Early Stage - Graduate School Career Development Framework

Early candidature is the time to lay the groundwork for successful completion of your degree. It is important that you take the time to think about where you are headed after graduation, and what steps you may need to take to get there. It is also your chance to develop skills that will help you manage your time and avoid procrastination.

Upcoming sessions
Past sessions

Introduction to SPSS (DSCRP) [Dutton Park]

22 May 2026 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research software and programming

This hands-on workshop provides a practical introduction to SPSS, guiding beginners or those looking to build confidence through the essentials of data import, management, and basic statistical analysis. It will be delivered in person at the Dutton Park campus. Registrations close 15 May, 9am.

Three Ss of Resilience [webinar]

22 May 2026 10:00am–11:30am

in Candidature management

Learn strategies to improve resilience in order to better manage the stresses and strains of life, both during the candidature and in your future professional life.

Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

26 May 2026 9:00am–1:00pm

in Research design

Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study.

Impactful presentations: Physical Development [St Lucia]

26 May 2026 9:30am–2:00pm

in Communication

This interactive and highly practical workshop will help you to transforming your physical skills for high energy presentations, enabling you to deliver with clarity and confidence. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus.

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

27 May 2026 9:00am–12:00pm

in Research design

This workshop focusses on the considerations of creating a survey. Registration closes 25 May.

The Principles of Machine Learning (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

28 May 2026 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research software and programming

Learn the core principles of machine learning through practical, Python‑based activities that take you from data preparation to building and evaluating real predictive models. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. Registration closes 9am, 21 May.

Understanding quantitative data and performing descriptive analyses (ISSR) [webinar]

8 June 2026 9:00am–12:00pm

in Research design

This course is intended for HDR students who are new to working with quantitative data, or would like to refresh the basics. Registration closes 9am, 4 June.

Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

9 June 2026 9:00am–12:00pm

in Research design

This workshop provides a brief introduction into qualitative data collection. Registration closes 9am, 5 June.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

15 June 2026 10:30am–12:00pm

in Communication

How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

16 June 2026 9:00am–1:00pm

in Research design

Learn about analysing qualitative data. Registration closes 9am, 11 June.

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Basic statistical ideas for researchers [webinar]

20 May 2026 10:00am–12:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

Learn ideas relating to research design, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

20 May 2026 9:30am–11:00am

in Communication

How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Advanced literature searching [webinar]

19 May 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm

in eResearch and data management

Learn how to use and navigate the UQ Library search engine. Learn strategies to find and identify what you’re looking for, and like a skilled investigator, identify and track down promising additional material. This session is targeted at new HDR students who have little experience with Library searching.

Publishing your research, part 1: Writing and submitting [webinar]

18 May 2026 10:00am–11:30am

in Publishing and authorship

Equip yourself with the tools and practical knowledge to assist you through the writing and submission phase of the publication process. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Consider attending Promoting Your Publications after this.

Effective time management [webinar]

15 May 2026 10:00am–11:30am

in Candidature management

Discover time-management strategies that will help you to ‘work well’ during your research degree.

Logistic Regression (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

14 May 2026 9:00am–5:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

This workshop offers a practical introduction to logistic regression, combining theory with hands-on exercises in R to explore its use in modeling binary outcomes for inference and prediction. Presented face to face at St Lucia campus. Registration closes 7 May at 9am.

HDR Orientation Welcome BBQ [St Lucia]

11 May 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Orientation

Join the Graduate Research School for the opportunity to meet your fellow commencing candidates, Graduate Research School staff who will be assisting you in the HDR journey and also enjoying lunch within the beautiful St Lucia Campus.

HDR Orientation [webinar]

6 May 2026 2:00pm–3:30pm

in Orientation

Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

6 May 2026 10:30am–12:30pm

in Orientation

This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.

Impactful presentations: Script Development [St Lucia]

5 May 2026 9:30am–2:00pm

in Communication

This interactive and highly practical workshop will help you to convert detailed technical research into an audience-friendly and audience-centric script. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus.

How to Make the Most of Your Data: Practical Skills for Research Impact and Visibility [St Lucia]

29 April 2026 10:00am–12:00pm

in eResearch and data management

Learn how to publish high‑quality research data by applying FAIR principles and effective data management to boost impact and visibility.

Exploring and predicting using linear regression in SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

24 April 2026 9:00am–5:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use SPSS to explore, analyse, and interpret statistical relationships between variables through linear regression, guided by practical exercises and expert instruction. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. Registration closes 9am 17 April.

An introduction to qualitative research design [St Lucia]

23 April 2026 10:00am–12:00pm

in Research design

This interactive workshop is designed for HDR candidates who want to use qualitative methods in their research. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

The Principles of Machine Learning (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

16 April 2026 9:00am–5:00pm

in Research software and programming

Planning and Delivering Successful Projects: Lessons from Practice [webinar]

15 April 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm

in Research design

Learn how to plan and manage health projects with clarity and resilience by structuring ideas into actionable frameworks, anticipating risks, coordinating stakeholders, and adapting effectively when conditions change. This workshop is delivered in two parts over two consecutive weeks. Attendance at part one is required for part two.

Effective time management [Dutton Park]

Cancelled

13 April 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm

in Candidature management

Discover time-management strategies that will help you to ‘work well’ during your research degree. Presented face to face at Dutton Park campus.

Effective time management [webinar]

Cancelled

13 April 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm

in Candidature management

Discover time-management strategies that will help you to ‘work well’ during your research degree.

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship [webinar]

31 March 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm

in Candidature management

Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Assertiveness: Finding Your Voice [St Lucia]

25 March 2026 10:00am–12:00pm

in Working with others

This workshop provides strategies to think and behave more assertively, set healthy professional boundaries and resolve conflict in professional contexts. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Pondering procrastination productively [webinar]

17 March 2026 11:00am–12:30pm

in Candidature management

Are you plagued by procrastination? Why put off till tomorrow what you can do today? Learn tools and strategies to get you started in making change, feeling in control and creating new, more productive habits.

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.

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.

How to navigate an academic career [webinar]

17 November 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm

in Career planning

Explore specific ideas, tools and techniques to navigate an academic career.

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.