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.

   

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.

Mindmapping research: Coping with info overload [St Lucia]

13 February 2026 1:00pm4:00pm
Learn how to manage your research and cope with information overload. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Planning to publish [webinar]

18 February 2026 10:00am11:30am
Which journals/publishers are best for your research?

What DO examiners really want? [Webinar]

18 February 2026 1:00pm3:30pm
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare?

Writing a confirmation document [Webinar]

24 February 2026 10:00am11:30am
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document.

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

26 February 2026 9:00am12:30pm
Learn the basics of NGS technologies and bioinformatics workflows in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners in genomic data analysis. Registration closes 19 February 9am.

Strategic scholarly publishing principles [webinar]

26 February 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn the principles of publishing your research strategically.

Introduction to SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

27 February 2026 9:00am5:00pm
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 [webinar]

3 March 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
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 Introduction to Presentation Skills as well as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

Presenting your research [St Lucia]

3 March 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
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 Introduction to Presentation Skills as well as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

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

28 October 2025 1:00pm2:00pm
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.

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.

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

22 October 2025 10:00am11:30am
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)

Introduction to longitudinal data analysis (ISSR) [webinar]

22 October 2025 9:00am12:00pm
Learn about longitudinal data analysis.

Metagenomics Using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

22 October 2025 9:00am5:00pm
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 10:00am11:30am
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.

Pondering procrastination productively [webinar]

15 October 2025 10:00am11:30am
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 Regression modelling (ISSR) [webinar]

14 October 2025 9:00am12:00pm
Learn about simple and multiple regression models.

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

9 October 2025 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.

Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

7 October 2025 9:00am1:00pm
Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning [webinar]

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

Research Impact through Authentic Leadership [St Lucia]

1 October 2025 9:30am11:30am
Learn to rethink leadership and impact through collaborative activities, personal reflection, and practical planning. Participants will leave with a leadership statement and actionable steps to apply their strengths in research settings.

Research Impact through Authentic Leadership [webinar]

1 October 2025 9:30am11:30am
Learn to rethink leadership and impact through collaborative activities, personal reflection, and practical planning. Participants will leave with a leadership statement and actionable steps to apply their strengths in research settings.

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

1 October 2025 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 24 September at 9am.

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.

Beyond the lab: Impactful storytelling for research communication [St Lucia]

25 September 2025 10:00am12:00pm
This interactive workshop helps researchers craft clear and compelling visual presentations to communicate their work effectively.

Beyond the lab: Impactful storytelling for research communication [webinar]

25 September 2025 10:00am12:00pm
This interactive workshop helps researchers craft clear and compelling visual presentations to communicate their work effectively.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [St Lucia]

23 September 2025 9:30am1:30pm
This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, presenting at conferences, or participating in competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills)

Data literacy, storytelling and influencing decision-makers [webinar]

23 September 2025 9:00am1:00pm
This course is designed for HDR students aiming to master the skills of identifying, interpreting, and drawing informed conclusions from diverse data sources. Registration closes 19 September.

RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

17 September 2025 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 10 September at 9am.

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

17 September 2025 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.

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.

Research impact: Planning for optimal impact and engagement [St Lucia]

9 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
Deepen your understanding of research impact and developing an action plan for achieving impact. Formulate your action plan for maximising research impact. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

9 September 2025 9:00am12:00pm
This workshop focusses on the considerations of creating a survey. Registration closes 5 September.

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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.