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

21 May 2026 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. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. Registration closes 14 May at 9am.

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

21 May 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm

in Research design

Learn practical tools to strengthen methodological rigour in qualitative health research.

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.

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

25 May 2026 10:00am–12:00pm

in Communication

Learn practical principles for transforming complex research data into clear, publication-ready visual outputs.

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.

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

28 May 2026 10:00am–1:00pm

in Research design

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 10:00am–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.

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.

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Mental Health First Aid [St Lucia]

16 June 2025 9:00am–17 June 2025 4:30pm

in Candidature management

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 11 June 9am. Workshop delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

NEW! Engaging with diversity in the classroom [St Lucia]

Cancelled

9 June 2025 10:00am–11:30am

in University teaching

Learn how to increase participation and inclusion in the classroom. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

The 'imposter' syndrome [webinar]

5 June 2025 1:00pm–4:00pm

in Candidature management

Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

NEW! What’s new in eLearning [webinar]

5 June 2025 11:00am–12:00pm

in University teaching

Discover new functions and capabilities in Blackboard Ultra.

Resilient researcher: Understanding yourself and others [webinar]

7 April 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm

in Working with others

Your IQ is high. But what about your EQ? The ability to understand ourselves and others is central to career and personal success.

Build your personal brand [webinar]

2 April 2025 10:00am–12:00pm

in Career planning

This workshop provides pragmatic strategies to define your personal and research brand.

Communities for innovation [St Lucia]

Cancelled

26 March 2025 10:00am–12:00pm

in Entrepreneurship

Learn how thriving communities drive entrepreneurship and innovation

Using strengths to effectively work in teams [webinar]

9 September 2024 10:00am–1:00pm

in Working with others

Learn about your unique strengths and how you can leverage these to work effectively in teams. REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 September

Ventures' LeadHers

13 June 2024 9:00am–1:00pm

in Entrepreneurship

Want to grow your leadership capabilities as a woman PhD candidate? Join us for a half day LeadHers program for PhD candidates.

Growing your digital capacity [webinar]

8 May 2024 10:00am–12:30pm

in Entrepreneurship

Ever wondered how your research ideas can be converted into business ideas by using the latest technologies, but don’t know how and where to start? This interactive workshop will give you the digital skills to start you down that path!