HDR Pre-Forum Workshop 2025
Friday 15th August 2025
5-7 pm
WAIER is proud to present our fifth HDR pre-Forum workshop. Designed to connect our educational research candidates across all Western Australian tertiary institutions this two-hour workshop will provide interactive learning and peer to peer connections to build your professional connections.
Who Should Attend: Hear from the Experts! This HDR workshop will feature presentations from colleagues who have recently completed their PHD at WA Universities. Learn first-hand what contributed to their success, how they overcame barriers, and what advice they have for those who are still on the journey. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and network with other HDR students.
- Date: Friday 15th August 2025
- Time: 5-7 pm Registration begins at 4:45
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: Boola Katitjin, Murdoch University
- Equipment: Participants are required to bring their own laptops.
- Dinner (optional-your own cost) 7:00 at a local venue-join us if you would like to continue the conversations and network with fellow researchers.
Cost:
HDR Forum – Free with Forum attendance
HDR student Forum and WAIER Forum – $100 Members. $130 Non-members
Early bird Registration by Friday August 1st
Please see Forum page for payment link
Facilitator Dr Cindy Ann Smith
Dr. Cindy Ann Smith serves as a Lecturer and Researcher in the School of Education Curtin University supporting the active engagement and learning of pre-service educators. Cindy believes strongly in providing students with authentic learning experiences to be prepared to support a diverse range of students, consulting regularly with schools and industry regarding effective and inclusive learning and work environments for neurodiverse persons. Dr. Smith has extensive classroom experience teaching children with severe emotional/behavioral disorders, particularly those whose behaviors manifest as a result of childhood trauma, or neurological differences such as Autism or ADHD.
