, adding references, inserting and editing citations, and formatting references
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Written Job 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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How to Prepare and Submit a UWA Research Proposal Seminar
GRS Seminars are held on the last Friday of every month. Seminar slides are available to download on the GRS seminar webpage.
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Reasons, Grounds and Reasonableness Masterclass
IAS Masterclass with Robert Audi, University of Notre Dame (Indiana) covering normative reasons, reasons and normative grounds, and value.
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Search strategy for a Systematic Review - STEM Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Provides an overview of a comprehensive approach to systematic searching, key sources and tools available to you.
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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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Keeping up to Date Workshop
Research Support Workshop. Learn about tools to help you keep abreast of new publications, news and developments in your field.
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Hacky Hour - Jun
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Friday morning.
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Self-plagiarism: GRS Writing Group
Informal monthly meeting. This month the academic writing topic is self-plagiarism.
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Introduction to Mendeley Workshop
Research Support Workshop - Introduction to Mendeley. Creating a library, adding references, inserting and editing citations, and formatting references
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Foundations of Academic Writing Workshops - Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences
Four consecutive workshops on the foundations of academic writing: Socratic writing, effective writing, drafting and abstract writing.
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International Student Induction - Jun
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Measuring your Research Performance: STEM workshop
Research Support Workshop. Useful for researchers who are applying for grants, tenure or promotion; or generally wish to monitor their research performance.
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Measuring Your Research Performance: HASS workshop
Research Support Workshop. Useful for researchers who are applying for grants, tenure or promotion; or generally wish to monitor their research performance.
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Domestic Student Induction - Jun
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Research Skills Workshops - Science and Applied Sciences
Series of four workshops: Kickstart your Research, Writing your Research Proposal, Managing and Reviewing the Literature, Conceptualising your Research
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Research Skills - Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences
Series of three workshops: Kickstart your Research, Writing your Research Proposal, Managing and Reviewing the Literature
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Write a Journal Paper Workshop
This workshop explores how to prepare and submit a journal paper for publication. For Science/Applied Science Students. FULL. Repeated on 22 JUN and 14 NOV.
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Research Proposal Writing Retreat
Two day retreat focussing on supporting students to write their research proposal.
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PAWES Course
This short, face-to-face program is for staff and students who will be working with animals for research or teaching purposes at UWA.
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Thesis Structures 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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Introductory Statistics
Descriptive statistics, data exploration, basic categorical data analysis, simple linear regression and basic analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SPSS.
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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. FULL. Repeat workshop on 15 AUG.
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LinkedIn Masterclass
Masterclass covering how to build a professional LinkedIn profile.
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Research Conduct Seminar
GRS Seminars are held on the last Friday of every month. Seminar slides are available to download on the GRS seminar webpage.
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Textual and Linguistic Conventions Workshops - Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Four consecutive workshops on the academic writing conventions: Journal articles, Developing arguments, Using sources, Editing techniques.
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R Basics
R is free and powerful software for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. Suitable for students with a basic understanding of statistics
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Conference Posters Workshop
Demonstrates the features of an effective conference poster.
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Structuring Conference Presentation Workshop
Practical strategies to help you prepare and deliver an effective conference presentation.
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LinkedIn Workshop
Careers Centre Workshop. Learn how to create and use a LinkedIn profile.
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International Student Induction - Jul
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Domestic Student Induction - Jul
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Hacky Hour - Jul
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Friday morning.
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Typography: GRS Writing Group
Informal monthly meeting. This month the meeting will discuss typographic choices for your thesis.
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ANOVA, Linear and Logistic Regression
This course covers techniques that can be used to analyse data with continuous and categorical variables.
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Word for Thesis Writers Workshop
[FULLY BOOKED - Please register for repeat workshop on AUG 10].This hands-on workshop explores useful word functions for thesis writing.
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Writing Retreat
Five day retreat focussing on supporting students to write their thesis or other piece of research writing.
