The 2024 Australian National University Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Orientation Week is about to begin!

Welcome to the Australian National University!

Welcome to all new HDR candidates to joinHDR Orientation Week. FromApril 2ndstartingThis week is packed with face-to-face sharing events and workshops. We will help all HDR candidates get off to a good start in their new studies.

During the morning sessions of this Orientation Week, the Researcher Development department will host a series ofworkshopsandinformation sessionsto help students understand the most basic information. Colleagues from various service departments of the university will also be present to share, giving students the opportunity to fully understand what services ANU offers. Your college will host information sessions and other colorful activities in the afternoon.

You can also choose to attend a free scholar's dinner at University House, and on the last day of Orientation Week, we will organize a free tour and provide lunch.

Other recent HDR-related events:

Scholar Public Relations

The old mantra of 'publish or perish' is quickly being replaced by 'be visible or vanish'. Academic public relations is a series of workshops designed to help you become a better communicator, make you more visible and noticed, and share your research with the world.

Unlock the mysteries of podcasting, make documentaries, host exhibitions, create TikTok videos, and learn from our resident communication expert Simon Clews how to write and present your research findings in a more engaging way.

April 9th | From YouTube to TikTok

April 24th: Working with the Media

Career Doctor 

Entering society after a PhD can be both exciting and daunting. The 'Career Doctor' is here to help you prepare for life after your PhD. The 'Career Doctor' is a series of workshops designed to help you:

• Recognize and appreciate the skills your PhD has provided you

• Understand the key skills employers are looking for

• Effectively 'translate' your skills for non-academic employers

• Identify potential career options and paths

• Explore areas for personal skill development

March 21st | Leaving Academia: What Transferable Skills Do You Have?

April 23rd | Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers

TPR Bootcamp

The Thesis Proposal Review (TPR)—now known as 'Confirmation'—is the first major milestone in your PhD journey that has future implications. In the TPR, you need to outline a clear research question, present your research plan in the form of a literature review, and tell your audience how you will implement these research plans.

This bootcamp will give you time and structured support to help you complete this document to a high standard and prepare your oral presentation.

Come write with us! Please remember: registration will close on April 24, 2024.

April 29th - May 1st: TPR Bootcamp

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Although it is regrettable that the colorful activities of this Orientation Week cannot be shared online with students not on campus, please continue to follow our social media for more HDR content in the future.