Thesis Boot Camp
Have you begun writing up your thesis? Yes? Do you need a bit of support? The Faculty of Science are offering all PhD students the opportunity to participate in the Science Thesis Boot Camp from 19 to 21 October.
This extremely popular weekend event is fully catered and facilitated by experienced academic staff.
Places are strictly limited, so express your interest today! Where applications exceed quota, we will make offers based upon expected submission dates.
Program
Day 1 – Friday 19 October
Time | Est. time (min) | Details |
4.00pm | 20 mins | Arrival/payment for event ($25 cash – please ensure you have exact amount). |
4.20pm | 10 mins | Official Welcome |
4.30pm | 15 mins | Presentation from Dr. Madeline Yewers – Tips and tricks from a recent PhD graduate |
4.45pm | 10 mins | Introduction to Academic Facilitator A/Prof Devi Stuart-Fox, clarification of the purpose of the weekend |
4.55pm | 15 mins | Group discussion of pre-written objectives |
5.10pm | 30 mins | Group ice-breaker |
5.40pm | 20 mins | Dinner |
6.00pm | 2 hours | Intensive writing period |
8.00pm | – | End of day |
Day 2 – Saturday 20 October
Time | Est. time (min) | Details |
9.30am | 20 mins | Group discussion on individual progress |
9.50am | 1 hour | Intensive writing period |
10.50am | 20 mins | Morning Tea |
11.10am | 2 hours | Intensive writing period |
1.10pm | 50 mins | Lunch |
2.00pm | 10 mins | Strategies for successful writing discussion |
2.10pm | 1 hour 50 mins | Intensive writing period |
4.00pm | 30 mins | Afternoon Tea |
4.30pm | 2 hours | Intensive writing period |
6.30pm | – | End of day |
Day 3 – Sunday 21 October
Time | Est. time (min) | Details |
9.30am | 10 mins | Group discussion on progress of writing |
9.40am | 1 hour | Intensive writing period |
10.40am | 20 mins | Morning Tea |
11.00am | 2 hours | Intensive writing period |
1.00pm | 1 hour | Lunch |
2.00pm | 10 mins | Strategies for successful writing discussion |
2.10pm | 1 hour 50 mins | Intensive writing period |
4.00pm | 30 mins | Afternoon Tea |
4.30pm | 1 hour 50 mins | Intensive writing period |
6.20pm | 10 mins | Conclusion |
6.30pm | – | End of day/End of Thesis Boot Camp |