We are pleased to inform the following two professional development workshops offered by the University of Queensland to its Global Connect Scheme partner institutions are now open for registration.

We would encourage you to promote the opportunities to participate in these workshops to teaching staff and researchers at your institutions. 

Participation of those workshops are free of charge. 

To participate, participants must register before the registration deadline.

Limited places are available.

1. Embracing a Student-Centred Approach in Education

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the student-centred approach has emerged as a transformative paradigm, shifting the focus from teachers to learners. This method aims to create an engaging learning environment where students take ownership of their education, fostering critical thinking, independent problem-solving, and self-regulation skills. The presentation will highlight the principles of student-centred education and discuss the challenges and opportunities of this approach. It will showcase how a first-year professional engineering course exemplifies the successful implementation of a student-centred approach. This course helps first-year engineering students transition from high school to a more self-disciplined university environment, clarifying industry expectations and essential skill sets. The course has successfully fostered a secure and supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage deeply with their education and develop the skills necessary for their future careers.

Event details:

·Date: Monday 19 August 2024 

·Time: 3.00- 4.30pm (Australian Eastern Standard time)

·Registration link: https://survey.app.uq.edu.au/GCSworkshopstudentapproachineducation. Registration closes on Thursday 15 August 2024.

·Presenter: Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati (The University of Queensland)

2.  Finding metrics for your research publications

Participants in this workshop will learn about various publication databases that are openly available such as Dimensions and PatCite (the Lens).

The workshop will allow participants to develop an understanding of metrics and some of the common metrics indicators available in these databases. Participants will also learn how to develop statements about their research performance which may be used in grant applications.

Event details:

• Date: Tuesday 3 September 202
• Time: 3-4:30pm Australian Eastern Standard time)
• Registration link:  https://survey.app.uq.edu.au/gcs2024_publications_workshop. Registration closes on Thursday 27 August 2024.  
• Presenters:

• Ms Uti Mulatiningsih joined the Research Outputs and Impact team in 2022. Her daily job includes providing training and support to Library staff and others in matters related to research output and impact evaluation. Prior to this role, she served as a Liaison Librarian for both the School of Psychology and the School of Biomedical Sciences within The University of Queensland Library.
• Ms Joy Schonrock has been a member of the Research Outputs and Impact team for 8 years providing detailed metrics reports for individuals, groups of researchers, and the University as well as providing face to face and online training in using metrics tools. Prior to joining the metrics team, Joy worked as a librarian liaising with students and staff of the Science faculty at The University of Queensland.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Contact: Dr Thao Dang, Principal Strategic Partnerships Officer

Email: t.dang4@uq.edu.au