2009 CAPA Postgrad Roadshow - ACT

CAPA was pleased to present the first CAPA Roadshow in ACT, generously supported by the Australian National University (ANU) and timed to coincide with HASS on the Hill on Wednesday 28 October 2009 in the Haydon Allen Lecture Theatre.

Registration was free and open to all postgraduate students based in the ACT.

Program

Sessions and Presenters

The 7 Secrets of Highly Successful Postgraduate Students

What are the things that postgrad students do to finish on time, to overcome isolation, doubt and writers’ block, and to enjoy the process? And just as importantly what do they do in order to spend guilt-free time with their family and friends and perhaps even have holidays? If this sounds appealing, then this session will of particular use to you.

The 7 Secrets of Highly Successful Postgraduate Students will describe the key habits that will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete your degree. Just as importantly, these habits can greatly reduce the stress and increase the pleasure involved in completing postgraduate study.

The course will help you to understand how to increase your effectiveness and outcomes in the following key areas:
* how you deal with your supervisor
* how you structure your study time
* your attitude in relation to your PhD
* dealing with writer’s block or having difficulty writing
* getting the help you need when you are stuck
* juggling multiple commitments and never having enough time
* keeping on going when the going gets tough

CAPA Roadshow participants received a free book, The 7 Secrets of Highly Successful PhD Students (RRP $8.95), as part of this session.

Maria Gardiner is a leading cognitive behavioural coach and clinical psychologist who has coached many of Australia's medical, academic, industry and government executives over the last fifteen years. She is widely recognised as an authority on mentoring, and is the architect of the highly acclaimed Flinders University mentoring scheme, now being rolled out nationally across Australian universities. Maria is also a widely respected researcher, holding an adjunct research associate position in the School of Psychology at Flinders University and has co-authored five books with Hugh Kearns, including The 7 Secrets of Highly Successful PhD Students.

Program enquiries – please contact Sarah Robins, sarah@capa.edu.au

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