Research Training

The Office of Research is responsible for the provision of research training for candidates and researchers at CQUniversity. The office strives to ensure that the quality of your research experience is of the highest standard possible by the provision of current and timely training to meet the recognised needs of researchers.

The Term 2011 Research Training Calendar can be accessed by clicking here (details subject to change). 

Anyone wishing to register for a research workshop is required to complete a Workshop Registration Form. Attendees will be required to provide proof of supervisor and Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) approval (as required) with the completed form prior to their registration being processed by the Office of Research.

 The process for workshop registration is as follows:

1. Research workshop advertised by the Office of Research.
2. Interested attendees download Workshop Registration Form and complete first section.
3. Interested attendee secures approval either via email or signature on the Workshop Registration Form of their Principal Supervisor and Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) (as required).
4. Completed form is returned either electronically or through the mail to the Office of Research for processing.

 Any research workshop correspondence should be directed to research-training@cqu.edu.au to ensure a quick response.

Workshop attendees are reminded of the Code of Conduct for Candidates and Staff Undertaking Training Offered by the Office of Research.

For assistance with your training enquiry please contact the Manager (Research Higher Degrees).

Travel to attend workshops or training

All candidates are encouraged to visit the Rockhampton campus to attend workshops. Candidates who do not permanently reside at the campus where the workshop is being held may be eligible for funding to assist them in attending the workshop. Funding to attend the workshop may include travel and accommodation. Travel normally includes travel by train or bus or fuel reimbursement, with accommodation supplied by the Capricorn Residential College, attached to the university. Interested participants should complete the Office of Research Travel Request form if not located in the town where the workshop is being held. Travel arrangements cannot be undertaken until the Travel Request form is complete.

2011 Supervisor Conference

The 2011 Supervisor Conference was held in November at the Rockhampton Campus of CQUniversity. For enquiries, email research-training@cqu.edu.au. To view recorded sessions of the 2011 Supervisor Conference, please click here.

Videostreamed Training and Information Sessions

The Office of Research aims to develop a range of videostreamed workshops to assist external candidates and researchers who are not able to travel to Rockhampton. It should be noted that not all workshops offered are able to be presented in this manner. Please follow the prompts to download relevant software.

• 22 July 2009, RTS: Fact and Fiction
• 8th March 2007, Qualitative Research Interviews for Vulnerable Participant Groups: Dr Pam McGrath
• 20th February 2007, Exploring postgraduate student, supervisor and institutional expectations. Enhancing generic skills or more administrivia?: Professor Bill Maher
• 18th July 2006, Publishing Your Research Part 1: Professor Denis Cryle
• 18th July 2006, Publishing Your Research Part 2: Professor Denis Cryle
• 26 May 2006, Research Round Table: Dr Mandy Thomas

Useful links

• Annotated Bibliography of Resources
• Resources available

Candidates

The following workshops are available for research higher degree candidates:

• Academic Writing
• Designing and Conducting Survey Research
• Introduction to Endnote
• Introducing NVivo - software for qualitative data analysis
• Structured Equation Modelling (SEM)
• SPSS
• Writing a Literature Review for PhD and Research masters Students
• Writing a Thesis for PhD & Research Masters Students

For further information please email research-training@cqu.edu.au

Supervisors

Supervisors are encouraged to access fIRST (for Improving Research Supervision and Training).

fIRST provides access to a range of resources that may assist supervisors to improve the quality of their supervision and the postgraduate experience.

Please contact Kerrie Thompson for logon details to access the fIRST website.

Excellence in Research Higher Degree (RHD) Supervision Award

CQUniversity is pleased to acknowledge outstanding Research Higher Degree Supervisors with these awards. Applications normally close on 30 September each year. The procedures for nominating an oustanding RHD supervisor can be found here. A nomination form with all accompanying documentation should be submitted to the Manager (Research Higher Degrees) by the closing date (30 September).