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. 

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

8 October 2026 2:00pm3:00pm
Learn how to effectively navigate and enhance collaborations between academia and industry in this interactive workshop.

Impactful presentations: Script Development [webinar]

12 October 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.

Intermediate Statistics (DSCRP) [webinar]

13 October 2026 9:00am12:30pm
Intermediate statistics. Registration closes 9am on 9 October.

Story Moods with Kathleen Jennings [St Lucia]

13 October 2026 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.

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

14 October 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. Registration closes 7 October at 9am.

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

14 October 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.

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

21 October 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

A winning mindset: Coaching for performance [webinar]

22 October 2026 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.

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

27 October 2026 10:00am12:00pm
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 10:00am11:30am
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.

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

30 July 2026 1:00pm2:30pm
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.

Statistical comparisons using R (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

29 July 2026 9:00am5:00pm
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 10:00am11:30am
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 10:00am12:00pm
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.

What to keep in mind when publishing your research [Dutton Park]

10 July 2026 11:30am1:00pm
Learn the key considerations for publishing your research, including journal selection, open access, costs, and managing the publishing process and its outcomes. Presented via livestream at Dutton Park campus.

What to keep in mind when publishing your research[webinar]

10 July 2026 11:30am1:00pm
Learn the key considerations for publishing your research, including journal selection, open access, costs, and managing the publishing process and its outcomes.

What to keep in mind when publishing your research [Herston]

10 July 2026 11:30am1:00pm
Learn the key considerations for publishing your research, including journal selection, open access, costs, and managing the publishing process and its outcomes. Presented face to face at Herston campus.

What to look for and consider when planning to publish [webinar]

10 July 2026 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to navigate authorship, journal selection, and ethical publishing to maximise your research impact and visibility.

What to look for and consider when planning to publish [Dutton Park]

10 July 2026 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to navigate authorship, journal selection, and ethical publishing to maximise your research impact and visibility. Ths workshop is livestreamed.

What to look for and consider when planning to publish [Herston]

10 July 2026 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to navigate authorship, journal selection, and ethical publishing to maximise your research impact and visibility.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

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

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.

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

27 May 2026 9:00am12:00pm
This workshop focusses on the considerations of creating a survey. Registration closes 25 May.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Intellectual property and the law [St Lucia]

4 November 2025 1:00pm2:30pm
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.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning [webinar]

1 October 2025 11:00am12:00pm
Learn innovative practices and challenges in teaching and learning.

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