Graduate Research School Career Development Framework

HDR Week 2026 - 23 to 27 November

Celebrating the contribution our HDR candidates 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 2026,  in partnership with the UQ Association of Postgraduate Students (APS), we will celebrate HDR Week from 23-27 November.

The 6th International Conference on Discourse, Culture & Interaction

23 November 2026 9:00am–6:00pm
 
in HDR Week
The 6th International Conference on Discourse, Culture & Interaction (DCI-6) that will take place on November 23-25 provides a forum for researchers in the areas of Pragmatics, (Applied) Linguistics, Discourse Studies among others to share their research.
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Using strengths to effectively work in teams [St Lucia]

23 November 2026 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Working with others
Learn about your unique strengths and how you can leverage these to work effectively in teams. REGISTRATION CLOSES 11 November.
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Gatton HDR Lunch & Hampers

23 November 2026 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Take a break from research and connect with fellow HDR students over a free lunch. It’s a great opportunity to meet other HDR students, catch up with friends, and enjoy some time together outside the lab or office.
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Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism [St Lucia]

23 November 2026 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Candidature management
This workshop will dispel the common myth that perfectionism is a good thing that is a characteristic of high achievers, and use a cognitive behavioural approach to overcoming perfectionist behaviours and thought processes. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus.
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HDR Herston Coffee & Lunch

24 November 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Join us as we celebrate UQ Graduate Research School and APS HDR Week: Take a break from research and enjoy a free lunch at Cafe Dose. Connect with fellow HDR students, unwind, and celebrate the postgraduate research community.
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Resilient researcher: Resilience when remote [Webinar]

24 November 2026 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Candidature management
This webinar is designed to assist HDR candidates researching in remote locations. For instance, this may occur when you are away collecting data or are based interstate or even overseas.
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HDR Picnic Fiesta

24 November 2026 12:00pm–4:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Come to our PhD Picnic and enjoy sharing food and connecting with likeminded students and researchers.
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Promoting methodological rigour within qualitative research: Practical tools and contemporary insights [webinar]

24 November 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Research design
Learn practical tools to strengthen methodological rigour in qualitative health research.
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Career shaping: Resume and selection criteria [webinar]

25 November 2026 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in Career planning
Write a great resume tailored to your audience and learn how to respond to selection criteria.
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HDR Hampers

25 November 2026 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in HDR Week
During Graduate Research School and APS HDR Week, we will be giving away 100 free hampers to HDR students! Each hamper will be filled with goodies to help keep you energised and focused.
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