Graduate options on offer at UQ Postgraduate Evening

University of Queensland postgraduate programs and the UQ lifestyle will come under the spotlight at a Postgraduate Evening on Monday, August 7 at the University's St Lucia campus.

The evening, dedicated to UQ research and coursework programs, will be at Mayne Hall from 3pm to 7pm.

Deputy Director of UQ's Graduate School and Dean of Postgraduate Students Associate Professor Alan Lawson said postgraduate studies were an increasingly significant part of UQ's offerings.

"UQ offers a full range of options from Graduate Certificates to the Doctor of Philosophy, from Coursework Masters to the newly introduced Professional Doctorates," he said.

"Reports from the Graduate Careers Council of Australia consistently show that postgraduate students have better employment and salary outcomes than bachelor degree students.

"For example, the career relevance and high quality of a UQ PhD is reflected in latest figures showing nearly 80 percent of 1999 graduates have jobs. Of these, over 60 percent are employed at universities in research and/or teaching positions."

Dr Lawson said postgraduate information would be available from the Graduate School, all UQ Faculties, and most of the individual departments or schools at the August 7 event.

UQ Graduate School staff would be available to answer questions about research scholarships, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) enrolments, and general queries about postgraduate study at UQ. Faculty and departmental booths would have staff to provide information about coursework postgraduate programs, specific UQ research strengths, and possibilities for project supervision.

Dr Lawson said the Postgraduate Evening would also feature information about an array of specialty services for UQ postgraduate students.

These UQ sections could assist postgraduate students undertaking research and project work and give students the optimum higher degree experience. These sections include:

- Student Support Services which offer, among other sessions, thesis writing, time management, and project planning sessions.
- UQ Library provides a comprehensive range of services to assist those undertaking postgraduate study; from computer training for research and internet resources to using specific databases and obtaining reading lists for particular study areas.
- UQ Sport helps all students maintain and build on their physical activities, providing consultants for individualised exercise programs, excellent facilities and organisation of team-sports.

Dr Lawson said the Postgraduate Evening was an initiative of UQ's Graduate School and was strongly supported by the Office of the Dean of Students.

Media: Further information: Associate Professor Alan Lawson, telephone 07 3365 3477.

Enquiries can also be directed to communications@mailbox.uq.edu.au