Graduate School Career Development Framework

Writing skills

The ability to write well is critical to success in your research degree and a ‘top 10’ skill sought by employers. Learning the strategies for good writing will help you write efficiently.  Knowing not only what to write, but how to write it for a particular audience, will help you communicate your research effectively.

Useful links

Writing a literature review for HDRs [webinar]

15 January 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your literature review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research.
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Introduction to systematic reviews [webinar]

10 March 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop covers systematic reviews that can be used in both qualitative and quantitative studies.

Structuring your writing [webinar]

12 March 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write). Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.

Ethical and Productive Use of Generative AI Tools as an HDR Candidate [Webinar]

20 March 2026 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

Refining your writing [webinar]

16 April 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.

Writing a literature review for HDRs [webinar]

22 April 2026 11:45am–12:45pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your literature review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research.

Beyond the Basics: A Practical Guide to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses [St Lucia]

1 May 2026 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how to prepare your own systematic review in this practical workshop. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Writing a literature review for HDRs [webinar]

29 July 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your literature review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research.

Structuring your writing [webinar]

17 August 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write). Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.

Ethical and Productive Use of Generative AI Tools as an HDR Candidate [Webinar]

11 September 2026 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

Refining your writing [webinar]

24 September 2026 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.

Writing a literature review for HDRs [webinar] [St Lucia]

12 October 2026 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your literature review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research.

Effective writing strategies in research [St Lucia]

23 October 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Join an interactive workshop where experienced academics share practical writing strategies and time-management tips to help HDR students boost research productivity, connect with peers, and put learning into action.

Enhancing academic writing with AI: Strategies, opportunities and considerations [webinar]

29 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
This workshop aims to improve the academic writing skills of Higher Degree by Research students by integrating Generative AI tools like ChatGPT into the writing process, while maintaining academic integrity.

Mastering the literature with GenAI [webinar]

21 August 2025 12:30pm–3:30pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop teaches practical techniques for using Generative AI to support critical thinking in literature reviews through effective prompting, refining outputs, and integrating AI into a rigorous research workflow.

Academic Writing with GenAI [webinar]

19 August 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
This interactive workshop introduces Generative AI tools, exploring their potential and pitfalls in academic writing through hands-on activities, practical strategies, and a focus on enhancing writing integrity and quality.