Many discipline-specific training and development opportunities are offered by UWA research groups, schools and faculties. More generic opportunities are offered by the Graduate Research School, STUDYSmarter, Library, Institute of Advanced Studies and Careers Centre. Explore for these generic training and professional development opportunities using the lists provided below. Register for specific events using the GRS Events Calendar. Each month you will also be sent a GRS newsletter reminding you of upcoming events. Any questions? Contact a Graduate Education Officer.
Academic writing skills
Research Proposal
- GRS Research Proposal Online Advice
- GRS Writing your Research Proposal Workshop
- GRS Research Proposal Writing Retreat
- GRS feedback Facilitated Writing
Literature review
- GRS Reading Strategies and Literature Review Workshop
- UWA library Research Support Workshops
- StudySmarter Research Series Playlist and Survival guides
Academic writing and thesis writing
- GRS Academic Writing Workshops
- GRS Thesis Writing Workshops
- GRS Writing Retreats
- GRS Facilitated Writing Space
- StudySmarter WRITESmart
- Library Guide Copyright and Higher Degree Theses
Writing papers
- GRS Write a Journal Article Workshop
- GRS Publication prizes
- UWA Library Research Support Workshops
- UWA Library Survival Guides for Researchers
Communication skills
- GRS Conference Skills Workshop
- GRS 3MT competition
- UWA Toastmasters
- StudySmarter RESEARCHSmart Workshops
- TEDxUWA
- Falling Walls, FreshScience, FameLab
Research skills
Getting started
Researcher Development
- GRS Research Productivity Workshop
- GRS Research for Public Engagement Program
- SOCS5911: Fieldwork in Complex and Hostile Places
- Advancing WA Research Education AWARE Program
- Inter-uni Summer School InSPiRE
- WAHTN Research Education and Training Program
- UWA IAS Masterclass
Software training and support
- UWA Library Endnote and Mendeley Training
- GRS Introduction to NVivo Workshop
- ResBaz Research Bazaar
- HackyHourUWA
Statistical support
- UWA Centre Applied Statistics Consultancy and Software Training Courses
Data management, research metrics and copyright
- UWA Library Survival Guides for Researchers
- UWA Library Research Support Workshops
- UWA Library Guide Copyright and Higher Degree Theses
- ANDS 23 (Research data) Things
Research conduct and compliance
Professional development
Careers
- GRS Researcher Training Framework
- UWA Careers Centre Consultations, Workshops, CareerHub
- UWA Extension online courses
Innovation and enterprise
- GRS iPrep
- UWA Innovation Quarter
Internships and mentoring
Teaching
- GRS SPARK Pathway. A Professional Learning program designed to support UWA HDR students with a minimum of six months experience in teaching and/or supporting learning in a higher education. Provides a pathway supporting professional recognition through the Academy Fellowship Scheme. Course work units are also available as part of the Graduate Certificate of Tertiary Teaching
