Faculty of Medicine HDR Symposium
We invite you to register for the 2023 Faculty of Medicine Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Symposium, being held on Tuesday 21 November 2023 at TRI Auditorium, Woolloongabba (and via Zoom).
The symposium will feature presentations and a panel discussion relevant for HDR students across all fields in the faculty. Learn about career pathways, industry internships, how to use AI tools in research, and how to care for your own health and wellbeing during your candidature. This symposium aims to connect you to researchers and HDRs from across the Faculty of Medicine to foster collaborations, build a supportive network and boost your training as a researcher.
HDR candidates at all stages of their candidature are encouraged to attend the symposium and submit a poster for the poster display. Please register for this free event by Thursday 16 November via the registration link below for catering purposes or for the Zoom link for those unable to make it in person.
Program
Download the program (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Time | Session |
|---|---|
8:30am-9:00am | Registration & Poster Set-up |
9:00am-9:10am | Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country |
9:10am-9:30am | 2023 Faculty of Medicine PhD Graduate of the Year Award – Announcement & Presentation |
9:30am-10:45am | |
10:45am-11:15am | Morning Tea + Posters |
11:15am-12:30pm | Panel session: Industry placements – how to make the most out of the experience Jodie Brennan, Ara Cho, Aleysha Martin, Dr Samreen Naz Shaikh, Dr Selwin Samuel |
12:30pm-1:30pm | Lunch + Posters |
1:30pm-2:45pm | Presentation session 2: HDR Health & Wellbeing Optimising Wellbeing as a HDR Student Letitia Norton Sleeping for success: An essential pillar of wellbeing during the HDR journey Dr Dan Sullivan |
2:45pm-3:15pm | Afternoon Tea + Posters |
3:15pm-4:30pm | Presentation session 3: Generative AI: The dos and don’ts Ryan Jesson & Lars Eriksson |
4:30-4:40 | Conclusion Ida Tornvall |
5:00pm onwards | Informal social networking at The Norman Hotel, 102 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba |