Activities and Timelines

The main activities of this course take place during a five-day residential school in September. Attendance is compulsory for both on-campus and external students. Participation involves the entire week with some unstructured time to consult with your potential USQ project supervisors and other staff. Normally, the week starts on Monday morning at 8am and finishes on Friday afternoon at 2 pm.

On-campus students are encouraged to attend the introductory lecture in Week 1, a recording and slides are made available for external students. Students should regularly check the USQStudyDesk for this course for additional information and changes.

As part of this course students have to undertake a number of individual activities. Prior selection of activities at the residential school is compulsory. We will publish a more detailed program prior to residential school on StudyDesk and you will receive a printed copy during registration on Monday.

Prior to Residential School

• Go through the study material and complete the course quiz.
• Attend introductory lecture (on-campus students only).
• Undertake pre-residential school activities on StudyDesk and select appropriate USQ CPD activities.

During Residential School you will attend the following sessions:

• Opening Lecture (Monday morning)
• Project Workshops – Parts 1 &2 (Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon)
• Meet your Peers  (Monday morning)
• Meet your Supervisor (Monday morning)
• Two USQ CPD Activities (Monday afternoon/Tuesday)
• Professional Lecture (Tuesday evening)
• Presentation Skills Workshop (Wednesday)
• Research @ USQ (Wedneday)
• Project Conference (Thursday and Friday)

By the end of the res school you will be able to complete your online portfolio on StudyDesk.

By the end of semester

• Complete your own CPD activity.

Please note that this list is subject to change. Please see the up-to-date program for more details.