HDR Week - Graduate School Career Development Framework - University of Queensland

Celebrating the contribution our HDRs make to UQ and beyond.

HDR Candidates play an important role within The University of Queensland. HDR Week is a chance to celebrate our HDR candidates and thank them for their contributions. The week includes networking events and social activities to recognise the hard work they put into their HDR journey and the important contribution they make to our university community. In 2025, in partnership with the UQ Association of Postgraduate Students (APS), we will celebrate HDR Week from 24-28 November.

Upcoming
Past

Wombats and Koalas Encounter

28 November 2025 12:00pm–2:00pm

Come hang out with some of Australia’s cutest animals - koalas and wombats!

Data session at DCI-5 conference

27 November 2025 3:30pm–5:00pm

We will do a micro-level analysis of what is happening in the data, how meaning is constructed, how relationships between the interactants are built and what social phenomena are visible in the conversational data.

PhD Coffee Catch-up

27 November 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm

This monthly gathering is designed especially for HDR students, offering a welcoming, informal space to step out of your academic bubble and connect with peers across faculties.

Story Moods with Kathleen Jennings [St Lucia]

27 November 2025 10:30am–12:30pm

in Communication

Explore a technique for quickly understanding what makes a short story work, start building up your own stories, and learn tricks you can adapt to other forms of writing.

Career Journey Seminar - Industry Engagement

27 November 2025 10:00am–11:30am

This seminar is designed for HDRs and ECRs seeking to gain valuable career insight by exploring senior researchers' journeys.

HDR x ECR Mixer

26 November 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm

Join us for the HDR x ECR Mixer where we connect, share experiences, and build meaningful professional relationships during HDR Week.

HASS Faculty - HDR Careers Event

25 November 2025 3:00pm–5:00pm

During HDR week, we invite current HASS PhD candidates who are interested in exploring a range of career pathways both within and beyond academia to this special event.

BEL Management HDR Social Lunch - Meet, Mingle, & Pizza

25 November 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm

HDR social lunch for Management HDRs from the BEL Faculty.

HDR Hampers

25 November 2025 12:00pm–2:00pm

During Graduate School and APS HDR Week, we will be giving away 100 free food hampers to HDR students! Each hamper will be filled with goodies and essentials, including nutritious snacks, pantry staples, and treats to help keep you energised and focused.

Promises, Perils and Possibilities: AI in Research and Scholarly Publishing

25 November 2025 9:00am–11:00am

Join us for a dynamic event exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence across the research lifecycle and the scholarly publishing process.

The PhD Picnic

24 November 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm

Come to our PhD Picnic and enjoy sharing food and connecting with likeminded students and researchers.

Optimising Wellbeing throughout your HDR Journey [Gatton]

20 November 2025 10:00am–11:30am

in Candidature management

This workshop aims to assist HDR students to manage stress, to open conversations about wellbeing and to access UQ support services and resources. This workshop is delivered face to face at Gatton campus.

School of Education Postgraduate Research Conference

23 November 2024 9:00am–5:00pm

The School of Education will host a conference for postgraduate research students from UQ and other universities across South-East Queensland

Outdoor Movie Night

22 November 2024 4:00pm–8:00pm

Join the Association of Postgraduate Students for a movie night. Complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn will be provided for your enjoyment. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind and relax.

Cozy bean bags for ultimate relaxation
Warm, delicious hot chocolate
Freshly popped popcorn
A fun-filled atmosphere
An opportunity to meet new friends
Family-friendly activities from 4-5pm
Movie from 5-8pm

End of Year Luncheon

22 November 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm

Join us as we wrap up the year with a festive and relaxing luncheon dedicated to our postgrad community!

Puppies, Koalas and Wombats Pawsgrad Party

21 November 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm

Come celebrate HDR Week with some of the furriest dogtoral candidates around.

HDR Week Food Hampers

21 November 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm

During Graduate School and APS HDR Week, the UQU Student Rights Department will be giving away 200 free food hampers to HDR students!

Festive Feast: : A Grand Holiday Sit-Down Dinner

20 November 2024 4:00pm–8:00pm

Get into the holiday spirit at Festive Feast, an evening designed to make this Christmas season one to remember.

PrePaid APCs!

20 November 2024 3:00pm–4:00pm

PrePaid APCs! UQ Library can help fund publishing activities and advise on publishing strategy

EAIT/HASS HDR Debate 2024: The analogue world was more relaxing

20 November 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm

Come and watch HASS and EAIT HDRs team up to tackle a topic that sparks passionate discourse!

Canvas & Convo

20 November 2024 10:00am–2:00pm

Soothe your mind as you play with colour and texture at our canvas painting workshop. Whether you're a secret Van Gogh, or a finger painting pro looking to advance this workshop is for you.

Food Truck Fiesta

20 November 2024 10:00am–2:00pm

A variety of food trucks in The Great Court for you to select from.

HDR Week - Speedfriending

19 November 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm

Need some new uni brunch buddies? Or looking for a friend to do study seshes with? Speed Friending is the event for you!

LinkedIn Headshots - SOLD OUT

19 November 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm

Kickstart your career with a professional-looking headshot! On online platforms such as LinkedIn, a nice profile picture is essential to demonstrate your professionalism. Get your FREE headshot by registering for this session.

HDR Treasure Hunt and Make Your Mark Paint and Sip [Gatton]

18 November 2024 2:30pm–4:00pm

End the day with an exciting treasure hunt and a fun collaborative art session with a twist!

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