School of Civil Engineering HDR Induction Information

Welcome to the start of your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Program at UQ. The information below is a quick reference resource to help you settle into your enrolling unit, the School of Civil Engineering.

Visit the School website and learn about its research strengths and culture.

Below is a list of useful sites for you to access. Please be aware that you will only be able to access these sites once you have been formally enrolled. For some sites, such as online training, you will need to wait until you receive a workday Login from HR, which can take up to 3 weeks from commencement.

Getting Started Checklist - Review and Action
HDR Orientation - Register
HDR E-Handbook - Read Now
Graduate School - Contact Us

Key People

Key Information

What	How
Building/Lab Access	All building/lab access is via swipe with your student ID card, which can be activated by sending your name, student ID and building/room/lab number to eait.facilities@uq.edu.au . Please ensure you have completed all required building/lab inductions prior to requesting access.
Desk Allocation	The School Manager coordinates space and assigns desks for all HDR students.If students haven't received an email with details of the room, desk and PC, they can reach out to School Academic Administration on enquiries@civil.uq.edu.au.
Equipment Requests	The standard EAIT PC Desktop package is provided to you (the School Academic Administration will order the PC for you). The EAIT Helpdesk will then arrange computer deployment to your desk, and activate your access to the required EAIT systems and accounts. If you require additional equipment (for example, laptops/specific software) please speak to your Principal Advisor. Your Principal Advisor will need to liaise directly with EAIT Helpdesk to make arrangements.
Health Safety and Wellness Compliance	For general advice on your project, you should contact your advisory team. Please contact the School’s WHS coordinator if you have any concerns or queries about safety at the school. More information can be found here: https://civil.uq.edu.au/health-and-safety. There is also a UQ-wide website that covers Health and Safety requirements in the workplace.
Printer Setup Instructions	Please contact EAIT Helpdesk helpdesk@eait.uq.edu.au
Seminar Series/Key Events	School Seminar Series All School Events
HDR Social Group	N/A
HDR Funding	Please contact your Principal Advisor to discuss funding to support research-related activities (for example, travel)
Specialised HDR training	Please discuss HSW requirements with your Principal Advisor. Building and lab HSW inductions and checklists need to be completed.