HDR Employability Symposium
A free program for all UNSW Higher Degree Research candidates.
Elevate your career potential
The Higher Degree Research (HDR) Employability Symposium is a one-day event run in T3 empowering research students to confidently control their career trajectory and help candidates to critically think about their current skills and goals. UNSW Employability is proud to host this event in collaboration with the Graduate Research School and industry partners to identify and equip our higher degree research students with skills that support their transition into the workplace after graduation - applicable for academia as well as industry careers.
Program details
The program will feature a range of opportunities to engage with industry and academic professionals throughout the day. Past programs have included a career planning workshop, discussions on job searching strategies, stories on career transitions, and a networking showcase featuring a range of organisations with an appetite for employing HDR candidates.
Further details for the 2025 Symposium will be made available as they are confirmed.
Information for industry partners
We are currently taking expressions of interest for organisations that would like to connect with research students as part of this one-day symposium which will be held towards the end of 2025. If you would like to support the learning and development of these highly skilled students, please get in touch as there are still spots available to host workshops, participate in panels, or attend the employer showcase.
Benefits for industry partners
- Connect with Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates at UNSW
- Share thought leader insights and build a community with UNSW researchers
- Directly contribute to the career development of HDR candidates, the next generation of innovators
- Build your employer brand awareness amongst UNSW research students.