Secrets of Highly Successful Research Students

This workshop describes the key habits that research and experience with thousands of students indicate will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete your PhD. Just as importantly, these habits can greatly reduce the stress and increase the pleasure involved in completing a PhD.

The workshop helps you to understand how to increase your effectiveness and outcomes in the following key areas:

• how you deal with your supervisor
• how you structure your study time
• your attitude (or lack thereof!) in relation to your research
• dealing with writer’s block or having difficulty writing
• getting the help you need when you are stuck
• juggling multiple commitments and never having enough time
• keeping on going when the going gets tough

Hugh Kearns is best known as a lecturer and researcher with international expertise in the area of self-management. He draws on the latest research in psychology and education and applies this to high performing groups such as PhD students, academic staff, medical professionals and senior executives. In 2008 he was invited to present at the prestigious US Council of Graduate Schools and regularly lectures at universities across Australia, the UK and Ireland. He has received a national teaching award in recognition of his innovative approach and outstanding outcomes. As a co-author with Maria Gardiner, he has published five books which are in high demand both in Australia and internationally.

He is based at Flinders University in Adelaide. Further information can be seen at:

http://www.ithinkwell.com.au/services