Learning and development

Researcher Development Support (RDS)

Facilitated by the Graduate Research School, the UTS Library and numerous UTS faculties, these courses and workshops can help you build fundamental research skills, including an understanding of research principles, methodologies, communication, and career pathways, at every stage of your candidature.

The Researcher Development and Support program supports you through the following five main aspects of your HDR study.

Integrating into a culture of research excellence

You’ve joined a community of scholars who are committed to high-quality, globally respected research that makes a significant impact, and you’ll soon be working at the forefront of your field.  Ourworkshops will prepare you to take your place in that community and help you lay solid foundations for success from the beginning.  

Visit HDR Researcher Development Sharepoint or browse all upcoming GRS events on Research Futures, the new HDR student and HDR supervisor professional development hub.

If you've just started your journey as an HDR, visit our Induction Information page.

Demonstrating integrity and respect

UTS is committed to fostering a culture of responsible research conduct in accordance with the principles of honesty, trustworthiness, respect and accountability. These mandatory modules cover the basics of research integrity, research data management, and respectful behaviour towards a safe and inclusive community. 

Development opportunities and support

Designing your research degree journey

UTS encourages our HDRs to understand and take ownership of their own unique research journey from beginning to end, through the GRSP, guided by the HDR Capability Framework. You’ll choose your own development and training opportunities that ensure you’re progressing toward a meaningful conclusion, even as your research and aspirations evolve. 

Cultivating your wellbeing

Wellbeing is a central component of the HDR student experience at UTS. From social events to formal workshops to online toolkits, these opportunities help you develop resilience, strategies of self-care and a strong peer community, so that both you and your research are thriving.

Development opportunities and support

• Be social
  Check out the upcoming HDR Social schedule on Research Futures, or join a UTS club. All HDRs are welcome at the biweekly UTS Research Cafe, which brings together students and staff from across UTS who are passionate about, engage in, coordinate, and conduct research.

• Stay active
  Join the UTS community of social sports teams.

• Design your wellbeing 
  Use these resources to manage your mindset, set healthy boundaries, and balance your time.
• UTS Counselling
  UTS Counselling offers a wide range of resources, including individual and group sessions and self-help resources. Most of their services are free to students.
• Student Assistance Program
  International students overseas can access 24/7 counselling from their home country. Book a confidential phone or online session, using the code "UTS." When you have reached the website, please click on “Contacting Your Student Assistance Program” for the phone number for your location.

ATN Frontiers

ATN Frontiers is an innovative professional development program for Australia’s next generation of PhD and research masters students.

Focusing on the future of research and work, ATN Frontiers develops HDR students’ knowledge, skills, and ability to shape the future of innovation and productivity in industry.

The program supports students to become the work-creators of the future, fostering their ambitions and providing them the skills to take their research further into their careers and industry. ATN Frontiers is free of charge to PhD and research masters students from ATN member universities.

Register to receive updates about upcoming offerings

The program consists of three levels of modules, each open to students from all disciplines and emphasising practical, hands-on strategies to develop your professional capabilities and future success:

• Level 1: Foundations of the Future (Available now)
• Level 2: My Future Master Classes (Available now)
• Level 3: TBC (Coming soon)