Research skills can be technical in nature, for example, working with specific methodologies or data analysis techniques. Other skills are specific to the requirements of preparing and submitting your thesis, and still others relate to the ethical requirements and responsibilities of conducting and disseminating your research. The opportunities provided through the Career Development Framework address the latter two types of research skills; those that will ensure that you conduct and share your research ethically, and those that will assist you through the research experience including preparation and submission of your thesis.

The Graduate School works with a range of esteemed providers who are the best in their fields to deliver sessions that draw from diverse disciplines and expertise. These providers include:

UQ Library Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) 

Categories that focus on the development of research skills include:

Introduction to Regression modelling (ISSR) [webinar]

7 September 2026 9:00am12:00pm
Learn about simple and multiple regression models. Registration closes 9am 3 September.

Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

8 September 2026 9:00am1:00pm
Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study.

Planning to publish [webinar]

8 September 2026 10:00am11:30am
This training will introduce you to the principles of strategic publishing and help you make informed decisions about where and how to publish your research for a rewarding experience and growing research career.

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

9 September 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, 7 September.

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

15 September 2026 12:00pm4:00pm
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.

RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

16 September 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 9 September at 9am.

Introduction to longitudinal data analysis (ISSR) [webinar]

16 September 2026 9:00am12:00pm
Learn about longitudinal data analysis. Registration closes 9am, 14 September.

Exploring and predicting using linear regression in SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

18 September 2026 9:00am5:00pm
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use SPSS to explore, analyse, and interpret statistical relationships between variables through linear regression, guided by practical exercises and expert instruction. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. Registration closes 9am 11 September.

Introduction to systematic reviews [webinar]

22 September 2026 1:00pm2:30pm
This workshop covers systematic reviews that can be used in both qualitative and quantitative studies.

Tips and tricks for grant applications: the ultimate beginner's guide [St Lucia]

1 October 2026 10:00am1:00pm
Learn how to write your best grant application from the experts.

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Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

1 September 2026 9:00am12:00pm
This workshop provides a brief introduction into qualitative data collection. Registration closes 9am, 28 August.

Statistical comparisons using SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

28 August 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 21 August, 9am.

Assembly of Long-Read Sequencing with Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

27 August 2026 9:00am12:30pm
Learn to assemble a high-quality bacterial genome using Oxford Nanopore and Illumina sequencing data via the Galaxy Australia platform. Registration closes 20 August at 9am.

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

26 August 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 19 August at 9am.

Research Ethics: Ethical Research and Teaching with animals [St Lucia]

25 August 2026 10:00am11:00am
At UQ, animals are used for various scientific purposes in both research and teaching, including; laboratory research, teaching, veterinary science, companion and production animal settings, and in the wild (be it terrestrial or marine).

Writing a confirmation document [Herston]

25 August 2026 10:00am11:30am
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document. Presented face to face at the Herston campus. Webinar option also available.

Advanced literature searching [webinar]

24 August 2026 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to use and navigate the UQ Library search engine. Learn strategies to find and identify what you’re looking for, and like a skilled investigator, identify and track down promising additional material. This session is targeted at new HDR students who have little experience with Library searching.

Research ethics: Human [St Lucia]

19 August 2026 10:00am12:00pm
At UQ, you MUST have Ethics approval BEFORE conducting Human research! Human Research is research conducted with or about people, or their data or tissue.

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

19 August 2026 9:00am1:00pm
Learn the basics of NGS technologies and bioinformatics workflows in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners in genomic data analysis. Registration closes 12 August at 9am.

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

13 August 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, 6 August.

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.

Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

16 June 2026 9:00am1:00pm
Learn about analysing qualitative data. Registration closes 9am, 11 June.

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

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

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.

An introduction to qualitative research design [St Lucia]

23 April 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This interactive workshop is designed for HDR candidates who want to use qualitative methods in their research. 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.

Working with large scale text for research [webinar]

25 August 2025 12:00pm3:00pm
Learn how to process, structure, and analyse large-scale text data for academic research using AI, machine learning, and Python-based NLP tools in this hands-on, accessible workshop.

Multiple UQRDM sessions for researchers and research students

14 February 2024 10:00am31 December 2024 10:15am
These sessions are run by the Library and will aid candidates in navigating the UQRDM.