Question 1

Who can attend the workshops?

Accepted Answer

PGRs from any discipline on doctoral programmes and research masters from across the university. This means there will likely be some people that you don’t already know, and people at different stages of their research.

Question 2

What do the workshops involve?

Accepted Answer

You'll be asked to complete a register at the beginning of the workshop and an evaluation form at the end.  Workshops might involve participating in in short tasks, group discussions, asking or answering questions.  Some activities may be completed individually and others in a group.

Question 3

Who delivers the workshops?

Accepted Answer

Academics and professional services staff from the university and external training providers.

Question 4

Where do in person workshops take place?

Accepted Answer

In person workshops are taught in teaching rooms on Singleton Campus and Bay Campus. We usually use seminar style rooms or sometimes PC Labs or lecture theatres.  You'll find out the location of the workshop when you register.

Question 5

What should I bring to a workshop?

Accepted Answer

For in person workshops bring a notebook and pen, or laptop if preferred. It’s a good idea to bring a drink too.  If there are specific things you need to bring, you'll be told about this in advance.

Question 6

Will there be a break?

Accepted Answer

There will be a 5-10 minute break after each hour of delivery.  If you need to take more breaks, just let the training provider know.

PGR steps to success: Getting Started with your Research (Bay Campus)