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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.

   

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

24 March 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Examine how you should correctly incorporate and attribute copyrighted material in your thesis and publications. This workshop is also available in the webinar delivery mode. Please ensure that you are correctly registered in your chosen mode to receive the relevant workshop notifications.

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

24 March 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
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.

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

20 April 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Working with others
Learn how to effectively navigate and enhance collaborations between academia and industry in this interactive workshop.

Peer-review training [St Lucia]

29 September 2026 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Learn how to provide constructive peer-review feedback. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

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Intellectual property and the law [St Lucia]

4 November 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
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.

Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

4 November 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This workshop provides a brief introduction into qualitative data collection.

HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [webinar]

3 November 2025 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Orientation
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

3 November 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Orientation
This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.

Maximising Research Impact: Strategies to strengthen your track record during your PhD [St Lucia]

30 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
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.

Workplace Persona: Navigating the workplace by looking inside of you [webinar]

28 October 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Working with others
Understanding yourself in the workplace requires understanding more about yourself. This seminar explores your potential from the perspective of your personality and how you can harness you potential in the workplace.

Structuring your writing [webinar]

27 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write). Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.

Refining your writing [webinar]

24 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.

Effective writing strategies in research [St Lucia]

23 October 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Writing skills
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.

Promoting your research impact: Collecting evidence of research engagement [webinar]

22 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Learn about research metrices and social media impact. Find out how and where you can start making an impact with your research. (Previously known as Making and measuring research impact: an introduction)

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

22 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

Introduction to longitudinal data analysis (ISSR) [webinar]

22 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn about longitudinal data analysis.

Metagenomics Using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

22 October 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Bioinformatics and genomics
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces metagenomic analysis using MOTHUR in Galaxy. Registrations close 15 October 9am.

Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism [St Lucia]

21 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
This workshop will dispel the common myth that perfectionism is a good thing that is a characteristic of high achievers, and use a cognitive behavioural approach to overcoming perfectionist behaviours and thought processes.

What DO examiners want? [Webinar]

16 October 2025 1:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Your thesis
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare?

Pondering procrastination productively [webinar]

15 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Are you plagued by procrastination? Why put off till tomorrow what you can do today? Learn tools and strategies to get you started in making change, feeling in control and creating new, more productive habits.

Introduction to SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

15 October 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research software and programming
This hands-on workshop provides a practical introduction to SPSS, guiding beginners or those looking to build confidence through the essentials of data import, management, and basic statistical analysis. It will be delivered in person at the St Lucia campus. Registrations close 8 October.

Presenting your research [Herston]

14 October 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Communication
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 Introduction to Presentation Skills as well as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

Presenting your research [webinar]

14 October 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Communication
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 Introduction to Presentation Skills as well as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

Mindmapping research: Coping with info overload [St Lucia]

14 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Your thesis
Learn how to manage your research and cope with information overload. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Introduction to Regression modelling (ISSR) [webinar]

14 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn about simple and multiple regression models.

Effective time management [Dutton Park]

13 October 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Candidature management
Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree. This workshop is delivered face to face at Dutton Park campus.

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

9 October 2025 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.

Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

7 October 2025 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design
Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study.

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

2 October 2025 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to write your best grant application from the experts.

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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.
Services for researchers
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.
Training
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.