School of Social Science 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 Social Science.

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	After-hours building and office access is controlled by proximity card (UQ identification card). Contact the School’s Executive Support Officer, Ms Julia-Michel Clark (j.michel-clark@uq.edu.au), to arrange access and book a building induction. Access to the School’s Archaeology labs is managed by the School’s Lab Coordinator, Mr Kelvin Henderson. Contact labtech.socsci@uq.edu.au for information.
Desk Allocation	The School’s Executive Support Officer, Ms Julia-Michel Clark (j.michel-clark@uq.edu.au) coordinates and assigns desks for HDR candidates as part of the local induction.
Equipment Requests	All HDR students in the School are provided with access to a desktop computer. For any IT-related support please contact UQ’s IT HelpDesk. The School has research equipment available, including a laptop, video camera, and audio recording devices; these are managed through the UQ Book It system (access arranged by the Executive Support Officer, Ms Julia-Michel Clark (j.michel-clark@uq.edu.au), at induction).
Health Safety and Wellness Compliance	For general advice on your project you should contact your advisory team. Please contact the School’s Health Safety and Wellness Officer if you have any concerns or queries about safety at the school. There is also a UQ-wide website that covers Health and Safety requirements in the workplace.
Printer Setup Instructions	See the ITS website for instructions and links to additional support and information.
Seminar Series/Key Events	The School organises regular activities each year, including seminars, meetings, and social events. These are advertised through the School of Social Science Newsletter and the School's Events page.
HDR Social Group	The School’s HDR representatives create various formal and informal opportunities across the year. These are advertised through the HDR mailing list and School of Social Science newsletter.
HDR Funding	HDR candidates who have successfully completed confirmation can apply for funding (up to $3500 for PhD; up to $1750 for MPhil). See the School's website for details.
Specialised HDR training	School-based training includes workshops and masterclasses presented by Social Science staff on topics that reflect the changing needs of the cohort. You will be notified of opportunities through the HDR student mailing list and School of Social Science newsletter as they arise.