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. 

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

1 October 2026 9:30am12:00pm
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.

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

6 October 2026 11:00am1:00pm
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Resilient researcher: Understanding yourself and others [webinar]

7 October 2026 11:00am12:30pm
Your IQ is high. But what about your EQ? The ability to understand ourselves and others is central to career and personal success.

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.

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. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. 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.

Mastering the WRite Stuff™ [online]

4 November 2026 9:00am5 November 2026 4:00pm
Approaching or recently completed Progress Review 2 (Mid-Candidature Review) and starting to think about the path ahead? The idea of writing a thesis can feel overwhelming, but you're not expected to do it all at once—or alone. Join us for a focused 2-day intensive course designed to help you establish a clear, manageable approach to your thesis writing. Gain practical tools, build confidence, and set yourself up for long-term success. Applications close TBA.

Metagenomics Using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

4 November 2026 9:00am5 November 2026 5:00pm
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces metagenomic analysis using MOTHUR in Galaxy. Registration closes 9am, 11 June.

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