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Writing Retreat
Five day retreat focussing on supporting students to write and receive feedback from peers. Optional workshops are included in the retreat.
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Thesis as a Series of Papers Workshop
This workshop explores how to prepare and submit a thesis consisting of a series of papers. For Science/Applied Science Students.
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Data Visualisation
This course covers the basics of data visualisation and would be particularly useful for those wishing to learn the basics of statistical data visualisation.
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Social Media for Researchers
Research Support Workshop. Find out how social media can help research engagement and networking, and keeping up to date with the latest developments.
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Research to Thesis Seminar
GRS Seminars are held on the last Friday of every month. Seminar slides are available to download on the GRS seminar webpage.
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Internships, Job Searching and Networking
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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Written Job 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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International Student Induction - Aug
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Domestic Student Induction - Aug
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Hacky Hour - Aug
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Friday morning.
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Hacky Hour - Sep
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Friday morning.
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Limitations: GRS Writing Group
Informal monthly meeting. This month the meeting will focus on how to write effectively about the limitations of studies.
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PAWES Course
This short, face-to-face program is for staff and students who will be working with animals for research or teaching purposes at UWA.
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Word for Thesis Writers Workshop
This hands-on workshop explores useful word functions for thesis writing.
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Logic and Coherence Workshops - Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences
Three consecutive workshops on Establishing Logic and Coherence in Academic Writing: Sentences and paragraphs, Brevity and power, Cohesion
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Introduction to Academic Writing Workshop
[FULLY BOOKED - Please register for repeat workshop on DEC 12]. Best writing practices, how to draft and how to edit efficiently.
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Writing Revision Strategies Seminar
GRS Seminars are held on the last Friday of every month. Seminar slides are available to download on the GRS seminar webpage.
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International Student Induction - Sep
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Domestic Student Induction - Sep
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Posters: GRS Writing Group
Informal monthly meeting. This month the meeting will focus on preparing and presenting a conference poster.
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Thesis Structures 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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International Student Induction - Oct
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Domestic Student Induction - Oct
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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How to Prepare and Submit a UWA Research Proposal Seminar
GRS Seminars are held on the last Friday of every month. Seminar slides are available to download on the GRS seminar webpage.
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Feedback: GRS Writing Group
Informal monthly meeting. This month the meeting will focus on strategies for receiving and responding to academic writing feedback.
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Hacky Hour - Oct
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Friday morning.
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PAWES Course
This short, face-to-face program is for staff and students who will be working with animals for research or teaching purposes at UWA.
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Thesis as a Series of Papers Workshop
This workshop explores how to prepare and submit a thesis consisting of a series of papers. For Science/Applied Science Students.
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Thesis Examination at UWA Seminar
GRS Seminars are held on the last Friday of every month. Seminar slides are available to download on the GRS seminar webpage.
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Domestic Student Induction - Nov
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Procrastination: GRS Writing Group
Informal monthly meeting. This month the meeting will focus on strategies for recognising and eliminating procrastination from academic writing routines.
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Hacky Hour - Dec
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Friday morning.
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Hacky Hour - Nov
An informal gathering for students working with software and data. Runs every Friday morning.
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International Student Induction - Nov
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Write a Journal Paper Workshop
This workshop explores how to prepare and submit a journal paper for publication. For Science/Applied Science Students.
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Introductory Statistics
Descriptive statistics, data exploration, basic categorical data analysis, simple linear regression and basic analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SPSS.
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R Basics
R is free and powerful software for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. Suitable for students with a basic understanding of statistics
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Academic and Non-academic Careers Seminar
GRS Seminars are held on the last Friday of every month. Seminar slides are available to download on the GRS seminar webpage.
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International Student Induction - Dec
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Domestic Student Induction - Dec
Informal induction for domestic students newly enrolled in the GRS
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Mindmapping: GRS Writing Group
Informal monthly meeting. This month the meeting will focus on creating academic writing drafts from mind maps.
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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.
