Now that you are close to completion and deadlines are approaching it is easy to forget that there is life after submission.  During the late stage of your candidature it is a good idea to consider how you will manage the gap between your thesis submission and conferral, and determine what opportunities this time provides to prepare for life after conferral

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

21 October 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

Buzz and beyond: How to track and showcase your research influence [webinar]

Cancelled
21 October 2026 10:00am–11:30am
Want your research to create buzz and engage with the broader community? This workshop is designed to help you learn how to engage others with your work and demonstrate its influence. (Previously known as Promoting your research impact: Collecting evidence of research engagement).

What DO examiners really want? [Webinar]

21 October 2026 1:00pm–3:30pm
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare?

A winning mindset: Coaching for performance [webinar]

22 October 2026 10:00am–12:30pm
Our mindset is the foundation for success in life and careers. Learn to develop a winning mindset and practice coaching which is an essential workplace skill.

Data visualisation and digital tools for effective scientific communication [webinar]

27 October 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
Learn practical principles for transforming complex research data into clear, publication-ready visual outputs.

Maximising Research Impact: Strategies to strengthen your track record during your PhD [St Lucia]

28 October 2026 10:00am–11:30am
Learn how to articulate and showcase your research impact through practical strategies, real-world examples, and reflective exercises in this interactive workshop. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

GenAI for Scholarly Work Part 1: Using GenAI to Master Literature and Theory [webinar]

28 October 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
Learn how Generative AI can enrich your academic work through an interactive two‑part series that explores using AI to master literature and theory and to enhance academic writing.

Research communication and outreach: Making complex ideas engaging and accessible [St Lucia]

29 October 2026 10:00am–11:30am
Learn how to communicate your research clearly, confidently, and with impact by adapting complex ideas for different audiences.

GenAI for Scholarly Work Part 2: Using GenAI for Academic Writing [webinar]

29 October 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
Learn how Generative AI can enrich your academic work through an interactive two‑part series that explores using AI to master literature and theory and to enhance academic writing.

Metagenomics Using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

4 November 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces metagenomic analysis using MOTHUR in Galaxy. Registration closes 9am, 28 October.

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Career shaping: Resume and selection criteria [St Lucia]

15 October 2026 10:30am–1:00pm
Write a great resume tailored to your audience and learn how to respond to selection criteria.

Bridging the gap: collaborating with industry as a researcher [webinar]

8 October 2026 2:00pm–3:00pm
Learn how to effectively navigate and enhance collaborations between academia and industry in this interactive workshop.

Career shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities [webinar]

6 October 2026 11:00am–1:00pm
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Tips and tricks for grant applications: the ultimate beginner's guide [St Lucia]

1 October 2026 10:00am–1:00pm
Learn how to write your best grant application from the experts.

GenAI for Scholarly Work Part 2: Using GenAI for Academic Writing [St Lucia]

1 October 2026 9:30am–12:00pm
Learn how Generative AI can enrich your academic work through an interactive two‑part series that explores using AI to master literature and theory and to enhance academic writing. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus.

GenAI for Scholarly Work Part 1: Using GenAI to Master Literature and Theory [St Lucia]

30 September 2026 9:30am–12:00pm
Learn how Generative AI can enrich your academic work through an interactive two‑part series that explores using AI to master literature and theory and to enhance academic writing. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus.

Mental Health First Aid [St Lucia]

28 September 2026 9:00am–29 September 2026 4:30pm
Want to gain the mental health first aid skills to help yourself and others in mental distress? Want to gain the MHFA accreditation that you can put on your CV? Join our 2 full-day MHFA accreditation training offered to HDR students at no cost to you! Please do NOT sign up unless you can commit to attending both days in full. Registration closes 23 September 9am. Workshop delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Maximising Research Impact: Strategies to strengthen your track record during your PhD [Herston]

Cancelled
21 September 2026 10:00am–11:30am
Learn how to articulate and showcase your research impact through practical strategies, real-world examples, and reflective exercises in this interactive workshop. This workshop is delivered face to face at Herston campus.

An Introduction to Scoping Reviews: Designing, Extracting, Reporting, and Publishing [St Lucia]

15 September 2026 12:00pm–4:00pm
This practical workshop guides participants through the full scoping review process, from formulating research questions to searching, screening, and synthesising evidence using best‑practice frameworks. Using real examples across psychology, health, and education, it equips attendees with the skills and confidence to produce rigorous, publishable scoping reviews. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Communicating quantitative research and visual information effectively [webinar]

14 September 2026 2:00pm–3:30pm
Learn how to make your data, statistics, graphs and images more impactful and memorable by learning how to make them more reader/audience-friendly. Case studies from both written work and oral presentations will be used to illustrate common problems and more effective solutions.

Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

8 September 2026 11:00am–12:00pm
Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond.

Research impact: Planning and tracking [webinar]

8 September 2026 10:00am–11:30am
Develop your understanding of research impact and create an action plan for achieving impact. (This workshop was previously called Research impact: Planning for optimal impact and engagement).

Career shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities [St Lucia]

1 September 2026 12:30pm–3:00pm
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Assembly of Long-Read Sequencing with Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

27 August 2026 9:00am–12:30pm
Learn to assemble a high-quality bacterial genome using Oxford Nanopore and Illumina sequencing data via the Galaxy Australia platform. Registration closes 20 August at 9am.

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

26 August 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
This workshop introduces participants to regression analysis using R, focusing on understanding statistical relationships between variables through both theoretical concepts and hands-on practice. Registration closes 19 August at 9am.

Introduction to NGS platforms and bioinformatics analysis (DSCRP) [webinar]

19 August 2026 9:00am–1:00pm
Learn the basics of NGS technologies and bioinformatics workflows in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners in genomic data analysis. Registration closes 12 August at 9am.

Pondering procrastination productively [webinar]

10 August 2026 11:00am–12:30pm
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.

The 'imposter' syndrome [webinar]

6 August 2026 1:00pm–4:00pm
Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [webinar]

30 July 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
Examine how you should correctly incorporate and attribute copyrighted material in your thesis and publications. This workshop is also available in the face-to-face delivery mode. Please ensure that you are correctly registered in your chosen mode to receive the relevant workshop notifications.

Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [St Lucia]

30 July 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
Examine how you should correctly incorporate and attribute copyrighted material in your thesis and publications. This workshop is also available in the webinar delivery mode. Please ensure that you are correctly registered in your chosen mode to receive the relevant workshop notifications.

Statistical comparisons using R (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

29 July 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
This hands-on workshop introduces key concepts of inferential statistics using R, guiding participants in selecting, performing, and interpreting appropriate statistical tests such as correlation, chi-square, t-tests, and ANOVA. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. Registrations close 22 July, 9am.

Authorship: Your rights and responsibilities [webinar]

15 July 2026 10:00am–11:30am
Explore guiding principles of good publishing practice/ethics and your rights. Previously known as Academic publishing: Play by the rules.

Policy 101: Understanding public policy and its making [St Lucia]

14 July 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
Develop a scholarly appreciation of public policy and identify how it impacts your research. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Publishing your research, part 2: Promoting your publications to maximise your visibility [webinar]

2 June 2026 10:00am–11:30am
What can you do to maximise your work’s visibility and impact? This is the second part of a two-part series. Consider attending Publishing Your Research: Writing and Submitting before this.

Finish that thesis!™ [online]

1 June 2026 9:00am–3 June 2026 4:00pm
Thesis deadline looming but can’t seem to find the time or motivation? Join us for an intensive 3-day advance (not a retreat!) towards writing 20,000 words for your thesis or set your own ambitious writing goals! Apply now! Applications close: 17 May.

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