Research Well: Connect, Balance & Recharge
Description
Feeling the pressure of thesis, or looking for a chance to connect with fellow researchers? Join us for Research Well: Connect, Balance & Recharge, a relaxed catch-up morning for HDR candidates, finishing with a gentle yoga session to help you restore and refresh your mind. 🧘✨
You're welcome to attend one or both parts. Yoga places are limited to 25, so please save the time in your diaries asap.
🌿Theme: Research Well: Connect, Balance & Recharge
📅 Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
WHY ATTEND:
Practical skills: Learn concrete strategies for managing HDR workloads: breaking down goals, meeting deadlines and communicating expectations with supervisors.
Normalising challenges: Acknowledge that stress, procrastination and isolation are common during candidature and lower the barrier to seeking support.
Cross-campus connection: Get to know candidates from all three campuses and build peer support networks.
Student voice: Share your ideas for HDR activities in 2027 to guide the reps’ future planning.
💬 Part 1 | Professional Development & Networking (10:30–11:30 am)
📍 Venue: City East Campus (CE Marjoribanks 1.26 Santos Collaborative Theatre)
☕ Free snacks and drinks provided!
📚 A short talk on managing your HDR workload and looking after yourself during candidature
🗣️ Hear from a fellow candidate about challenges along the way and what helped
🤝 Meet HDR peers from other campuses in small groups
💡 Share your ideas for HDR activities in 2027
🧘 Part 2 | Relaxed Yoga Session (12:00–1:00 pm) with a professional instructor
📍 Venue: ground floor studio of the George Murray
A beginner-friendly session to release desk-related tension. All levels welcome! Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle 💧
Yoga mats will be provided by the venue.
We look forward to seeing you there! 😊
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