Are you aĀ research student (PhD, Masters, Doctorate,Ā Honours etc), early career researcher, or aspiring academic feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the research world?
Join us for our upcoming online Expert ChatĀ āThriving Through EarlyĀ Career Researchā,Ā an exclusive online event designed to equip you with the essential tools and insights to navigate this crucial phase.
Weāre going LIVE with the Linda Wagner-Martin Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina-Chapil Hill, USA,Ā Prof. David Penn, Ph.D., a seasoned researcher and mentor, who will share his invaluable experiences and practical strategies for success.
To mention only a few things, Prof Penn has published over 200 research articles in top-tier journals, and has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (formerly NASAD), and Stanley Foundation.Ā
His primary research interests have been in the areas of social cognition and psychosocial treatments for schizophrenia.Ā
Throughout his career, he's been a mentor to numerous researchers and has always been a strong advocate for supporting research students and early- and mid-career researchers. He'll share his biggest tips with you all in a no-holds-barred interactive expert chat session!Ā
Make sure to not miss this! Join us:
šļøĀ Date:Ā April 10
ā°Ā Time:Ā 9:00AM AEST, Thursday
šĀ Who Should Attend: PhD, Masters, and other research students
In this session, youāll learn
š«Ā Dr. Penn's decades of experience in navigating the academic landscape.
š« Acquire actionable tips for building a strong research foundation, securing funding, and publishing your work.
š« Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and rewards of conducting research, particularly in specialised fields like social cognition and psychosis.
š« Get your specific questions answered and receive personalised advice.
š« Connect with fellow researchers and build valuable professional relationships.
Donāt miss this opportunity to unlock your next big career move!
This is a LIVE session not to be missed! Bring your questions too!
RegisterĀ for ourĀ FREEĀ Expert Chats
April 10 @ 9:00-10:30am AEST Melbourne Time Australia.
All our events get rave reviews, so don't miss out. Spots are limited! Recordings available š„
About Dr. David Penn, Ph.D.
Dr. David Penn is a Research Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Director of Psychological Services at Early Psychosis Interventions in North Carolina (EPI-NC) at UNC Chapel
"I take this opportunity to thank you and your team for the excellent presentations and the advice/tips on taking on PhD Thesis/Publications. I could not thank you all enough. Your teachings and documents will be a reference for me, not just for my PhD now, but a skill that will be carried on into the future." RM, PhD Student, The Univesity of Melbourne
"Could not be happier to belond to this group! Glad that I found a great team of professionals fully committed with their work and passionate about helping and supporting students in their thesis."Ā BL, Masters Student, Universite catholique de Louvain, Belgium
"I have been working through stuff and Izelle, the slides have been very helpful to keep my structure I feel less stressed. Thank you so much. I don't know how many times I wanna quit but every time I talk to u, I see some light."Ā JW,Ā PhD Student, University of Sydney
"...have been reflecting today just how amazing and dedicated you are with helping students. Exceptional people like you,Ā make all the difference to helping others reach their best selves. It's truly special and feel so grateful to have met you."Ā JM, PhD Student, Monash University
"I am listening to some of the Q&A sessions, and I am getting so much out of them, I wish I had been confident to attend them earlier on - you have no idea how everything in these recordings is helping me so much."Ā BM, PhD Student, RMIT
"10/10! In the last week - since starting this program š, I've achieved more clarity around my thesis and more confidence in my ability to achieve it than in the past three years of my PhD. Honestly. Stress levels have gone from 10 down to a 2."Ā RH, PhD Student, The University of Melbourne
"You are truly an inspiration and always remind me to be positive. It's always amazing speaking to you. Keep doing what you are because it's fantastic."Ā MK, PhD Student, The University of Bradford, UK
Meet Our Team
Izelle Labuschagne, Ph.D.
Founder of Complete Thesis Support & the Thesis Mastermind
She is an accomplished researcher and neuroscientist, with over 16 years of experience. She brings a strong passion to support early-stage researchers. Her student supervision expertise has been the best, with some of her last PhD students passing without corrections, just like she did in her PhD.
Izelle is also aĀ very experienced examiner of all other types of theses (Masters, Doctorate, and Honours)Ā andĀ hasĀ been a panel member or Chair of many student milestone reviews across many universities and institutes for over 12 years.
With a strong team around her, Izelle has a strong passion to empower and lead research students to achieve their thesis goals with ease and confidence so that they can start their dream careers.
Izelle has an impressive track record of publications and has recently published in Nature and Lancet journals.
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Alexandra Gorelik
She brings 17 years of high-quality research experience as an analyst and research methodologist with a background in statistics/data science and quality assurance from an M.Sc. degree in Quality Assurance and Reliability.
She has experience in data management, analytics, and business intelligence, with an established reputation in study design and conduct of both qualitative and quantitative research.
As a passionate teacher, Alex enjoys seeing students excel and grow in their core research skills and in improving others' awareness of the value of the data, ways to maximise data captcha, and the use of existing and novel technologies to collect data. She's experienced in working with students on all various types of theses, especially Honours, Masters, and PhD.
Alex has an impressive track record of publications in top journals and national awards for clinical trails. SheĀ has recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Katherine Anderson
KateĀ brings so much to us a team and to our student cohorts! She values wellness with a goal to create real and positive change and make students' unique journeys rich and fulfilling. She teaches students how to navigate stress, overwhelm, low mood, and all things emotions so that they can expand and manage tricky periods.
Kate teaches students how to set boundaries to have a life balance, and she gives students practical in-the-moment life skills that will be carried into any career.
