Research Well: Connect, Balance & Recharge

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! 😊