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Online networking

Description:

Here are five reasons why graduate researchers should build online networks:

  1. Visibility: Showcase your work to a global audience. Increase your chances of being discovered by potential collaborators, employers, and funding bodies.
  2. Connection: Build a robust online network. Connect with fellow researchers, industry professionals, and academic leaders on platforms like LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and Academia.edu.
  3. Career Opportunities: Enhance your online presence to attract job offers, postdoctoral positions, and speaking engagements.
  4. Impact: Amplify the reach and impact of your research. Engage with a broader audience, including policymakers, practitioners, and the general public.
  5. Collaboration: Find and connect with researchers working on similar topics. Foster collaborations that can lead to groundbreaking discoveries and publications.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Creating an Effective Online Profile: Learn how to craft a compelling online presence that highlights your skills, achievements, and research interests.
  • Utilizing Social Media: Discover strategies for using social media platforms to share your research and engage with the academic community.
  • Building Professional Networks: Tips and tricks for expanding your network on LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and other platforms.
  • Showcasing Your Research: Best practices for sharing your publications, presentations, and projects online.
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Graduate Research Students
Venue: TBA
Facilitator(s): Chris Bilsland
Enquiries: gr.development@mq.edu.au
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  1. For GR Candidates, "no shows" will be reported to your Principal Supervisor and Faculty Liaison Coordinator, and may jeopardize your participation in future GR training events.
  2. To cancel your registration, select 'unregister' in your registration confirmation or email the event enquiry contact as soon as possible.
  3. Your MQ ID number is the unique identifier for your registration and will not be disclosed.