Contact

The Graduate School has a number of communication channels including hard copy publications, email newsletters, websites, social media, and an intranet for UQ staff. We can also assist with scholarship advertising, student recruitment, and information dissemination to the HDR cohort.

graduateschool@uq.edu.au

Wonder of Science Program promotes a STEM culture in Queensland schools. Wonder of Science's Young Science Ambassadors are selected PhD candidates who visit participating schools, working with students on challenging tasks and supporting them in STEM development.

Robyn Bull, Program Manager
+61 7 3346 0530

robyn.bull@uq.edu.au

Visit the Wonder of Science website

The Global Change Scholars Program is an initiative designed to produce research leaders who will possess deep understanding of global trends, the challenges and opportunities they present, and an awareness of how to drive the changes necessary for us to build sustainable futures.

Dr Skye Doherty, Global Change Scholars Program coordinator
+61 7 3346 0503

graduateschool@uq.edu.au

Learn more about the Global Change Scholars Program

Bec Hawkins

+61 7 3346 1370
 exec.assist@gradschool.uq.edu.au

Professor Helen Klaebe

+61 7 3346 1370

dean@gradschool.uq.edu.au

Researcher biography

Professor Klaebe joins UQ from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) where she was the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research & Engagement) and former Dean of Research & Research Training. In this role, she led the strategy and management of the University’s Higher Degree Research (HDR) program, in collaboration with Faculties, Institutes and the International Division, and implemented career development and training activities for researchers.

Professor Klaebe is a leader in research development and training engagement activities, and has contributed greatly to research in creative writing, transmedia storytelling, narrative methodologies, oral and public history, interdisciplinary research, and in the evaluation of the economic, cultural and audience impact of public art programs. Professor Klaebe’s research reputation has been built on implementing creative ways of writing and presenting stories for communities, institutions, and organisations.

Professor Klaebe has served on the Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR), tasked with promoting excellence in research training and scholarship. Prior to these roles, Helen was Assistant Dean of Research and International Engagement in QUT’s Creative Industries Faculty. She has also achieved the status of Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), is a Queensland Smithsonian Fellow and has a PhD, MA(Res), MEd(HigherEd) and BA(Creative Writing).

Associate Professor Pierre Benckendorff

+61 7 3346 1370

deputydean@gradschool.uq.edu.au

Researcher biography

Associate Professor Benckendorff is an award-winning educator and researcher specialising in tourism, technology, design, higher education and training. He completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate training at James Cook University, where he was awarded a University Medal. He was awarded a national citation for contributions to student learning in 2007.

Over the last two decades, Pierre has also been actively involved in a number of academic and industry research projects totalling over AUD 1 million in grant funding. He has also worked with state government and tourism operators on a number of regional projects. He has co-authored over 100 publications in leading international journals and is a regular speaker at tourism research conferences. Pierre is on the editorial board of several leading academic journals and is a regular reviewer of papers. He has also co-authored one of the leading textbooks on tourism and information technology. Pierre has a strong track record supervising honours, masters and PhD projects in tourism and education.

Pierre has held several teaching and learning leadership positions at The University of Queensland and James Cook University in Australia. He is a former Chair of the Queensland Tourism Awards judging panel and a judge for the Australian Tourism Awards. His passion for travel and tourism has taken him to some of the world’s leading theme parks and airports, the major cities of Europe and North America, the African Savannah and the bustling streets of Asia. He has also travelled extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Belinda Bern

+61 7 3346 1370

directorgs@gradschool.uq.edu.au

Biography

Belinda has over 10 years’ experience at UQ and has a background in education and research management. In her role as Director of the Graduate School she oversees and manages the development and delivery of research student services and processes for The University of Queensland.

Prior to joining the Graduate School, Belinda was the Research Manager for the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology at UQ. Her strong communication and project management skills enabled her to achieve successful outcomes for the Faculty in the areas of research and research training. Previously Belinda has also worked in academic programs management and educational development roles and started her career as a secondary mathematics teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Mathematics, a Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Master of Educational Studies (Leadership).

In the Graduate School, Belinda is working to further enhance UQ’s reputation for quality and excellence in research training through the development and delivery of key strategic initiatives.

Dr Daniel Walker

+61 7 3346 0503

deputydirector@gradschool.uq.edu.au

Kate Swanson

+61 7 3346 0503

graduateschool@uq.edu.au

Business Analyst

Sam Ferguson

+61 7 3346 0514

graduateschool@uq.edu.au

Higher Degree by Research Partnerships Manager

Leonard Fitzpatrick

+61 7 3365 3477

agreements@gradschool.uq.edu.au