CDF workshops and activities are supported by the Student Services Amenities Fee. Dates and times are indicative and subject to change without notice. While we endeavour to remain current, sessions can change suddenly due to circumstances beyond our control. ALWAYS register in Student Hub to stay updated.

   

Logistic Regression (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

14 May 2026 9:00am5:00pm
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. Presented face to face at St Lucia campus. Registration closes 7 May at 9am.

Effective time management [webinar]

15 May 2026 10:00am11:30am
Discover time-management strategies that will help you to ‘work well’ during your research degree.

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.

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

18 May 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

Presenting your research [webinar]

19 May 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great research presentations. Learn how to craft a message that targets your audience. (Formerly known as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

Presenting your research [Herston]

19 May 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great research presentations. Learn how to craft a message that targets your audience. Presented face to face at Herston campus. (Formerly known as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

Advanced literature searching [webinar]

19 May 2026 1:00pm2:30pm
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.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

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

Basic statistical ideas for researchers [webinar]

20 May 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Learn ideas relating to research design, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

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

21 May 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 14 May at 9am.

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BEL Management HDR Social Lunch - Meet, Mingle, & Pizza

25 November 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
HDR social lunch for Management HDRs from the BEL Faculty.

Strategic networking: How to connect for impact [webinar]

25 November 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.

Promises, Perils and Possibilities: AI in Research and Scholarly Publishing

25 November 2025 9:00am11:00am
Join us for a dynamic event exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence across the research lifecycle and the scholarly publishing process.

The PhD Picnic

24 November 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
Come to our PhD Picnic and enjoy sharing food and connecting with likeminded students and researchers.

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.

How to navigate an academic career [webinar]

17 November 2025 1:00pm3:00pm
Explore specific ideas, tools and techniques to navigate an academic career.

Career strategy: Plan for your Future [webinar]

12 November 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.

A winning mindset: Coaching for performance [webinar]

11 November 2025 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.

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.

Effective writing strategies in research [St Lucia]

23 October 2025 2:00pm4:00pm
Join an interactive workshop where experienced academics share practical writing strategies and time-management tips to help HDR students boost research productivity, connect with peers, and put learning into action.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning [webinar]

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

Enhancing academic writing with AI: Strategies, opportunities and considerations [webinar]

29 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
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.

Pitching and storytelling [webinar]

11 September 2025 10:00am12:00pm
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 12:00pm1:30pm
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.

Design thinking [webinar]

4 September 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how to solve complex problems in a creative, user-centric and curious manner.

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

2 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
This workshop explores common challenges for international students, such as the experience of homesickness and culture shock, as well as the differences in the Australian workplace and academic cultures. This workshop is 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.

Career shaping: Resume and selection criteria [webinar]

11 August 2025 1:00pm3:00pm
Write a great resume tailored to your audience and learn how to respond to selection criteria.

Game Changers Playbook: Create your own future with Impact Superpower #1 – Humility [St Lucia]

7 August 2025 2:00pm4:00pm
Learn how how humility can help you understand industry problems and identify opportunities to build an innovation career connected to your values. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Game Changers Playbook: Create your own future with Impact Superpower #1 – Humility [webinar]

7 August 2025 2:00pm4:00pm
Learn how how humility can help you understand industry problems and identify opportunities to build an innovation career connected to your values. This workshop is offered in dual mode.

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

30 July 2025 10:30am12:30pm
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

17 July 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond.

Resilient researcher: Resilience when remote [Webinar]

18 June 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
This webinar is designed to assist HDR candidates researching in remote locations. For instance, this may occur when you are away collecting data or are based interstate or even overseas.

Mental Health First Aid [St Lucia]

16 June 2025 9:00am17 June 2025 4:30pm
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! Bring it together: what good tutors do [webinar]

12 June 2025 11:00am12:00pm
This workshop focuses on improving tutoring skills through case studies, understanding hybrid tutoring, and strategizing for success.

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Information sessions

In addition to the Career Development Framework sessions, the Graduate School holds information sessions on a range of topics relevant to UQ HDR candidates.

Library

UQ's Library is an excellent source of support and training for HDR candidates.

UQ's Library can help you find resources, manage your data, and make your research discoverable. They can also give you advice on publishing, research impact, and metrics.
UQ's Library provides software training (EndNote, NVivo, Galaxy, Excel, Adobe Acrobat), UQ Research Data Manager drop in sessions, and the excellent Creating a Structured Thesis (CaST) workshop.