Postgrad Journal
A space for you to explore trending topics, get tips on how you can progress or change careers, and understand how postgrad study can help you achieve your goals.
28 Nov 2023
Six smart strategies to fund your Postgraduate journey
Embarking on postgraduate studies is a significant step, whether you're aiming for a career change or looking to advance in your current field.
13 Nov 2023
Anytime, Anywhere: Online learning means postgrad can work for you
In the end it all comes back to flexibility. Take it from Master of Business Psychology student Michael Waring, who is completing his degree 100% online while working full-time.
13 Nov 2023
Discovering the spark: how teaching ignites lifelong learning
Teaching is not merely a job; it's a calling that offers a lifetime of opportunities for personal and professional growth. In a recent LinkedIn Live session, Kylee Owen, Principal of Callaghan College and proud University of Newcastle Alumna, shared her insights into what makes teaching a unique and fulfilling career.
24 May 2023
Project Management: A Qualification in Demand
Every industry relies on quality project management to deliver projects on time, on budget, and according to expectations. Project managers oversee the entire project lifecycle, from planning to execution and monitoring.
22 Mar 2023
Upskill quickly with a Graduate Certificate
Ready to upskill, but not sure where to get started? Did you know, you can complete your Graduate Certificate and receive a postgraduate qualification in as little as 6 months?
7 Mar 2023
Cyber Security is the way of the future
Studying Cyber Security provides fundamental knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of security services, their key mechanisms, attacks and how to improve systems for the future.
24 Nov 2022
Balancing Work, Life and Study
With more and more people wanting to achieve a better balance between their life priorities, it is important to understand what balance actually means – is it an objective, is it a repeating cycle of events, or is it a state of mind?
7 Nov 2022
Top things you should know before applying for Postgrad study
Applying to study a postgraduate qualification may seem like a big decision that requires a lot of thinking and analysing. But don’t worry, we have put together some key steps that you can take to make the process easier!
28 Jul 2022
Working for Yourself: Upskilling through Postgrad Study
Whilst many professionals are taking a traditional career route, there are others taking the leap and turning to self-employment. Postgrad study could help you succeed.
14 Jun 2022
Transition back into the workforce with postgraduate study
Increased competition in the workforce combined with the volatile nature of the job market has led to a greater emphasis on using postgraduate qualifications to ensure currency of skills and maintaining a competitive advantage for working professionals.
3 Jun 2022
Why do postgrad study?
In an ever-changing world, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that your skills are up-to-date.
11 May 2022
Why should you pursue a career in Data Science?
Equip yourself with the latest skills to deliver the needs of tomorrow’s workplace.
16 Nov 2021
How to future-proof yourself through reskilling and upskilling
The need to upskill has become a critical concern for employers all over the world.
16 Nov 2021
How to change careers: tips to landing your dream job
Have you been thinking about changing jobs? Most people change careers at least once or twice in their working lives. Whatever the reason for wanting change, it’s worthwhile taking the time to reflect upon where you are in your career and where you’d like to be in some years from now.
16 Nov 2021
How to become more job-ready with soft skills
Take a moment to ponder this: “How job-ready are you?” There is a divide between how ‘job-ready’ organisations view candidates as being, and how job-ready those candidates view themselves as being.
3 Nov 2020
Skills and job trends now and into the future
We find ourselves in the aftermath of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which wreaked havoc on the Australian economy. Although the unemployment rate peaked in July 2020, job security is still at an all-time low.
2 Nov 2020
5 ways to future-proof yourself in a recession
The hospitality and arts sectors have been heavily impacted by COVID-19 over the majority of 2020. How this will play out in the future is yet to be determined. However, the demand for graduates in most other professions has now rebounded to roughly what it originally was pre-COVID.
2 Nov 2020
How to boost your employability during the COVID-19 pandemic
In early April 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in 700,000 people losing their jobs in one week during one of the most savage job market downturns in Australian history.
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