As you approach your mid-candidature, don't forget to take care of yourself. It is important to take some time away from the lab or library and get some perspective on your studies.  CDF workshops can also help you to see things differently, network with your peers, and learn to understand yourself and others. 

Impactful presentations: Physical Development [St Lucia]

26 May 2026 9:30am2:00pm
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 9:00am12:00pm
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 9:00am5:00pm
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.

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

28 May 2026 10:00am1:00pm
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.

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

2 June 2026 10:00am11:30am
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.

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

8 June 2026 9:00am12:00pm
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 9:00am12:00pm
This workshop provides a brief introduction into qualitative data collection. Registration closes 9am, 5 June.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

15 June 2026 10:30am12:00pm
How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Metagenomics Using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

18 June 2026 9:00am5:00pm
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces metagenomic analysis using MOTHUR in Galaxy. Registration closes 9am, 11 June.

Statistical comparisons using SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

19 June 2026 9:00am5:00pm
This hands-on workshop introduces core concepts of inferential statistics and guides participants in using SPSS to apply and interpret common statistical tests such as correlation, chi-square, t-tests, and ANOVA. Through practical exercises, attendees will learn to define hypotheses and choose appropriate tests for research analysis. Registrations close 12 June, 9am.

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

25 May 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Learn practical principles for transforming complex research data into clear, publication-ready visual outputs.

Three Ss of Resilience [webinar]

22 May 2026 10:00am11:30am
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.

Promoting methodological rigour within qualitative research: Practical tools and contemporary insights [webinar]

21 May 2026 1:00pm2:30pm
Learn practical tools to strengthen methodological rigour in qualitative health research.

Longitudinal and mixed model analysis using R (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

21 May 2026 9:00am5:00pm
This practical workshop will develop participants’ understanding of the principles, methods, and interpretation of statistical models for longitudinal data. Participants must know R and be familiar with the concepts of statistical hypothesis testing and regression analysis. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. Registration closes 14 May at 9am.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

20 May 2026 9:30am11:00am
How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

18 May 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

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

18 May 2026 10:00am11:30am
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.

Logistic Regression (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

14 May 2026 9:00am5:00pm
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.

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

13 May 2026 10:00am11:30am
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.

Reimagining 3D Printing: From Materials Design to Functional Prototypes [webinar]

5 May 2026 10:30am12:00pm
Learn how advanced materials design and additive manufacturing can be translated into functional research prototypes through practical insights into 3D printing techniques, material formulation, and interdisciplinary application.

Impactful presentations: Script Development [St Lucia]

5 May 2026 9:30am2:00pm
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.

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

1 May 2026 9:00am12:00pm
Learn how to prepare your own systematic review in this practical workshop. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

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

29 April 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how to publish high‑quality research data by applying FAIR principles and effective data management to boost impact and visibility.

Career development for HDR candidates: Planning your next steps [webinar]

23 April 2026 2:00pm3:00pm
This interactive workshop will support HDR candidates to strategically plan their career pathways during and beyond their studies.

RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

23 April 2026 9:00am5:00pm
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces RNA sequencing and its bioinformatics analysis using the Galaxy platform, guiding participants through key steps from raw data quality control to differential gene expression analysis. Registration closes 16 April at 9am.

Refining your writing [webinar]

16 April 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.

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

16 April 2026 9:00am5:00pm
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, 7 April.

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

15 April 2026 1:00pm2:30pm
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.

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

Cancelled
31 March 2026 9:00am5:00pm
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 24 March at 9am.

Assertiveness: Finding Your Voice [St Lucia]

25 March 2026 10:00am12:00pm
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.

Meta-Analysis in Action: Techniques for Data Extraction and Synthesis [St Lucia]

13 February 2026 9:00am12:00pm
Learn to conduct and report multi-level meta-analyses with confidence in this advanced workshop, where you'll practice data extraction, effect size interpretation, and meta-regression using R Studio. Delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Communicating for impact outside academia [St Lucia]

13 January 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Learn to communicate your research to the broader community. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Story Moods with Kathleen Jennings [St Lucia]

27 November 2025 10:30am12:30pm
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 10:00am11:30am
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.

A winning mindset: Coaching for performance [webinar]

11 November 2025 10:00am12:30pm
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.

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