Mid Stage - Graduate School Career Development Framework

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.

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Promoting your publications: Maximising your research visibility [webinar]

21 January 2026 10:00am–11:30am

in Publishing and authorship

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.

Communicating quantitative research and visual information effectively [webinar]

30 January 2026 10:00am–11:30am

in Communication

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.

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

13 February 2026 9:00am–12:00pm

in Research software and programming

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.

Mindmapping research: Coping with info overload [St Lucia]

13 February 2026 1:00pm–4:00pm

in Your thesis

Learn how to manage your research and cope with information overload. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Planning to publish [webinar]

18 February 2026 10:00am–11:30am

in Publishing and authorship

Which journals/publishers are best for your research?

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

26 February 2026 9:00am–12:30pm

in Bioinformatics and genomics

Learn the basics of NGS technologies and bioinformatics workflows in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners in genomic data analysis. Registration closes 19 February 9am.

Strategic scholarly publishing principles [webinar]

26 February 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm

in Publishing and authorship

Learn the principles of publishing your research strategically.

Statistical comparisons using R (DSCRP) [webinar]

12 March 2026 9:00am–5:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

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. Registrations close 5 March, 9am.

Statistical comparisons using SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

20 March 2026 9:00am–5:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

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. This workshop is face to face at St Lucia campus. Registrations close 13 March, 9am.

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

20 March 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.

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Communicating for impact outside academia [St Lucia]

13 January 2026 10:00am–12:00pm

in Impact and influence

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 10:30am–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.

Strategic networking: How to connect for impact [webinar]

25 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm

in Impact and influence

Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.

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.

Logistic Regression (DSCRP) [webinar]

19 November 2025 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.

Networking Breakfast: Career Strategy: From HDR to beyond [St Lucia]

18 November 2025 8:00am–10:30am

in Career planning

The theme of this networking breakfast is Career Strategy: From HDR to beyond. This networking breakfast will help you to reflect on your career options – whether they be in industry, government or universities – and to identify useful strategies to get you to your desired career destination. Applications close 2 November.

A winning mindset: Coaching for performance [webinar]

11 November 2025 10:00am–12:30pm

in Working with others

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.

Three Ss of Resilience [St Lucia]

6 November 2025 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. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Lighting the Spark: Entrepreneurial Pathways to leverage your research [St Lucia]

5 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm

in Entrepreneurship

Find out how to generate workable ideas from your research and turn them into business opportunities. Be an idea pioneer! This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Intellectual property and the law [St Lucia]

4 November 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm

in Entrepreneurship

Intellectual Property can be a valuable asset and understanding how to protect it will help you in your research career. This session will touch upon UQ’s IP policies, and the broader Australian and global context. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

4 November 2025 9:00am–12:00pm

in Research design

This workshop provides a brief introduction into qualitative data collection.

Workplace Persona: Navigating the workplace by looking inside of you [webinar]

28 October 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm

in Working with others

Understanding yourself in the workplace requires understanding more about yourself. This seminar explores your potential from the perspective of your personality and how you can harness you potential in the workplace.

Introduction to longitudinal data analysis (ISSR) [webinar]

22 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

Learn about longitudinal data analysis.

Metagenomics Using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

22 October 2025 9:00am–5:00pm

in Bioinformatics and genomics

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces metagenomic analysis using MOTHUR in Galaxy. Registrations close 15 October 9am.

Introduction to Regression modelling (ISSR) [webinar]

14 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

Learn about simple and multiple regression models.

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

9 October 2025 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.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning [webinar]

1 October 2025 11:00am–12:00pm

in University teaching

Learn innovative practices and challenges in teaching and learning.

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

1 October 2025 9:00am–5:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

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. Registration closes 24 September at 9am.

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.

Beyond the lab: Impactful storytelling for research communication [St Lucia]

25 September 2025 10:00am–12:00pm

in Communication

This interactive workshop helps researchers craft clear and compelling visual presentations to communicate their work effectively.

Beyond the lab: Impactful storytelling for research communication [webinar]

25 September 2025 10:00am–12:00pm

in Communication

This interactive workshop helps researchers craft clear and compelling visual presentations to communicate their work effectively.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [St Lucia]

23 September 2025 9:30am–1:30pm

in Communication

This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, presenting at conferences, or participating in competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills)

RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

17 September 2025 9:00am–5:00pm

in Bioinformatics and genomics

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 10 September at 9am.

Pitching and storytelling [webinar]

11 September 2025 10:00am–12:00pm

in Entrepreneurship

This session provides best practice on how to build a pitch deck and how to deliver it compellingly.

R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

10 September 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm

in Candidature management

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.