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.

Research ethics: Animal [St Lucia]

26 August 2025 10:00am11:30am
At UQ, animals are used for various scientific purposes in both research and teaching, including; laboratory research, teaching, veterinary science, companion and production animal settings, and in the wild (be it terrestrial or marine).

Strategic scholarly publishing principles [webinar]

1 September 2025 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn the principles of publishing your research strategically.

Design thinking [webinar]

4 September 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how to solve complex problems in a creative, user-centric and curious manner.

Planning to publish [webinar]

9 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
Which journals/publishers are best for your research? (previously known as How to Get Published)

R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

11 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
R U Ok Day is a national day of action to encourage conversations with those who may be struggling. This workshop will build skills on mental health awareness, ways we can have difficult conversations with each other and ways to access support.

Pitching and storytelling [webinar]

11 September 2025 10:00am12:00pm
This session provides best practice on how to build a pitch deck and how to deliver it compellingly.

Writing a literature review [webinar]

22 September 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your lit review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research.

Introduction to systematic reviews [webinar]

23 September 2025 1:00pm2:30pm
This workshop covers systematic reviews that can be used in both qualitative and quantitative studies.

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

29 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
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.

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

30 September 2025 10:30am1:00pm
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

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